Almost Free Carnival Game Idea - Giant Dice Roll

GIANT DICE ROLL - SETUP & DIRECTIONS

Supplies for Giant Dice Roll:

2 Large Dice (can be homemade out of 2 square boxes covered with paper with added contrasting dots)
$50 - $100 Cash Gift Donated by a Bank, Credit Union, or any other Carnival Sponsor or Top prizes like a bicycle, scooter, or large stuffed animal.
Large Table
Large bowl or box for the drawing
Raffle Tickets (2 - 3 times the expected number of players) and a dozen or so pens for carnival players to enter their name and phone number in hopes of winning the top prize
A consolation prize for all who play the game (see ideas below)

Game Setup:

Before your event, tape up your large square boxes, cover them with colored paper, and add the dots to turn them into dice. 

Note: You may cover the corners with duct tape (as shown in the image) to protect the paper from getting loose or ripping while these dice are tossed.

How to Play the Giant Dice Roll Game:

Carnival players are given two dice to throw. They roll the dice, and using the number from the highest roll (so if someone rolls a two and a five, they keep the 5), the number of chances the carnival player has to enter the drawing for the top cash prize!

All players receive a consolation prize after the roll. It is fun to have the consolation prize be “money-themed,” like inexpensive candy! (See below)

This is a fun carnival game for kids, and they seem to get excited about the idea of winning $50, $100, or another large toy!

You can also have runner-up prizes, such as Gold Nugget Bubble Gum Bags, shown below.

Most carnivals announce the drawing about the last 15 minutes of the carnival and have people gather around to see who wins. (The winner does not have to be present – make sure you have first and last name and phone number to reach your winner.) Also, if your school or church does a raffle drawing, you can add this drawing as well. Choosing a winner before an excited carnival crowd is great fun for kids and parents! The host may even pick a child from the crowd to draw out a winner from the bowl!

Additional Hints & Tips:

Note: If you have a large carnival (500+ kids expected), you should have two sets of dice going at a time so kids can play quickly!

Also, spread the word about the company that sponsored your top cash prize for this game. You can make a sign at the table, which may help advertise your supporter.