St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for after-hours celebrations. It’s also a great excuse to bring a little extra fun into the workplace and to have some team-building time. These 10 St. Patrick’s Day games for adults at work are easy to organise and designed to get everyone involved without disrupting the whole workday.
1. WEAR GREEN TO WORK DAY
This is one of the easiest ways to get everyone into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. Encourage employees to wear green for the day. Then, at the end of the day, give out small prizes for categories like:
- Most creative
- Most subtle
- Most over-the-top look.
You can even let everyone vote for their favorites!
2. LUCKY DECK DECORATING CONTEST
Turn this into a friendly team or department challenge. Give everyone time to decorate their desk or workspace with an Irish or green theme using whatever supplies they can find or bring in. Once decorating time is up, have a quick walk-around so everyone can see the setups. Award prizes for different categories, like funniest or most creative.
3. GUESS THE GOLD
This is a classic office game that requires almost no setup. To play, simply fill a clear jar with chocolate gold coins and place it somewhere visible. Have participants submit their guesses throughout the day. At a set time, count the coins and announce the winner: whoever has the closest guess.
4. ST. PADDY’S DAY TRIVIA
Host a short trivia session during a break or team meeting. Prepare questions about Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day traditions, pop culture, and fun facts. Players can compete individually or in teams, depending on your group size. Keep score across a few rounds and award a small prize to the winners.
Example trivia questions for St. Paddy’s Day include:
- What color was originally associated with St. Patrick before green? (Blue)
- What is the capital of Ireland? (Dublin)
- What plant is traditionally linked to St. Patrick? (Shamrock)
- Which city dyes a river green every year for the holiday? (Chicago)
5. OFFICE SCAVENGER HUNT
Create a list of St. Patrick’s Day-themed items for participants to find around the office for this scavenger hunt. For example: something green, something lucky, something rainbow-colored, or something that sparkles. Players can work solo or in small teams and take photos as proof. Set a time limit to keep the energy up. The first team to find everything wins.
6. SHAMROCK BINGO
Design bingo cards filled with work-related tasks or St. Patrick’s Day items, such as “someone wearing green” or “coffee break.” Throughout the day, participants mark off squares as they spot or complete them. The first person to get bingo wins a prize!
7. LIMERICK CONTEST
A limerick contest is a great way to add a creative element to the day. Ask participants to write a short limerick related to work, luck, or St. Patrick’s Day. Give everyone a submission deadline, then read them aloud anonymously or post them for voting. The funniest or most clever entry wins! Remember, a limerick is a nonsensical five-line poem with a strict AABBA rhyme scheme.
8. GOLD COIN TOSS
Set up a small station with a pot placed a short distance away. Participants take turns tossing chocolate gold coins, trying to land as many as possible in the pot within a time limit. Give each player the same number of coins to keep it fair. The person with the most successful tosses wins!
9. TWO TRUTHS AND A LUCKY LIE
This is a St. Patrick’s Day twist on the classic icebreaker. To play Two Truths and a (Lucky) Lie, ach participant shares two true statements and one made-up lie. The rest of the group guesses which statement is the lie.
Here are some example St. Paddy’s Day-themed prompts to get you started:
- I’ve visited Ireland before
- I once found money on the street
- I have a lucky item I always keep with me
- I’ve celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in another country
10. LEPRECHAUN BEARD CONTEST
For a hands-on activity that’s just as much fun as the rest of the St. Patrick’s Day games for adults at work on this list, challenge everyone to create the best leprechaun beard using basic office supplies like paper, sticky notes, cotton balls, or string.
This contest works best when you divide everyone into small teams. Give each team a set amount of time to craft their masterpiece. Once time is up, have a mini runway or photo session and let everyone vote for their favorite. Award a prize for the most creative or funniest beard!
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