Pirate Adventure Party Games & Activities
- Treasure Hunt (Classic)
Materials Needed:
- Treasure map (paper copies)
- Clue cards or riddles
- Small treasure chests or containers
- Prizes (chocolate coins, gems, small toys)
Rules:
- Hide clues around the yard or house in “piratey” spots (under the table, near a palm tree prop, in a boot).
- Give each crew (or individual) a map and the first clue.
- Each clue leads to the next until they reach the treasure.
- First team to find the treasure wins bonus loot!
Prize: Each participant gets part of the treasure (treats, coins, or trinkets). First to finish gets a bigger gem or “Royal Pirate Medal.”
- Walk the Plank
Materials Needed:
- Long wooden board or a taped line
- Blue tarp or sheet (for pretend water)
- Plastic sharks or fish
- Stopwatch
Rules:
- One at a time, kids must walk across the “plank” without falling off.
- For older kids, make them balance with an object in hand (like a parrot plushie).
- Add music and make it a timed challenge.
Prize: Parrot stickers, pirate medals, or mini spyglasses.
- Cannonball Toss
Materials Needed:
- Black beanbags or rolled-up socks as “cannonballs”
- Buckets or barrels
- Masking tape to mark throw lines
Rules:
- Kids stand behind the line and try to toss cannonballs into the bucket.
- Younger kids stand closer; older kids stand farther away.
- Everyone gets 3 tosses. Points awarded for each successful hit.
Prize: Pirate tattoos, inflatable swords, or gold coin pouches.
- Pin the Patch on the Pirate
Materials Needed:
- Large pirate poster
- Paper eye patches with double-sided tape
- Blindfold
Rules:
- Blindfold the child and gently spin them.
- They try to stick the patch in the correct spot on the pirate.
- Closest to the pirate’s eye wins!
Prize: Pirate bandanas or treasure map scrolls.
- Capture the Flag – Pirate Edition
Materials Needed:
- Two pirate flags
- Cones or rope for marking boundaries
- Bandanas for team identification
Rules:
- Split kids into two teams: Blackbeards vs. Redbeards.
- Each team hides their flag and tries to protect it while trying to steal the other team’s.
- If you get tagged on the opponent’s side, you go to “brig” (jail) until freed by a teammate.
Prize: Mini treasure chests or “First Mate” ribbons.
- Dig for Treasure (Sensory Bin Game)
Materials Needed:
- Large bin filled with sand or rice
- Hidden treasures (plastic coins, jewels, small toys)
- Small shovels or scoops
- Mini buckets
Rules:
- Let kids take turns digging for treasure within a time limit (e.g., 30 seconds).
- Each item they find = 1 point.
- Can be done relay-style or free play.
Prize: They keep whatever treasure they dig up.
- Parrot Ring Toss
Materials Needed:
- Tall parrot plush or plastic parrot on a stand
- Rings (glow rings, pool diving rings, or rope rings)
Rules:
- Kids try to toss rings over the parrot from a marked distance.
- Each successful ring earns points or coins.
Prize: Small pirate animals, gem rings, or eyepatches.
- Pirate Freeze Dance
Materials Needed:
- Pirate music playlist
- Open space
Rules:
- Play pirate tunes (like sea shanties or adventure music).
- Kids dance and act silly until the music stops.
- Anyone moving when the music pauses is “out” for a round.
- Last pirate dancing wins.
Prize: Pirate medal, captain’s hat, or musical parrot toy.