Dreidel Sets on a Budget: Where to Find Them Cheap or Free
Bulk wood and plastic sets start near 10 cents each; free library crafts and printables cover single players.
A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top used in a Hanukkah game with Hebrew letters on each side. Small plastic sets sell for a few dollars, large wood bulk packs for under ten dollars, and single dreidels are sometimes free. Classroom teachers and party hosts often need a dozen or more.
Per-piece cost matters more than the box price, and availability can shift during the holiday season.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 02, 2026.
How much does a small set cost?
Oriental Trading lists a 12-piece set of bright-color plastic dreidels for $7.49, about $0.62 each, aimed at classroom and party buyers in this party-supply listing. Plastic suits young children and short games. Twelve covers a small class table or one party activity.
Count players before you order, then keep a few spares for lost pieces.
What if you need dreidels for a crowd?
Walmart lists a 100-pack of medium wood dreidels with English transliteration and 10 game instruction cards for $9.89, about $0.10 each in this bulk listing. Availability fluctuates, so check stock before you plan around it. One hundred fits schools, youth groups, and large parties.
Wood lasts longer than thin plastic, and the cards let new players start without a separate lesson.
Where can you make one free?
Dallas Public Library offers free Make-&-Take origami dreidel workshops where all supplies are provided in this library event listing. Programs are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the calendar entry for time, age range, and room before you go.
- Arrive early because seats and supplies go in order of arrival.
- Bring nothing extra because paper and folding help are on site.
- Ask staff if you can take an extra blank to fold at home.
What if you need one tonight?
PJs and Paint provides a free printable dreidel template in large one-per-page and small four-per-page sizes for personal or classroom use in this template post. You need only paper, a printer, and glue. Print the size you need, cut, fold, and glue the tabs.
Use card stock if you have it; plain paper spins but dents fast. It is free to use, not a chance to win.