[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 Games (11–20)
Card War
Let me introduce “Card War,” a game with simple rules that’s fun even with a small group.
The dealer hands out two cards to each participant, including themselves.
One card is placed face up so the number is visible, and the other is kept face down so the number is hidden.
Everyone decides whether the total of the visible and hidden cards is larger or smaller than the dealer’s total, and declares one or the other.
After the declarations, everyone flips their face-down card.
If your declaration is correct, you win; if it’s wrong, you lose.
If you prepare some chips, you can enjoy an even more authentic casino feel.
Casino War
Casino War is a card game said to have originated in the late 1990s and is known as beginner-friendly among the many casino games.
Its appeal lies in its simple rule: the outcome is decided by which is higher, the dealer’s card or the player’s card.
While there are slightly more complex rules regarding payouts—such as when the dealt cards show the same rank—the game itself is simple and fast-paced, making it a fun option for a school festival attraction.
All you need is a single deck of playing cards, so give it a try!
Craps
Alongside blackjack and baccarat—the games that most people picture first when they think of casinos—craps is also very popular.
Players, not the dealer, take turns rolling two dice and place bets by predicting the individual results or their total, making it relatively easy to get into.
Strictly speaking, some parts of the rules are a bit complex and hard to grasp, but for a school festival attraction, you could simplify them and still make it exciting.
Precisely because it’s not very well known, it can spark visitors’ curiosity—definitely a game worth including.
Dragon Tiger
Dragon Tiger is a game where you bet on which of two chosen cards you think has the higher number.
The rules are simple, so even people who don’t usually play games can enjoy it casually.
In the original game, a large number of playing cards are used, but if you’re running it simply at a school festival, it’s fine to prepare just one suit from A (Ace) to K (King)! The dealer picks two cards from the 13 and places them on the left and right as the Dragon side and the Tiger side.
Then, have the guests choose which side they think has the higher card.
It’s a game where the outcome is completely unpredictable, but if you guess right, it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited!
Red Dog
In recent years, Red Dog—a card game played with a standard deck—has been gaining popularity around the world.
The rules are simple: two cards are dealt first, and you win if the value of the third card falls between the first two.
Because of its simplicity, even people who aren’t familiar with casino games can enjoy it.
If the first two cards are consecutive, like 1 and 2, there’s no possible card that can fall between them, so it’s a push.
If the two cards are the same value, the payout can be large if the third card matches as well, which may be one reason the game’s gambling appeal is so strong.
All you need is a few decks of cards, so if you’re considering a casino-themed booth for a school festival, this is definitely a game worth suggesting.
Bingo
Let me introduce a bingo game that everyone knows and loves.
As long as you have bingo cards ready, people of any group size can enjoy it.
The rules are very simple.
Each player has a bingo card with random numbers on it, and the host spins a bingo machine and calls out the numbers that come out at random.
If a called number appears on a participant’s card, they mark that square.
The drawing continues, and when a player completes a line of five squares vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, they shout “Bingo!” and that player wins.
If you offer perks such as prizes for the first few winners, it’s sure to make the game even more exciting.
game cafe
It sounds fun to be able to play board games and card games while enjoying food and drinks, doesn’t it? Places like that are called game cafés, and they’re perfect for a school festival attraction.
Everyone can get lively together while playing games.
Even if you usually only play video games, you’ll be able to appreciate the unique appeal of board and card games, which offer a different kind of enjoyment.
You could also incorporate traditional Japanese games like hanafuda or menko.
It’s also a great idea to let people experience games from various countries.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced games and staging ideas to liven up a casino-themed school festival.
From classic card games to immersive medal games, choose activities that fit your classroom’s size and setup.
If you put care into dealer costumes and decor, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
Work together as a class to create a casino space filled with smiles.