Pirate's Treasure

By Claudea Blythe

Here's a game that is great for a pirate party theme or for any preschooler's party. Pirates Treasure will delight children with the opportunity to win treasure and use real pirate words! Gather up the matey's and the treasure map for a good time "ARRRGH!"

About The Game

Nothing is more fun than pretending to be a pirate! Preschoolers love using the distinct language of the ole' treasure looting scondrals. What better way to to start a pirate party than with a game that reaps the rewards of TREASURE! This is a great party game that allows all of the preschoolers a chance to win. The best part about Pirate's Treasure is that everyone that participates will receive some of the treasure!

What You Will Need

Chocolate gold coins (or real coins)

Play necklaces, bracelets, and rings

Blindfold

About 6 children

How To Play

1. Blindfold the birthday child and have him/her to sit in the middle of the other children, forming a circle. 

2. Place all of the treasure items in front of your preschooler. Have the children take turns trying to steal a piece of treasure from the pile (taking only one at a time). 

3. If the birthday preschooler hears a thief sneaking up to steal the treasure they can yell "shiver me timbers" and try to touch the thief.

4. If the thief is touched they must forfeit the treasure and return to their place, until their turn comes around again. 

5. If the thief is successful then they may keep the treasure as a game prize. The game can be played until all children have successfully obtain some of the treasure.

Make It More Interesting

The best part about pretending to be a pirate is getting to use all sorts of pirate words... well using a map and having an eye patch is great too! Here are some words that will help your preschooler feel a bit more like a real pirate!

"Yo ho ho"
Matey
"Avast, me hearty"
Land ho
Walk the plank
"Aye, Aye"
"Shiver me timbers"
"Arrgh"
Dabloom
"Ahoy"

Use these terms to liven up the game during any phase of play and you'll have host of happy pirates!

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