Preparation & Setup

Get cozy, make a coffee- It only takes 10 minutes to prepare the whole Party Entertainment

• Each item is marked with a Number. Look out for the sticker! Place them all outside the box for better visibility.

• Use the "Map sheet of paper" (item 1) and draw the room/ area (if outdoor) draw important marks ( sofa, tree, fireplace) etc. and draw the final area where you will hide the treasure.
  --> Rip the map into 8 pieces and you have your 8 clues

  The clues don`t have to be logically connected. They might also win a clue from you -when- for example - they solve a riddle or win a game.

• Hide the first clue in a shoe/ cupboard/ shoe rack

• Fill the Pinata with some sweets and add one piece of the Map

• Pot and wooden Spoon for blindfolded Pot game
  TIP: use the pirate crowns (item 12) as a blindfold for the pinata and also the pot game. kids just pull it down on their eyes.

• Get a white A4 paper and draw ( using the secret ink pen - item 2) an Arrow that shows in the direction where you will hide another clue. Kids have to find out that they have to use the pen light to make it visible. ( For this you will add other items amongst the pen, such as a cup, a fruit and a toy- to make them guess which of the toys will help them "illuminate" the paper.

• On a blanket ( when in the park) or on a table - prepare the Masks (item 3) and the tattoos( item 4) and a bowl with water and towel for the tattoos

• in the corner of the table prepare (for later) the wooden crafts.

• Hide the treasure
  --> Take (item 5) the treasure box and add in the beads and pipecleaners (item 6) - it is everything needed for the last craft. You can also add in sweets. Hide it somewhere under a blanket / under the sofa/ outdoors behind the tree and mark it with some of the glitter tape with a big X.
  TIP: Pipecleaners are easier to hold for the small hands to put the beads on- use it to stack the beads and then close it safely by bending it.

• Prepare the "Take home bags" (Item 7) so that the kids can fill it with what they craft, what they find in the pinata, treasure and any extras you would like to add.

• Hang the "Throw Banner" (item 9) in a door frame with the double sided tape (Item 8) ( if outdoors ( a tree) between 2 chairs, or simply held by an adult

• Lay out the Felt stones (Item 10)

• Prepare on the side the crafting activity with the wooden Pirate ships (item 11)

• Also find inside item 8 - straps to hang balloons and double sided dots for the felt stones - to pin them on the floor.

The itinerary

1. Intro Clip
   Gather the kids around the TV or a computer for them to hear their message from Pirate Goldbeard. ( Get your personalized message done by reaching out a couple of days before the birthday to confirm name of participating kids)
   To the kids:
   🎥 Gather ‘round the screen, young pirates! A message has just arrived from Captain Goldbeard himself! He’s counting on YOU to find the pieces of his treasure map before they are lost forever. Listen closely, for your adventure begins NOW!
   

2. Pirate Get ready Playlist Pirate sounds ( 25 minutes)
   Show them how to scratch with the wooden stick and make hearts or skulls on the masks. Put the tattoos on their Arms and hand them their Pirate crowns.
   To the kids:
   Before a pirate sets sail, they must look the part! Put on your pirate masks, mark your arms with fearsome tattoos, and grab your wooden sticks to carve out skulls, hearts, or secret pirate symbols. Once you’re ready, the real adventure begins!
   

3. Cheer them up - Hype them up (5 minutes)
   Gather them all with their Masks and Tattoos ( First Group Picture)
   Hype them up and find a common cheer or slogan. They will scream now ( with your guidance) and everytime they find a clue.
   Example: "Clue, clue, shout it loud! Treasure’s near, we’re so proud!

4. First clue will be found either in a shoe or the shoe rack. (if outside - inside a shoe)( 5 minutes)

   To the kids:
   Long ago, Captain Goldbeard lost his lucky boot while running from Shadowfang! He hid the first clue inside it.
   📜 “The first clue waits, hidden from view, check inside where you hide your shoe!”
   Quick, search the shoe rack or inside a boot—before the tide washes it away!
   

5. Crocodile River Challenge ( 10 minutes)
   Now you go to the Felt stones (Item 9) and have the kids take the challenge to arrive at the "other side of the Crocodile River"
   To the kids:
   Ahoy, brave adventurers! The treasure is across the Crocodile River, but beware—hungry crocs are lurking! Only the swiftest can escape. Step on the safe stones and make it across without touching the water. The first pirate to make it to the other side is the winner of the Crocodile River challenge and gets handed over the 2nd clue.
   
   Crocodile Challenge Twist (Optional):

   • Speed Round: Once a child makes it across, they have to quickly shout, "I’m safe from the crocs!" to become the winner.

   • Elimination Style: If a child touches the floor (the water), they have to go back to the starting line and try again, but keep trying until there's only one winner.
     

6. 🏴‍☠️ "Walk the Plank!" ( 10 minutes)

   • Place round felt stones (item 9) on the floor as stepping stones — one less than the number of kids.

   • Play pirate music Playlist song.

   • While the music plays, the little pirates must hop from stone to stone as if crossing the wild wild sea.

   • When the music stops — the sea rises! — every pirate must find a safe stone.

   • The pirate left without a stone is out — but earns a pirate patch sticker ( item 10) as a consolation prize

   • The last remaining pirate earns extra sweets for his take home bag and the 3rd clue

     To the kids:

   Yikes! The ghostly crew of Shadowfang is trying to stop you! The only way forward is to walk the plank carefully across the wild sea.

   🎵 Pirate music plays—hop from stone to stone as if crossing a stormy ocean.
   🎶 When the music stops—the waves crash! Find a safe stone FAST!
   🏴‍☠️ The last pirate standing wins extra treasure and the next clue!

7. Build your boat & Drink Break (25 minutes)
   Crafting (Item 11)
   Now they need to build their pirate ships and decorate them to sail out to the sea and conquer!
   Challenge: The kids will now craft for around 20 minutes
   ✅ Setup Tip: Use the kit and let the kids paint their ship colourful. Help them write their name on it and support them with adding the Wind Chimes. After let them dance around with them and make some mystical Pirate music . Another little addition to their take- home bag as a souvenir and to decorate their room.
   To the kids:
   Every pirate needs a mighty ship to sail the high seas! Now’s your chance to build, decorate, and name your own vessel. Once ready, let your wind chimes ring out a pirate tune to warn Shadowfang you are coming!
   

8. ⚓The Secret Ink Message (5 minutes)
   "The next clue is hidden… but it’s INVISIBLE! Use magic to reveal it!"
   📍 Hide the Clue: On a blank piece of paper (previously written with your magic pen).
   🎯 Challenge: put a couple of things on the table such as a spoon, a cup, a fruit and also the secret pen with its light that will make the ink visible on the paper.
   ✅ Setup Tip: Let each of the kids come up with an idea of how to make the clue visible. help them a bit after a while. Once they found the kniff, which gives them the Arrow that points towards the final clue.
   To the kids
   Use your wits and your tools… and when you find the special magic tool SHINE ITS LIGHT on the paper to uncover the hidden clue!
   

9. Hunt the bats (15 minutes) (item 9)
   🦇 "Beware of the bats! Defeat them with your pirate aim!"
   📍 Hide the Clue: Near a wall or door or keep it in your pocket.
   🎯 Challenge: Kids throw small bean bags through the holes of the pirate Throw Game Banner.
   ✅ Setup Tip: Let each child throw a couple of times and once arrived at 10 scores/hits in total ( count with them) the clue flies down ( from your hand on the floor for example) or from behind the banner you throw it to the front)
   To the kids:
   Dark shadows fly above you—bats guard the next clue! The only way to get past them is to knock them down with your pirate aim!
   

10. Blindfolded Pot Game (10 minutes) A classic!
    🥄 The Pirate's Drum
    Clue: "The last clue is hidden under the pirate’s drum! Find it blindfolded!"
    📍 Hide the Clue: Under a large pot or bowl. 🎯 Challenge: One child is blindfolded and must use a wooden spoon to tap around and find the hidden pot with the final clue inside.
    ✅ Setup Tip: Have kids guide the blindfolded player by shouting "hot!" or "cold!" as they search. You can make several rounds to let several kids be the blindfolded player and hide sweets under the pot until you finally hide the clue at the 4th or 5th round.
    To the kids:
    "Legend whispers that Captain Goldbeard’s most important map piece is guarded by the Echoing Drum of the Deep! But beware, young pirates—for the drum is enchanted and can only be found by those who listen to the voices of the sea! 🌊✨

    To break the spell, one pirate must wear the blindfold of mystery and use their wooden spoon like a true treasure seeker. The crew must guide them with magical whispers—calling “hot!” when they are near and “cold!” when they stray too far!

    Only the bravest pirate will awaken the drum’s hidden secret and reveal his most important map piece! 🏴‍☠️🔥"
    

11. Mini Piñata Challenge (10 minutes)
    "Break the pirate’s secret stash for your next clue!"
    Hide the Clue: Inside the small piñata alongside sweets.
    🎯 Challenge: Kids take turns hitting the piñata to get the next clue.
    To the kids:
    A final treasure chest stands before you, its ancient lock sealed with a powerful pirate spell! 🔒✨ Legend says that only the mightiest crew can break the enchantment, but it will take more than strength alone—it will take true pirate spirit!

    Raise your weapons high, summon the power of the seven seas, and strike with all your might! Only when the magic is shattered will the hidden riches and the final clue be revealed! 🏴‍☠️
    

12. Treasure found (10 minutes)
    💰 Final Clue – X Marks the Spot! "You’re so close! Find the big X where the treasure chest rests!"
    🎯 Challenge: Kids dig through a box (filled with crumpled paper or scarves) to find the hidden treasure chest.
    🎉 Treasure Found! ✅ Setup Tip: Mark the spot with a big red "X" using tape or fabric. Build excitement by making the kids search around before revealing the spot.

    🏆 Celebration Once the treasure is found, celebrate with a pirate chant! Let the kids cheer, and take a group photo with their loot!
    

13. Jewellery Crafting of Treasure (20 minutes)
    
    Now they can sit at the table and make their very own Pirate bracelets out of the beads and silver of Captain Goldbeard`s treasure. Everything is in the treasure box and they can get creative. Help them with the elastic band and add it to their pirate bag to take home.
    To the kids:
    With the treasure now in your hands, it's time to forge your own legendary pirate wristband—woven with beads of fortune and silver from Captain Goldbeard’s secret stash! Wear it proudly as a sign of your grand adventure on the high seas!
    
    

    ⚓ Ready, Set, Adventure! With these easy steps, your Pirate Adventure Treasure Hunt will be a smooth, exciting, and unforgettable experience for all! Happy sailing, Captain! 🏴‍☠️