[Casino at the School Festival] Introducing classic casino games like cards and dice

Caution

Before introducing recommended casino games, let me share a few points to keep in mind when running a casino at a school festival.

First, an important caution: unlike casinos overseas, you cannot bet money.

If you’re doing a casino as a festival attraction, a recommended format is one where players earn points by winning games and can exchange those points for prizes like snacks or stationery.

Also, regarding the attraction’s name, there have been cases where schools wouldn’t grant permission if the word “casino” was included.

It might be better to choose a name inspired by Las Vegas—the mecca of casinos—or a playful parody of the name of a real casino.

Be particular about interiors and costumes as well.

If you’re holding your school festival in a classroom, paying attention to interior details like lighting and wall decorations will help create a more authentic casino atmosphere and really liven things up.

For those playing the roles of casino staff such as dealers, we recommend the classic outfit: a white shirt with a vest and a bow tie.

Nail both the decor and the costumes, and your photos will look great—and the time you spent preparing will surely become a wonderful memory!

darts

Ultra Ultra Silent Dartboard (Prototype) #darts #DIY

Darts is a game where you throw arrows at a target and compete for points.

The closer you get to the center, the higher your score.

The rules are simple yet deep, making you want to try again and again.

For a school festival, anyone can join casually if you prepare a handmade board using items like interlocking mats and a safe dart set.

Even just taking a few steps back to take aim naturally tenses your body and creates a sense of excitement.

The moment a dart hits the target, the spectators can clap and get excited too.

If you set up rules with prizes for different score tiers, it lowers the barrier to entry.

The feeling of accomplishment when you hit the mark and the cheers from friends create a fun atmosphere throughout the classroom.

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Texas Hold’em

[3-Minute Lesson] A Clear Explanation of Poker Rules (Casino Rules You’ll Want to Know: Texas Hold’em Edition)

Texas Hold’em is a type of poker where you combine the two cards dealt to you with five community cards in the center of the table to make the strongest possible hand.

It’s not only about strategy and psychological battles; people also focus on players’ expressions and chip movements.

If you’re running it at a school festival, things will go smoothly if you hand out a simple rules sheet in advance and assign a dealer.

The moments spent deducing your opponent’s hand are a big highlight.

Cheers often erupt during a huge win or a tense bluff, making it fun for spectators as well.

It requires few props, and with the right atmosphere, you can create an authentic setting, so it pairs well with decorating a classroom or gym stage in a casino style.

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billiards

My wife is so crazy she even built a billiards hall herself 😂 #shorts

For a fun activity in a classroom at a school festival, a DIY billiards game using familiar materials is recommended.

Fix cups to the four corners of a desk to serve as pockets.

Use wooden balls as the balls, and a thin rod as the cue to create the right feel.

You can follow standard billiards rules, or freely tweak them and make it a point-based game—that’s fun too.

Part of the charm is that controlling the ball’s movement and strength is tricky, so shots often don’t go as planned.

Since it plays like a target-hitting game, even people unfamiliar with the sport can jump in right away.

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mahjong

[For Absolute Beginners] The World’s Easiest Guide to Mahjong Rules [Part 1]

Mahjong is a four-player table game where you aim to complete hands by assembling tiles into scoring combinations.

With its distinctive tile arrangements and scoring rules, it may seem difficult at first, but even learning a few basic hands is enough to enjoy the game.

If you plan to play at a school festival, preparing beginner-friendly rules and a quick reference sheet for hands will make it easy for anyone to join.

Amid the quiet rhythm of drawing and discarding tiles, the sense of achievement when you complete your target shape is exceptional.

Spectators, too, will naturally find themselves drawn into the outcome of the match.

Because the game requires concentration, it offers a different atmosphere from everyday excitement, which is part of its appeal.

Hosting class-versus-class matches or a tournament is also a great way to energize the venue.

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Slot machine made of cardboard

Recommended Cardboard Craft for School Festivals: Slot Machine (Powered by Plarail) #shorts

How about handcrafting a slot machine that’s sure to be a hit at the school festival? The mechanism is a bit complex, but by understanding it as you build, you’ll likely learn how power transmission works too.

To make the reels stop precisely on the symbols, the inner drum contains marbles and corrugated cardboard—impressively detailed craftsmanship.

The spinner uses things like the core from a roll of plastic wrap.

Aside from that, most of the materials are just cardboard.

It’s a recommended project for crafty, handy people.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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