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Attraction Ideas for School Festivals That Only High Schoolers Can Pull Off?

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The school festival is a major event in high school life.

I’m sure many students are eager to say, “We want to put on fun attractions and entertain everyone!”

Amid this excitement, one thing that’s been drawing attention in recent years is hosting attractions.

More and more schools are handcrafting amusement park–style attractions like roller coasters and spinning teacups.

In this article, we’ll introduce a range of high-quality attraction ideas that, on top of those, are the kind of challenges only high schoolers can take on.

Be sure to create something wonderful while keeping safety in mind.

Attraction Ideas for School Festivals That High Schoolers Can Pull Off!? (21–30)

Rolling Coin Tower

@the.bet_
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♬ Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts

Rolling Coin Tower is a signature game from variety shows—a thrilling face-off where players take turns stacking coins.

The rules are simple: stack coins by color in order, and if you topple the tower, you lose.

It’s packed with tension, and the mind games to provoke your opponent’s mistakes are part of the fun.

As the tower grows taller, you’ll be on the edge of your seat, and it’s a great test of teamwork with your friends.

It’s exciting for spectators too.

Give it a try at your school festival!

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Strikeout

[DIY Baseball Gear] How to Make a DIY Strikeout Target – Tutorial Video

Strikeout

Here, we introduce “Strikeout,” a surefire hit for the game corner at a school festival.

The rules are simple: throw a ball at the target and try to hit the numbered panels.

It’s simple, but it really gets the crowd going! Hitting the number you’re aiming for is trickier than you’d think, so playing in teams makes it even more fun—highly recommended.

It’s also great because even those who aren’t athletic can join in easily.

Be sure to include it in your classroom events at the festival!

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Attraction Ideas for a School Festival That Only High Schoolers Could Make!? (31–40)

Laputa Shooting Range

@kazuyo_dayo
One year ago, we made a Laputa-themed shooting gallery for our school’s cultural festival.#CardboardCrafts Cultural Festival #Laputa Kazuyo
♬ Original song – Kazuyo – Kazuyo!

How about incorporating the world of a famous anime into your school festival game? Imagine a shooting gallery that pays homage to a scene from Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky.

Make Pazu’s big cannon out of cardboard and try to hit the targets.

Using Colonel Muska, made from cardboard, as the target could really liven things up.

It seems Colonel Muska is quite the marksman in the story, too.

It could be fun to include his handgun as well.

By the way, his pistol is said to be the military sidearm adopted by the British Army during World War II.

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Rap MC Battle

@ss_saraba_aich
Finals Cultural FestivalHigh school student hip hop #hiphop Rap High School Rap Championship Cultural Festival #HikakinVoice
♬ Original Song – SS [Farewell, Aichi] – SS [Farewell, Aichi]

A rap MC battle that’s guaranteed to hype everyone up is perfect for a high school cultural festival.

In a rap MC battle, two high school rappers go head-to-head, crafting lyrics on the spot and competing with sharp wordplay and tight rhymes—it’s a fiery performance.

The biggest thrills come from the live energy: instantly spun words, rhymes delivered in rhythm, and the crowd’s excitement reaching a fever pitch.

Cheers and applause from the audience might even sway the outcome of the battle! Definitely give it a try and make it a highlight of your youth.

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Real Werewolf

[Billions of Yen!?] We played a “real-life Werewolf” game in a mega-mansion and it was seriously way too fun lol

Real Werewolf

I think many people have played Werewolf using cards or smartphone apps.

But this time, I’m introducing a real-life Werewolf game where each player actually goes to a separate room to play.

You set up a common meeting room and individual rooms for each player, and after each meeting, the players return to their own rooms.

The werewolves go to the rooms of the villagers they plan to attack, which makes it feel much more immersive than using cards or an app! At a school festival, it would be exciting to use different classrooms or club rooms to play!

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Attraction-style coffee cups

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A school festival we all designed from scratch—and it was a huge success!#05 Cultural Festival #jk #JK brand #fyp #Handa High School #Baymax’s Happy Ride
♬ Original song – a – k@nt

A must-see for Disney fans! Here’s an idea for a coffee-cup attraction.

How about adapting Baymax’s hugely popular Disney Park ride for your school festival? Turn off the lights in the classroom and create an atmosphere using a lighted mirror ball and stage lighting.

You could also have students sing along to the background music for a unique twist.

It’s sure to be a hit! If you want to make your school festival an unforgettable memory, definitely give it a try.

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Authentic roller coaster “Space Travel”

We tried building a serious roller coaster at the 2024 school festival.

Authentic roller coaster “Space Travel”

If you’re going to build a roller coaster, why not aim for a full-fledged one? This time, we’re introducing an idea with the theme of “space travel.” The first important step is deciding the course.

Talk carefully with your teachers and make decisions while considering various factors: making the most of the limited classroom space, balancing fun and safety, and how much material you will use or can use.

Once the course is set, adding effects like lighting and smoke will bring it closer to a space-like atmosphere.

The work will be tough, but the memories of creating it together will surely be a lifelong treasure.

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