These irregular verb games are designed to help ESL learners (English as a Second Language) practice verb forms in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for classroom use or at home, these games make learning English grammar more interactive and enjoyable.
Hot Chocolate Irregular Verbs Game
In this activity, students “warm up” with a cup of hot chocolate — each cup shows a base verb (V1). The goal is to find the matching marshmallows with the past simple (V2) and past participle (V3) forms. Marshmallows are hidden in creative places around the classroom: behind desks, cupboards, or even on the board!
Irregular Verbs Draughts
Play this game like classic checkers. Each time a player makes a move, they must say all three forms of the verb shown on the square.
Dice War Irregular Verbs Game
Players take turns rolling the dice. After each roll, they say the past simple and past participle forms of the verb they land on.
Four in a Row – Irregular Verbs
- Divide students into pairs. Give each pair one worksheet and two different colored pens or markers. Download
- Players take turns trying to mark four circles in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You must start from the bottom row and go up without skipping.
- To mark a circle, the student must correctly say all three forms of the verb inside it. Download
Battleship – Irregular Verbs
A classic battleship game with an educational twist! In pairs, students take turns “firing” by choosing a square and using the verb in a sentence in the past simple form. If they hit a ship, they continue. This is a fun and competitive way to practice irregular verbs.
I Have... Who Has – Irregular Verbs
This card-based activity helps students review irregular verbs in a structured, interactive way. Cut out the cards and distribute them among the class. The student with the "start" card begins, and the chain continues until all cards are read.
Practice Online and with Music
Learn English irregular verbs easily with our online exercises and interactive letter game.
You can also practice with this fun and memorable irregular verbs rap on YouTube: