I hope you will agree with me that every self-respecting parent should organize a search for a gift, that is, a treasure (at least once) for their child. We were already looking for a secret chest at the Little Mermaid's birthday party and an explosive device during training at the Scout School.
But what are treasures without pirates? It's time to tell you how we organized a treasure hunt for children at one of their birthdays. As you know, a pirate theme, a search for treasures and treasures is an almost win-win scenario for a birthday quest for children (and sometimes even for adults), one of them can be viewed here.
But since we didn’t have pirate costumes in stock, we decided to make do with a lighter option - not to initiate the children into pirates, but simply look for treasure (that is, a birthday present hidden by pirates). The game took place at our house in the winter, indoors. But it would be even better in the warm season in nature: at the dacha or in the park in the fresh air, if the weather permits.
Quest scenario
Of course, the treasure was hidden in advance according to the prepared map. And so, while unsuspecting guests congratulate the unsuspecting birthday boy:
A treasure was found in our house, you never dreamed of this: ….. years ago Our ………….. was born!
At this moment, malicious pirate screams (SONG 1), everyone runs in there.
There are pirate traces (accessories) and a letter all around:
“You won’t see any gifts, you won’t see a holiday! Your chest is in a safe place. You won't find it! Ha ha ha! Thousand devils! Pirates"
Next to it is another note:
“Or maybe we’ll give away your chest... Only you will get 13 gold coins for the treasure map! So that!"
Pirate language
To deal with pirates, you need to understand their language. We read words from pirate slang to the children, and they had to remember or guess their meaning:
To get “gold coins” and clues, children had to complete the tasks of the game.
"Settled on a desert island"
Each person was given a balloon and a marker. For the set time, the children drew little people on them. The one with the most populous island won. He received a chocolate coin.
"Sea Knots"
Pirates must be able to tie sea knots. Or at least regular ones :). Since there were also very small treasure hunters, the task was simplified. They gave everyone a lanyard. A competition to see who can tie the most knots while the next pirate song is playing.
Puzzles
Solved riddles found on the Internet:
He is the most insidious villain. They scare all the children with it. He carries a gun and a knife. He commits robbery. He is either poor or rich. And he's always looking for treasure. Answer quickly Who is this.....!
(Pirate)
A giant swims across the ocean and releases a fountain.
(Whale)
I grew up in the forest, in silent silence, Now I carry you along the blue wave.
(Pine)
She lives in the water, has no beak, but pecks.
(Fish)
In calm weather we are nowhere to be found. And the wind blows - we run on the water.
(Waves)
If it lies on the bottom, the ship will not run into the distance.
(Anchor)
The giant stands in the port, illuminating the darkness, and signals to the ships: come visit us!
(Lighthouse)
Both in the taiga and in the ocean He will find any path, fits in your pocket, and leads us along.
(Compass)
And pirate riddles of Zabava Polezhaeva
If suddenly on the open sea or in a seaport you see this flag, soon expect pirates on board. The name of the flag spreads horror, promising an attack. Who would dare call him, promising an attack? ("Jolly Roger")
This is a valuable document, With it you will find the treasure in a moment, But you go to the treasure And manage to find it. (Treasure map)
In the vast expanses of the sea, But on the map it doesn’t seem to be there, Hidden from the views of strangers And one keeps a secret: Among the palm trees, in the hot sands, Many years ago, One of the real pirates buried a treasure there. (Treasure Island)
Either an accessory or a trophy, - Having seen it, you would have guessed, - Its owner fought desperately for his life in a battle among the seas
And he was wounded, but did not lose heart, Although he was forced to hide the injury on his face. So let whoever found out be able to name this thing for us. (Black eye patch)
Hints
Then there was a search for coins and clues in a pile of Kinder egg boxes. Most of them contained candies in gold wrappers :).
The clue I found said:
"Look on a desert island."
From the last competition, the children guessed what uninhabited islands were. Another clue was hidden in one of the balloons.
It read:
“Would you like the key to the chest? We will give it to you only for 4 skulls of our old scoundrels who gave up their lives. Find them or go to Dave Jones yourself!”
We had to carry out archaeological excavations :
For 4 skulls we received a new task:
“Did you want a map? Do you know where the south, east, north, west are? Look for the compass, young bastards!
Searches in the room . There were a lot of notes scattered, but most were teasing:
- All hands on deck! Half-hearted! Aboard!
- You have a sense of smell like an old dog! Search better!
- There's no key here!
- Fraternize with the sea devil!
- So you will all end up broke!
- Search, search! Otherwise you will be hanging around like ticks in the wind!
- You can fire with all your guns, but there is no treasure here!
- Weigh anchor, you won't find anything!
- Caramba! Throw out the white flag!
- Well, so be it! I'm like a cook today! Get your card!
The latter, of course, was hidden by the pirates in the farthest corner...
Well, finally, here is the bottle with the map:
The map, compass and key have been found, the rest is a matter of technology. You need to turn the map along the compass and find the chest. On the map, they sketched out in advance the layout of the apartment and the route with arrows, in which direction how many steps to the chest.
The key to the lock on the chest fits:
And here is our treasure:
Hooray! And, of course, all participants were given certificates of honor:
The quest at home was a success, the guests liked it.
If you don’t have time to prepare a script and props, use our ready-made selection of pirate quests , which you just need to download and print. And yes, prepare the prizes yourself
