Ideas for class projects at the school festival: A roundup of popular attractions

Viking

A Viking ship ride is a classic attraction at theme parks, with a large gondola that swings back and forth.

This concept is about recreating that Viking ship—usually associated with big facilities—inside a classroom.

The handmade nature really comes through, with a frame made of steel pipes and a gondola made of wood.

Of course, it’s a given that you’d build it sturdy by adjusting lengths and angles so it can be used safely, but that handcrafted look unavoidably creates a sense of unease—and that, in turn, adds to the thrill.

Preparing it is a lot of work and it requires ample space, so you can probably only set up one unit at most.

Even so, the quality is high enough that people will be thoroughly satisfied.

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kappamaki

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Toothpick art

Abiko Higashi High School Toothpick Art Exhibition

Toothpick art is created by sticking colored toothpicks into a sheet of Styrofoam to complete a single picture.

You could call it a toothpick version of pixel art.

You paste on a draft image, mark it, and then simply insert the toothpicks according to that guide.

Naturally, the larger the piece, the more work it takes, but that also allows for more nuanced color expression.

If you search online, you should find sites that distribute draft image data, so why not try it first as practice? Create a piece of art that will truly wow your audience!

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Araki Jakkan

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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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Rolling Coin Tower

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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Handmade Mini Bowling

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Handmade mini bowling. I'm making a craft game out of cardboard. Check YouTube for how to make it!#CardboardCraftsCardboard craftscardboardCardboardMario#HandmadeGame#HandmadeToys#cardboard#cardboardcrafts#mario#diycrafts#diycraft#MiniBowlingBowling

♬ Mario-style fun 8-bit NES BGM(1122633) – Yukiko Yamamoto

We’d like to introduce a handmade mini bowling game you can make with cardboard.

Using cardboard, a light ball, and pins, it’s an easy game anyone can enjoy.

From kids to adults, everyone will have fun aiming for strikes, so it’s also great as a classroom event at a school festival.

If you keep score, you can make it a team competition for even more excitement.

It’s a booth that will bring smiles to both the makers and the participants.

Be sure to use this as a reference and work together with your class to make your school festival a hit!

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kepiko

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Strikeout

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

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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Kicking Sniper

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The insanely skilled kicking sniper—the Japanese Ederson—that hit 1M views on Instagram

♬ Original song – Jam [Japanese Ederson] – Jam [Japanese Ederson]

Kicking Sniper: aim for a high score by kicking a ball at moving targets.

It’s a game that was featured on a TV show.

Let’s have players take their shots after lining up their aim on the targets.

Since the targets move, hitting them might be tricky, but when the ball connects, the excitement skyrockets.

To knock the targets down, you’ll need precise kicks and strong focus.

Lay down some cardboard, place the targets on top, and pull them with a string to create moving targets.

It’s a fun game that draws cheers every time a target falls.

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Nakajima Junko

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