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LUCKY KEY GAME - SETUP & DIRECTIONS
Supplies for Lucky Key:
 A pre-hung thin wooden door with a locking handle (See our example above – this door is on a frame and great fun at an outdoor fundraising carnival)
Extra 2 x 4 Lumber Boards to extend the frame to make this game stable
Paint and a creative person to add a fun design to your door
Large Sacks of Sand to weigh down the frame and prevent it from tipping over
1 – 3 Keys that unlock the door
12 - 20 Keys that do not unlock the door handle
Carnival Prizes – consolation prizes and top carnival prizes
Make This Game:
You may find a pre-hung thinner door at a garage sale or other discount for this game.
Starting with the pre-hung wooden door, an adult with woodworking tools must adjust the door frame to ensure it is stable and can be used for the game, as shown in the images.
Finally, have your creative volunteer give this door a fresh coat of paint and add fun and festive decorations!
Game Setup for the Lucky Key Game:
This unique homemade carnival game is a game of chance. Before the carnival, decide how difficult you want this game to be. If you have a desirable top carnival prize, make the chances of winning a little more challenging by having two keys that unlock the door and 18 keys that do not work. (this gives the kids a 1 in 10 chance of winning)
How to Play the Lucky Key Carnival Game:
Carnival players get to pick 3 keys and try each key to see if it unlocks the door. (Carnival volunteers may need to help children with directions of keys and show them how to unlock the door). If the player unlocks the door, they get the top carnival prize, if none of the keys work, they receive a consolation prize.
Additional Hints & Tips:
Note: A neighboring school allowed our school to borrow this cute door on a frame. It is a fantastic idea to contact schools close to yours to swap out carnival games with each other. Sharing carnival games saves money, storage, and time! The Lucky Key Carnival Game sounds boring, but the kids love it!!
You can decide how difficult this is by choosing how many keys unlock the door and how many do not work. If the game is a little easier – choose medium-priced carnival prizes. If the game is more complex (1 in 12 chance of winning), you can choose a nicer top carnival prize.
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