This Roll a Rainbow dice game is a bright, cheerful way to bring color and fun to any day or St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with very little prep required.
It’s a simple but memorable activity kids (and adults!) can enjoy at home, in the classroom, or at a party.
Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their rainbow with colorful candies, tokens, or markers. The first player to complete their rainbow wins!
This free printable game is festive, fast-paced, and fun for kids and adults alike. You can grab it near the bottom of the post. Click the blue “download” button.
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Why You’ll Love This Roll a Rainbow Game
It’s low-prep and easy to set up, making it perfect for busy parents and teachers.
It’s great for:
Kids stay engaged while practicing color recognition, counting, fine motor skills, and turn-taking. All while having fun!
And let’s be honest… everyone loves a game that might involve sneaking a few pieces of candy while they play.
Supplies You Need
To get started, gather the following:
What if you don’t want to use candy to play?
This game can be played many different ways! You can substitute:
- pom-poms
- dot stickers or any colored stickers you have on hand
- dot markers
- Mini buttons or beads
- pieces of paper
- Play-Doh rolled into tiny balls
- or simply color in the dots with crayons, colored pencils, or markers!
However you choose to play, adding color to your rainbow makes it brighter and more fun. If you use markers or stickers, hang the finished rainbows on the fridge, wall, or bulletin board to add some springtime cheer.
How to Play Roll a Rainbow
Here are the basics for how to play the game, then keep reading to the bottom to add in clever twists!
1. Give each player a Roll A Rainbow game sheet and the candies or markers you will be using to play.
2. Players take turns rolling one die.
3. Each number corresponds to a color on the rainbow:
- 1 = Red
- 2 = Orange
- 3 = Yellow
- 4 = Green
- 5 = Blue
- 6 = Purple
Tip for Using Candy: Classic M&M’s don’t include purple, and Skittles don’t include blue. To keep the game simple, treat blue and purple as interchangeable. If a player rolls either color, they can use whichever color their candy includes. You can also use a marker or crayon to fill in the missing color. Or make one of those colors a wild and let players choose any color they still need.
4. After rolling, players fill in one color on their rainbow.
5. The first player to color their entire rainbow wins!
That’s it! Simple, quick, and full of giggles. Especially if someone keeps rolling the same number over and over!
How long does this game take? Each game takes about 10 minutes. Just long enough to keep kids entertained without losing their attention.
In our house, we love these roll-a-dice games. The real challenge is keeping the candy on the table! My kids (and husband) keep “accidentally” taste-testing their colors between turns!
We played a few rounds with skittles (the speed round version described below is our favorite!). Then we colored in our rainbows with markers and hung them on the fridge.
Pro Tip: Setting this up as a classroom learning center? Print several copies and create a Roll-A-Rainbow station using small play dough balls for each color. Students can roll the die, add a matching play dough ball to their rainbow, and build fine motor skills as they play.
Grab the Free Roll a Rainbow Dice Game Printable
Ready to roll? Download your free printable Rainbow game sheet below and get started with this fun family and classroom favorite.
Pro Tip: Print on white cardstock for added durability. You can also store it in a plastic sleeve and reuse it year after year while you’re wrapping gifts or baking cookies!
Super Fun Game Variations to Try
The basic game can be spiced up with these fun twists. Try one of these:
- Speed Round: Everyone rolls at the same time to see who finishes first.
- Use it as a Number-matching Game: Fill in the circles with numbers and have the participants count the dots on the die and mark down the corresponding number as they roll.
- Group Game: Play in teams and race to see which group can color their rainbow first.
Don’t miss these hilarious St. Patrick’s Day Minute To Win It Games too! From Froot Loops challenges to potato races, kids and adults have a blast and stay in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit.
More St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Looking for more festive fun? Check out these ideas next:
If you loved this game, check out this Roll An Easter Egg Dice Game (coming soon!), too!
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