Make Your School Festival Buzz with a Casino! Classic Games and Classroom-Friendly Ideas
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)
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Dice and Card Games (11–20)
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.