[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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Dice and Card Game (1–10)
Fantan
Fantan is a gambling game from China played with buttons and a cup.
The rules are simple: a lot of buttons are placed on the table, and the dealer randomly gathers them under a cup.
Players bet on what the remainder will be when the number of buttons under the cup is divided by four.
You can bet on numbers from 1 to 4, and there are also options like betting on 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.
Because the rules are very simple, it’s a game that even first-timers can enjoy.
Cee-lo (Chinchirorin)
Chinchirorin is a gambling game born in Japan, named after the sound of dice rattling in a bowl.
You roll three dice inside a bowl, and the outcome determines the winner.
In broad terms, you win if you roll a higher result than the dealer.
There are specific combinations (hands) in the standard rules, but for a simpler version you can adopt easy-to-understand rules like: “win with triples,” “win by matching all even or all odd,” or “win if you roll the exact numbers you declared.” You don’t even need a dealer—players can compete directly with one another.
Simplify where you can and run it in a format that’s easy for all ages.
Trente et Quarante
Trente et Quarante is a card game in which imaginary Red and Black players compete, and bettors wager on which side will win.
Also known as Rouge et Noir, it uses standard playing cards.
The dealer deals cards to the Red and Black sides until each exceeds 31, at which point dealing stops.
The side whose total is closer to 31 at that moment wins.
Face cards count as 10 points, and all other cards are worth their numeric value.
The rules are simple and easy to understand, making it accessible to anyone!
jackpot
Jackpot with wooden tiles is a number game where you test your luck using two dice.
You start with all the tiles showing numbers 1 through 9 face up.
Each roll, you may flip over the tile that matches either one of the dice or their total.
For example, if you roll a 2 and a 3, you can choose to flip the 2, the 3, or the 5.
Repeat this, and if you manage to flip all the tiles, you win.
There are moments that require a bit of strategy in choosing numbers, so it’s not just luck—you get the fun of thinking it through.
Deciding which number to pick from the remaining options is part of the excitement.
The visual change is clear, too, and as the tiles steadily disappear, it’s sure to draw the attention of visitors at a school festival.
Dice and Card Games (11–20)
Kino
Keno is a game where you win or lose depending on whether the numbers you picked are drawn.
The basic rule is to choose several favorite numbers from 1 to 80 before the game and bet on each of them.
If you’re running it simply at a school festival, it’s recommended to narrow the number range to around 30 to 50 and firmly set limits like choosing up to five numbers.
Standardizing the bet amount also reduces complications when handing out prizes.
Because it has a high degree of chance, you can enjoy plenty of thrills and excitement!
Bingo
Bingo, which is a classic recreation activity, is actually enjoyed overseas as a casino game! In the bingo we’re familiar with, you win when you complete any one line.
But in casino-style bingo, you win—and get a payout—when you complete specific patterns, such as the four corners or a wine glass shape.
There are also rules where, depending on the pattern you complete, you can spin a roulette wheel to earn an even higher payout.
It’s a familiar game, but since the rules differ from what we’re used to, you can enjoy it with a fresh feeling.
Big Six
Big Six is a roulette-like game you can enjoy.
You spin a wheel—called a “wheel,” similar to roulette—and bet on which segment it will stop on.
Each segment has a multiplier assigned, and if you hit it, you win that multiplier.
You can make the wheel using cardboard or thick paper, and once you create the segments, write the multipliers clearly on them.
It’s easier and recommended not to use large multipliers—keep it within about 10x.
Alternatively, instead of using multiplication, you could simply add the number written on the segment to the player’s total when they win.