[Casino at the School Festival] Introducing classic casino games like cards and dice
Want to try a casino at your school festival? Still not sure which games will really get everyone excited? If you choose interactive games that anyone can enjoy—from small groups to large crowds—your classroom is sure to be buzzing with energy.
With some creativity, you can create a realistic atmosphere using darts, bingo, medal/ticket games, and more.
Here, we’ll show you how to set up a casino that will liven up your school festival—from classic, money-free games to ideas for authentic interior design.
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Classic and hands-on casino games (11–20)
Real Life Game
A giant, real-life version of a sugoroku-style Life Game is an idea where you can incorporate spaces and events you’ve thought up yourselves.
Players advance by spinning a roulette or rolling dice and actually walking along the board.
When someone lands on a space like marriage, changing jobs, or winning the lottery, it’s fun to have classmates act as event staff and add some flair.
If there’s a storyline unfolding along the path to the goal, it will draw in the audience as well.
If you design it for large groups, people can enjoy watching others progress while they wait their turn.
Its appeal is that students of any grade can enjoy it.
Dice and Card Game (1–10)
Blackjack
Blackjack is also one of the most famous card games and is very popular in the casino world.
Since blackjack is a game where the player faces off against the dealer, casino staff participate as dealers.
The basic rule is simple: add up the values of the cards you’re dealt, and the side closer to 21 wins.
However, if the total of your cards exceeds 21, you lose immediately.
Deciding how much risk to take and how to play each situation creates a tense and exciting battle—that’s the appeal of the game.
Baccarat
Baccarat, the card game known as the “king of casinos” for its fast-paced conclusions.
Cards are dealt to the Player (first) and the Banker (second), and you bet on whichever hand’s total’s last digit is closer to 9.
Because you can enjoy it without bluffing or special skill, that simplicity is likely a big part of its appeal.
Of course, it’s also easy to include as a booth attraction at events like school festivals since anyone can join and play.
poker
Poker is one of the most popular games played in casinos.
Although the term “poker” covers many different rule sets, what they share is that you form hands with cards and compete based on the strength of those hands.
The variant that enjoys global popularity in casinos is called Texas Hold’em, but if you’re running a booth at a school festival, the simpler draw poker might be a better choice.
Its appeal lies in the psychological battle of inferring the strength of your opponent’s hand from information such as how they bet and, in the case of draw poker, how many cards they exchange.
High & Low
We’d like to introduce High and Low, a game characterized by simple, easy-to-understand rules that still deliver a thrill.
The dealer shuffles the cards well, draws one card from the deck, and places it face up so the number is visible.
The other player also draws one card from the deck but places it face down so the number is hidden.
The player who placed the card face down then declares whether their card is higher or lower than the dealer’s card, flips it over, and checks.
If the declaration is correct, they gain a card; if it’s incorrect, they lose a card.
Players take turns being the dealer, and the player with the most cards at the end wins.
Since it’s fun even with a small group, it’s a great recommendation when you’re looking for ideas for a school festival activity.
Cho-Han
Chō-han, often seen in dramas and films, is a game where a kimono-clad dealer shakes two dice in a cup and players bet on whether the total will be even or odd.
As long as you have two dice, any container that hides them—like a paper cup or a mug—will do.
The rules themselves aren’t very difficult, so anyone can play easily.
To set the mood, the dealer can dress in a kimono like in the shows, and you can use tatami mats for decoration.
If the dealer also memorizes and delivers the authentic lines used in real games, it’ll be even more exciting.
Sic Bo
Sic Bo is a game where you roll three dice and bet on the outcomes.
Because payouts increase as the combinations become more difficult—such as totals, specific outcomes, or triples—you can expect big returns depending on your bets.
The game itself only uses three dice, but if you’re running it as a school festival attraction, you’ll need a clear payout table for visitors, so prepare an easy-to-read one in advance.
The rules are simple, but aiming for high payouts requires strategy, making it a game with surprising depth.