Pirate party for adults: escape boredom with full sail!

This article will provide information on what pirate party competitions for kids can be organized by adults to celebrate a child's birthday. Thanks to this event, children will remain happy. They will remember the joyful holiday for a long time.

One of the most dashing and fearless people are pirates. It is they who attract children with their thirst for adventure in search of treasures on distant islands and interesting adventures at sea. There are many interesting films and cartoons about pirates. But now we will not talk about this. Let's look at the topic of what competitions adults can come up with for a pirate party so that a group of children can have a fun time.

Despite the fact that now pirate-themed holidays are not new, they attract children. Children enjoy dressing up in costumes of famous pirate heroes and participating in games and competitions. Kids love to do tasks, sing, dance, run, scream and solve interesting problems.

Decor

First , decide what the design will be - cartoon or cinematic. In the first case, almost all the scenery will have to be drawn, cut, and painted. Cartoon attributes for a pirate party are available in stores - garlands, disposable tableware, flags, boats, etc.

This is a more economical option when you just want to have fun with friends without carefully thinking through decorations. Perfect for a family party with many children. Read more here.

If we are talking about a party in the style of pirates of the Caribbean, the design is supposed to be more realistic. This does not mean that you need to completely abandon bright holiday paraphernalia. It’s just that the interior should end up looking more like a scene from a movie than like a kindergarten hall hung with colorful decorations.

The colors of the evening are black, white-red and white-blue stripes, red and blue, brown. Some attributes can be decorated with “precious” stones. The interior should have silver and gold - spray paint, glitter.

Easy to implement ideas for a pirate party:

• remove everything that obviously does not fit into the topic. Cover anything that is difficult to remove. To do this, print and glue (or draw) ships, chests, etc. onto thick cardboard. Replace inappropriate paintings with photos, movie posters, Jolly Roger flags, sails, fishing nets;

• the ceiling can be covered with pieces of fabric hanging freely in waves - the same imitation of nets and/or sails ;

• It is advisable to choose rough, wooden or wicker furniture. Instead of chairs, benches, stools without backs and even drawers will fit perfectly ;

If the comfortable arrangement of guests is a priority, drape regular armchairs. For a party in a pirate style, chiffon, tulle, burlap, nets - tulle, painting, mosquito nets - are suitable.

• Tie nautical knots from thick ropes , hang them on the walls, backs of chairs, and the ceiling. On the net here and there, attach seahorses and stars, crabs, fish, algae;

• arrange barrels, roughly knocked together boxes, fake guns. You can place forged lanterns, treats in large bowls, and deliberately dirty bottles of rum on the barrel boxes;

• Be sure to use candles in your decoration , you can imitate them using batteries. “Antique” candlesticks are easy to make with your own hands, for example, from aluminum cans (painted with silver/gold). Candles in “dirty” bowls, glass jars with shells and sand look atmospheric;

• if you decide to organize a pirate party for Halloween, do not skimp on the dark details - skeletons, cobwebs and spiders, bats , creepy sea monsters, gravestones, ghosts (cardboard, figurines, silhouettes);

• make anchors and lifebuoys out of cardboard/plywood, hang and display old maps. It would be great if you could find a marine compass, a telescope, a sextant, a barometer, or a telescope. If not, print the photo, cut it out and glue it onto a cardboard base;

• use fake precious stones, pearls, silverware , coins and antique jewelry in the compositions, symbolizing countless treasures. Place the most valuable loot in chests. A real pirate chest is still an anachronism, so it’s better to spend time gluing a paper/cardboard template. Although, if you wish, you can put together a pirate chest from a base box or plywood, chipboard. Boxes are also suitable - carved wooden ones, without colorful designs.

• Even though this is an adult pirate party, without bright holiday accents the decor will turn out too gloomy. Add some color: garlands of recognizable pirate paraphernalia and accessories - ships, flags, anchors, skeletons, pirate figures, weapons, sea monsters;
• decoration from knotted ribbons on a clothesline or sisal rope (imitation rope) will enliven the space (the fabric is better striped, blue or red and white, plus flags with a skull/crossbones);
• buy stylized balloons or draw themed attributes on red, black, blue balloons.

How to host a pirate party

The scenario depends on the location of the holiday, the age of the participants and the occasion. But in any case, pirate stories, quests, competitions and quizzes will be appropriate.

A little history of piracy

The greatest flowering of piracy dates back to 1650–1730, when the most developed countries and their colonies were connected primarily by water/sea transport. At first, the most pirate-prone areas were Jamaica and Tortuga, where English and French settlers raided Spanish ships and villages. Then pirate ships from different countries began to ply the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean and rob merchant ships there. Since 1716, predominantly English pirates have become more active in the Caribbean. Later, their activities gradually faded away.

Pirates were divided into “free earners” - filibusters, buccaneers, and those with a patent from the government - corsairs, privateers.

The most famous pirates were:

• Jack Rackham (filibuster) - ship "Treasure". He came up with the Jolly Roger flag with sabers - the most common symbol;
• William Kidd (England, privateer) – frigate “Adventure”;
• Francis Drake (England, corsair) - galleon "Golden Hind". Participant in the victory over the Great Armada of the Spanish fleet, author of many geographical discoveries;
• Henry Morgan (England, corsair) - frigate "Reckoning". Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica;
• Bartholomew Roberts - Black Bart (filibuster) - frigate "Royal Fortune". Created the "Pirate Code";
• Edward Teach - Blackbeard (filibuster) - frigate "Queen Anne's Revenge". Based on his fight against the rebels, the song “15 Men on a Dead Man’s Chest” was invented;
• Henry Avery - Long Ben (filibuster) - frigate Fantasia;
• Amaro Pargo (Spain, privateer). Repeatedly fought with Drake and Teach, defending the interests of Spain. He had numerous government awards and received the title of peer.

In Russia, maritime piracy was not widespread. It is known that under Ivan the Terrible, the privateering service in the Baltic Sea was entrusted to the Dane Karsten Rode. Actions were envisaged against Sweden and Poland. In 1716, Peter the Great issued a privateering patent to Lieutenant Ladyzhensky to fight Swedish ships that threatened the safety of Narva. In addition, during the Russian-Turkish War, privateer ships of the Black Sea Greeks were used. Patents were issued by Russian officials.

Pirate customs

No less interesting are pirate customs, without knowledge of which it is impossible to prepare a complete and interesting script.

• Black Mark.

A sign of an accusation brought against one of them by the pirate community. Introduced by Stevenson in the novel Treasure Island. In fact, according to the tradition of Caribbean pirates, the accused was given a “death card” - the ace of spades.

• Marriages.

Same-sex marriage has been practiced among pirates since the 17th century. When one of the couple died, the other received the right to his property.

• Earrings.

Heavy gold earrings, often found among pirates, were not only decoration, but also a guarantee of a dignified funeral. Many engraved on their inside the name of the port where the body was to be delivered.

• Flag.

In addition to the black Jolly Roger, a red flag was often raised on the mast of a pirate ship - as a sign that there was no mercy for the enemy, and everyone would be killed.

• Rum.

Rum, the favorite drink of pirates, was used to disinfect raw water on ordinary days (free from battles). Lemon juice (an anti-scurvy remedy) and sugar were also added. And the result was grog - an everyday pirate “cocktail”.

• Songs.

The pirates' favorite song "15 Men on a Dead Man's Chest" was written based on real events. There was a mutiny on Edward Teach's ship Queen Anne's Revenge. He was depressed, and the 15 instigators were landed on an uninhabited island, each given a bottle of rum.

There was no fresh water on the island, and the captain decided that the sailors would die of thirst (rum, like alcohol, contribute to dehydration). However, one of the rebels, the boatswain, took command. Under his leadership, the sailors collected dew and raindrops, caught fish and sea animals... And yet they survived. A month later, the ship returned, and at the insistence of the crew, the sailors were taken on board.

Photozone

• If you are throwing a party outdoors, build a “facade” of a pirate ship from scrap materials. Place stools in the back for guests to step onto the deck. Cut out porthole windows in the side.

• Tantamaresca - a gallant company of pirates celebrates a successful voyage, divides the loot, etc. Cardboard base, printed on top, windows for faces. Or organize the space - the scenery for the chosen scene.

• Boat on a blue background with clouds. In the foreground of the photo zone are paper wings of waves. We climb inside, take pirate accessories - a map, a telescope, a bottle of rum (whatever).

• Banner with photos of movie pirates , “Pirates of the Caribbean” is especially popular. You can print repeated photos of characters or your favorite movie scene on the banner.

• The Black Pearl's cabin, captain's bridge, etc. More suitable for indoor party. Although you can organize it on the street, only the background will have to be covered with wooden shields or the photo zone should be placed against the wall of a house, barn, or in front of a fence.

Setting up a photo zone

So that each guest has a lot of bright photographs as a memory of your holiday, think in advance about the design of the photo zone for the pirate party. Decorate it with flags, ship rigging, colorful balls, old suitcases and chests. The background can be a large treasure hunt map.

To make your photos even more interesting, you can prepare cardboard signs in the shape of clouds with funny phrases in advance. Coming up with an original text for them is not difficult. Just remember the most famous pirate expressions. For example:

• “I’m going with full sails!”
• “Three thousand devils to the rumba!”
• "Thunder me!" etc.

But when choosing phrases, do not forget that children will be photographed with them first of all. Therefore, most of the not too censored pirate expressions will have to be left out.

Invitations

It's great if invitations to a pirate party reflect the level of preparation for the holiday. If the decorations are simple and cartoonish, so should the invitations.

All at the highest level? Aged paper, elegant antique font, pearls, silver.

• a rolled-up message in a sealed bottle with shells and stones;

• pirate schooner made of paper , matches, wooden model. Text on the sail or in the hold;

• card with burnt, frayed edges. Schematic diagram of the road to the party venue (mark several main points along the way). Text over background map;

• Black Mark. Text on the postcard spread;

• miniature paper chests. The text is on the letter inside, in a scattering of chocolate coins and candies in foil.

Come up with pirate nicknames for your guests if this moment is not included in the script. Include pirate slang and recognizable phrases in the invitation. Write the time, place, dress code and other official information in the corner below or on the card included with the invitation.

On the sixth day, a company of the most notorious pirates gathers on the deck of *Name of the ship, cafe*. And you are among them, *Guest's name* There will be something to fill the holds and wet your throat. Let's shake the bones in the company of young and very generous girls. Sea urchin in your ass if you don't come! PS: Rumor has it that in addition to drinking until the hell out of hell, old *Name of the organizer* is preparing an exciting and profitable business for us!

Suits

Girls dressed as ladies - retro dress and hairstyle, elegant, brand new. Or a tomboy, a seductive bandit - torn stockings, fishnet suspenders, a short retro skirt, a corset with a deep neckline, a creative mess on her head, bright makeup.

Costumes in unisex style are perfect for a pirate party. Forgetting for a moment about the stupid story about women on ships, ladies can transform into the most charming crew members. In this case, the clothing differs only in design from a men’s pirate costume - it is more open and not so baggy.

Options:

• vest with blue or red stripes. For girls - with a deep neckline, lowered on one shoulder, tied under the chest with a knot, etc.;

• The image of a pirate girl can be easily recreated from a couple of clothing items: a short dress with a deep neckline, a fluffy skirt and wide sleeves, over which is thrown a fitted leather vest or a miniature corset. Themed accessories will complete the look.

• white or cream shirt. The sleeves are loose, preferably with puffy cuffs. “Pirate” cuffs and frills can be easily sewn with your own hands or assembled with an elastic band (worn as a bracelet, fastened with buttons, eyelets, etc.);

• When it's not hot outside, a pirate's frock coat, camisole, vest, or leather cloak is appropriate. But indoors/in the sun they are cumbersome. It's better to take a couple of photos and take off your outerwear. Or let this part of the costume be made of light fabric, fake;

• shortened breeches, like Jack Sparrow's. Baggy pants, loose, tucked into boots. Leather trousers, for ladies - narrow, tight. Boots with high tops, fabric ones are more convenient: sew fake tops directly to the trousers. For girls, short boots or high-heeled shoes are suitable. Thick knee socks and closed shoes in color will pass for over the knee boots.

Clothes can have holes in several places, become disheveled, and become worn out. This way the image will turn out to be more natural - a well-worn camisole, an unwashed shirt, trampled boots. Transferable tattoos are also in the theme.

Enthusiasts willing to take the time to create an elaborate costume have plenty to choose from: William Ternet, Billy Bootstrap, Tia Dalma, Elizabeth Swan, Davy Jones, Mister Cotton. And that's just Pirates of the Caribbean!

Accessories for a pirate-themed party play almost a bigger role than costumes. They are the ones who make the chosen image unambiguous and recognizable:

• pistols, saber or sword, knife. Shoulder belt, scabbard;
• compass, telescope, watch on a chain;
• a wide sling (a scarf will do, maybe a bright one with fringe);
• leather belt with a buckle (you can have two at once, like Jack Sparrow);
• neck scarf, bandana, eye patch, cocked hat;
• stylized jewelry (large rings, hoop earrings, skulls and bones);
• various little things in the hair, on the belt, wrists. Talismans, amulets made of skins, bones, fabric, beads.

Menu, serving

Simple table decoration ideas for a pirate party:

• Shared buffet table. Cover with a tablecloth and put on a net. Decorate the “skirt” of the tablecloth with steering wheels, anchors, and ropes. Place the mast with sails in the center of the table or on the back wall, in the background. If there is no room for a mast, you can place the “sail” horizontally, in waves directly above the table, under the ceiling.

• Several country tables with sticks for installing sun umbrellas. But instead of umbrellas, build masts-sails. Come up with a name for each ship table and sew it on the tablecloth on the front side of the “side”.

• Move a large table to the wall, cover it to the floor with burlap or thick fabric. Place boxes and barrels on top - several tiers, chaotically. And on them are plates and dishes with snacks, bottles, cans instead of glasses (port surroundings or hold).

• Choose dishes based on your level of preparation and the importance of the event. These can be stylized paper plates, glasses, glass and crystal, or “silver” - cups, trays, “antique” cutlery.

• Use pirate flags and other recognizable paraphernalia to decorate skewers, tubes, serving cups. It’s easier to lay out/post cards beautifully than to rack your brains over the thematic design of each dish.

• Several barrels with taps and a globe bar will fit perfectly into the theme.

• Buy ice molds - skulls, bones, balls , fish, boats, diamonds. You can replace them with molds for chocolate and baking.

• Are you having a pirate party for Halloween? Be sure to use watermelons, melons and pumpkins to decorate the room and to serve any dishes (bowls of halves).

• For a pirate birthday, order a cake in a recognizable style. Islands, treasure chests, ships, etc. An unforgettable surprise for the birthday boy and all the guests!

• Place the sweets in cardboard chests and boats , in decorated transparent jars and vases. Buy a lot of candies in multi-colored foil (precious stones, in bulk), chocolate bars (also in foil - ingots). Make flags, anchors, steering wheels, etc. from mastic, decorate cupcakes, cakes, and cookies.

For added ambience, include a large whole baked fish and seafood in the pirate menu. The rest is up to your taste. Sliced ​​vegetables, fruits, any salads. A buffet is ideal when plans include active fun, games, and dancing. Canapés, miniature sandwiches, snacks in baskets and vases, kebabs themselves are a bright decoration for the table.

Any drinks are available, but for atmosphere, you can put a few bottles of rum on the table. Print out the “vintage” labels and re-glue them. You can “age” the bottles themselves - dust them, wrap the necks with twine, and glue them with themed decor.

Since this is an adult pirate party, there is no point in fiddling with each dish for a long time. But some of the appetizers from the menu can be served in “boats” and set the “sails”. Making a boat with your own hands is very simple. You need a skewer (mast), a board and a sail. Boat - an empty half of a cucumber, an orange, an egg, diamond-shaped bread, a basket, etc. Any filling inside, a sail on a skewer - lettuce, shrimp, a thin slice of cheese, ham, cucumber.

Entertainment

When choosing a scenario for a pirate party for adults, consider the space available to guests. For example, it is better to organize a treasure hunt on a map in nature. Those. literally look for a place marked with a cross, walking nearby and completing quest after quest. Treasures can also be hidden indoors. But if there is not enough space, you won’t be able to roam around much. This means that the quest itself and the competitions must be feasible on the spot.

Pirate scenario options:

• With the invitation, each guest also receives a piece of a pirate map. Arriving at the party, guests put them together into a map with marked points. Tags are games and competitions that “lead” to a hidden chest;

• The card is torn and lost. Guests complete tasks, receiving a reward for each competition - another fragment. At the end, they fold the card and simply go to the chest;

Theme songs and music for a pirate party will come in handy during competitions. Download several songs from films and cartoons, make cuts. And you can dance and relax to any fiery music, especially since there are not many pirate songs that are truly suitable for a party.

• Instead of cards, games are rewarded with message fragments. For example, “The treasure is buried under the palm tree.” Cut the text into as many pieces as are provided for in the competition. The chest is placed in a box and in the far corner of the room. And above the box or in front of it is a cardboard “landmark”. In our example, this is a palm tree. You can come up with a riddle instead of a direct indication: “The treasure is where two pirates anchored together.” In pirate slang, “anchors came together” - they fought, i.e. You need to glue a picture of two fighting pirates onto the box.

• Several teams are fighting for the right to open the treasury. Suitable for large parties, when there are at least a couple of dozen “pirates”;

• The chest contains rewards with price tags. For each competition, the winners are awarded gold coins, doubloons or black marks. At the end, the accumulated wealth can be spent on gifts from the “dead man's chest”.

Regardless of the chosen scenario, you can schedule both team and solo competitions. If the plot does not provide for division into teams, simply play out this moment, for example, as training for a close-knit pirate gang.

Any competitions will fit into the scenario of a pirate party, for adults (in pairs, far from puritanical - according to the mood of the company) or for children, slightly modified in accordance with the theme. Use pirate slang and nicknames to create an atmosphere:

Moor - sit down Shake your bones - dance Fill the hold - have a snack Where can you whisper with the Jolly Roger? - where is the toilet? It's stormy in the hold - I'm drunk

Making a menu

Real sea wolves are unpretentious in food. But little robbers can be difficult to please. Therefore, pamper your guests with unusual sweets. To make the sweet table fit the theme of the holiday, it is better to order a candy bar from one of the Moscow companies. Specialists will help you beautifully arrange the treats for a pirate party, and you won’t have to think about what sweets to surprise your guests with.

But you won’t be full with tasty treats alone. Therefore, separately from the candy bar, you need to set a festive table with more satisfying dishes. Add fruits to the table that could grow on a desert island - bananas, pineapples, mangoes. And also - more quick and satisfying snacks - hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches. Even during games and competitions, they will help to quickly satisfy the hunger of little adventurers.

We wrote more about how to prepare treats for the holiday and not go wrong with the choice of table setting in our article “Children's birthday table.”

Initiation into pirates

Presenter: to become a real pirate, it’s not enough to be able to tear your throat, fill your tonsils and drag into the hold everything that’s bad. Anchor to my liver if I'm wrong! Every pirate is also obliged to maintain order on the ship! We're not cesspool rats!

Divide the floor into two sections using masking tape or another mark. Scatter balloons and crumpled newspapers. Provide guests with mops. Two teams, on either side of the dividing line. The goal is to throw “garbage” from your “deck” onto your neighbors’ board. For three minutes, guests push “garbage” back and forth with mops to a cheerful song. At the end, you need to evaluate the “cleanliness of the ship” of each team.

Aboard

Q: Is it difficult to board a combat frigate without preparation? No? Well, let's see if you are sea devils or boiled jellyfish!

Two chairs, two teams. The goal is to climb onto someone else’s chair-ship in a minute. The team whose members were able to fit on the enemy “frigate” in greater numbers wins.

Friendly duel

B: Hey, on deck! How many holds can be filled? Let's see how you draw with sabers. Otherwise, all the brave ones grind their tongues, but when it comes to it, the fry are inept!

A thin board or bench, a fake weapon. The two wave their sabers, trying to throw the enemy to the floor. The loser gives way to the next pirate.

Not just a battle

Q: You know how to swing mops and sabers, I admit. Well, how will there be nothing to scrub and no one to compare the length of knives with? What if Fortune turns its back on you and throws you onto an uninhabited island?

For a pirate-themed birthday party, you can rent equipment and play “pirates VS savages” paintball. An easier option is to get food on a desert island:

• darts-spears at the target;
• rings on hooks suspended on the shield;
• from a bow with suction cup arrows into the prey (the gunpowder got wet, I have to use the “grandfather’s” method);
• throw a lasso on mops in a bucket (glue a fake deer head to the mop);
• any other way to test the pirate's accuracy, depending on the location of the party.

The elbow is close

Q: It’s not for me to tell you how often several worthy teams of thugs and notorious scoundrels go along the same route. Competition, so that it would be torn apart... And there are less unexcavated treasures left than worthy young ladies in the port at night... I’m grinding something with my tongue like a drunken boatswain, thunder strike me! Let's dig it up already!

A large basin with sand and buried treasure - any shiny nonsense. The goal is to use a teaspoon (or Chinese chopsticks?) to get more treasures than your opponents in a minute. You can do it in teams or every man for himself.

One leg is good!

Q: A pirate who is not prepared for any losses has rotten cuttlefish ink instead of brains! There *pirate nickname of the blindfolded guest* lost his eye, and nothing happened - invigorating! What if he blows out his leg with a cannonball? Let's see how you cope with such a twist!

Relay race, two teams racing or all together. At the finish line there is a chair with a bottle and glasses. On the bottle is the label “Rum – life-giving drink!” The guest bends one leg and jumps to the finish line, leaning on a crutch or cane (for decoration). Having reached the stool, he pours and drinks the “life-giving drink” - the leg grows back! I ran back and passed the crutch to the next one. If you're having a pirate birthday, have all the party guests toast before the "healing."

Frigate Regatta

Q: It remains to test the strength of the pirate spirit. Davy Jones, an anchor in his throat, lets the weak ones go in packs as food for the fish!

Miniature paper boats, start-finish on a smooth surface. You need to blow on your boat so that it “sails” to the finish line before the others. You can use teams of two large ships and all together blow into the “sails” of your frigate.

Where does the rum go all the time? (c) Jack Sparrow

Q: Yo-ho-ho, honorable pirates! I have no more doubts that only the most notorious swindlers, tricksters and other filibusters have gathered here! Let's drink to the dregs for this!

Two teams and two big bowls. Or every man for himself - a large plastic glass. You need to quickly empty the container (it’s funnier through a straw).

Pirate party for adults: script, competitions, costumes

If your soul requires adventure, filled with the flavor of the era of sea robbers, with notes of romance and light brutality, then a pirate party is exactly what will give the maximum boost of energy to all guests of the event, regardless of age and character. This holiday will give everyone the opportunity to show their best qualities and abilities, show their individuality against the background of others, learn to act in a team, and most importantly - have an unforgettable fun time!

We recommend reading how Zavodila.com organized a pirate party on a yacht.

The pirate-themed party scenario will fit perfectly into birthday celebrations, corporate events and bachelor parties. It is worth noting that a pirate party for children can be organized no worse than for adults, the main thing is to use your imagination to the maximum and create the appropriate surroundings.

What the article is about:

1. Location.
2. Invitations.
3. Meeting with guests.
4. Interior decoration.
5. Dress code.
6. Treats.
7. Music.
8. Entertainment and competitions.
9. Incentive prizes.
10. Quest “In search of treasures” and a scenario for a children’s party in a pirate style.

Location

Since the event involves a marine theme and an unprecedented drive, it is worth taking a closer look at a restaurant or cafe by the water, a river bus or a pleasure boat. If you can’t organize a party near or on the water, then an outdoor option would be a good option. If you want to have fun in winter, you can arrange everything at home or in a banquet hall. The main thing is not the place, but the right atmosphere and close, relaxed people nearby.

Invitations

Where does the holiday begin? Of course, with an invitation. Like everything else, invitations to a pirate party should be themed accordingly.

If the organizers of the holiday are limited in time, then you can send invitations to guests by email or on social networks. Finding templates is not a problem these days; you just need to enter the correct query into search engines. For the convenience of a virtual invitation to a party, you can unite all invitees with a common hashtag #pirateparty or create a new page where you can discuss the dress code, drinks, menu and other points with potential guests.

But, of course, flyers made by yourself will look more original and unusual. There are many options and forms for making invitations; everyone can choose the most suitable one. Let's look at some of them.

First, let's figure out what everyone associates pirates with - a stormy sea, a ship, a treasure chest, a black mark and ancient scrolls placed in a bottle? Yes, this is exactly what you need! The ideal solution would be to arrange invitations in the form of scrolls wrapped in twine, paper chests that open, and the text of the invitation or postcard with a black mark is written inside. Organizers should stock up on colored paper, cardboard and glue in advance.

Another original option would be to write an invitation text on a treasure map and divide it into exactly as many pieces as the number of guests invited to the party. At the end of the party, participants will be able to connect their map pieces and look for the real treasure!

The text should contain information about the time and location of the event, the presence of a dress code and a secret password that will serve as a pass.

Meeting with guests

All friends come to the holiday with an invitation. The Dread Pirate asks everyone for their pass word at the entrance and also controls their dress code. You can hang a poster of Jolly Roger on your front door to get you excited about the pirate fun to come. The door itself will not open until the newly-minted “pirate” correctly names the password. They can be the words “yo-ho-ho”, “piasters”, “Davy Jones chest”, “bottle of rum”, etc. Those who have completed the task are given a black mark on their hand and given pirate attributes: bandanas , blindfolds, weapons, etc.

Those who come “on deck” should be offered to paint pirate tattoos, wounds from sea battles and bruises from battles using face painting. A make-up artist specially hired by the organizers will paint everyone.

At the entrance, each guest invents a pirate name for himself, it could be: Invincible Jim, Blackbeard, Jack Sparrow, Lanky Ben, Jim Hawkins, Barbarossa, Flint, Morgan, Deadly Isabel, Ruthless Charlotte... In order not to forget the nickname, give your friends badges with imitation old paper, where everyone writes their new pirate name. Throughout the evening, guests are required to call each other only by fictitious names; this harmoniously fits into the general atmosphere of the holiday. Anyone who mistakenly calls a person by his real name is fined by the organizers. For example, he takes a mop and scrubs the “deck” for 2 minutes, or the floor, if you are not on a ship. Hang a board or just a piece of paper where you mark how many times during the evening you managed to tear off (or peel off?) the deck. The person who is guilty three times receives the nickname "Mop". Make a headband with this inscription, and let the most active lover of cleanliness wear it. This will be a good reminder for others.

All those gathered are now ready for real sea adventures!

Interior decoration

Decorating a party in a pirate style will require a lot of props and preliminary preparation, because the created surroundings should resemble the deck of a real pirate schooner, where daring and desperate pirates will have fun!

What is there on every corsair ship, besides the special spirit of the harsh sea wolves? Any ship must have a steering wheel; this is an essential attribute of a pirate party. A decorative marine “rudder” is installed in the center of the room, in the most visible place, so that everyone can feel like a real captain. Undoubtedly, various kinds of rope ladders, fishing nets with shells tangled in them, and ropes will perfectly complement the created decor.

Wooden chests lined with metal containing unearthly treasures and caskets with rubies, diamonds and gold will become a real pearl of the holiday. You can attach seagulls and albatrosses cut out of cardboard or paper to the curtains, and hang ancient treasure maps of the seven seas, depicting famous pirates and their ships, on the walls. For example, posters of the legendary Henry Morgan, nicknamed “The Immortal,” and his frigate “Oxford,” and Edward Teach, nicknamed “Blackbeard,” and his ship “Queen Anne’s Revenge.”

In addition to famous corsairs and their faithful ships, you can attach ancient treasure maps, exact copies of real maps of the 16th century, or pirate-themed posters to the walls.

You should definitely order a pirate tantamaresque, where every guest can feel like a real sea robber, as well as get interesting pictures as a souvenir. If you don’t find a ready-made photo frame, select an interesting, very high-resolution picture and order printing on a banner or film from a printing house. Then cut out the holes for the faces yourself.

In the room you can place such important marine attributes as telescopes, binoculars, compasses, globes, small anchors, sabers, bottles of rum, gin with special labels of famous rum brands. Ideally, all the props are made in the style of the 15th–16th centuries, this gives a special charm to all items and creates the right mood for the party guests.

Hang the room with garlands consisting of triangles of dark colors and skulls depicted on them. Black balloons with pirate symbols will also complement the created atmosphere of a corsair schooner.

Dress code

At a pirate-themed party, it is important to set the right mood, and the appearance of the participants plays an important role here. Preparing themed costumes is not very difficult; many of the necessary elements can easily be found in any closet; moreover, they are suitable for both women and men. For example, a beige T-shirt, a T-shirt with a skull, a white or nude shirt, a belt with a rough buckle, a bandana, preferably red, and wide hats - this is what the average corsair’s basic wardrobe looks like.

The look can be complemented with sabers and knives, an eye patch, spyglasses, colorful boots, false beards, toy pistols made in the style of the 16th century, wigs, a cane with the image of the Jolly Roger and even a sewn toy parrot on the shoulder - the more accessories and paraphernalia , the more fun and interesting!

With a man’s costume, everything is clear, but the image of a pirate can be thought out in a much more interesting way.

Girls can dress up in a white shirt with a corset that will favorably highlight all the curves of the sea robber’s figure and black leather leggings, or dress up in a short dress in black and red tones, fishnet tights and high-heeled boots.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the makeup of the fair half; it should be catchy and provocative. Smokyeyes and red lipstick are ideal.

Since some guests may ignore the dress code, make sure you have the necessary pirate paraphernalia in advance: hats, bandanas, black marks and blindfolds. This is a minimal set from which you can create a full-fledged costume for a pirate party in a few minutes.

For more information on how to make pirate outfits for children and adults yourself, see here.

Treats at a pirate party

When creating a menu, do not forget about the special lifestyle of these sea bandits, whose main diet consisted of meat, fish, vegetables and, of course, rum.

But at such a holiday, what is important is not what dishes will be served, but what they will be called. For example, an ordinary mimosa salad turns into a “Jolly Roger” salad, and to complete the image, a skewer with the image of a pirate is stuck into it, a salad with crab sticks becomes “Sea salad with the tongue of a chatty corsair”, sandwiches with liver turn into “Crisps anointed with Moby’s liver” Dick”, and with red caviar – “Sandwiches with shark caviar”. Place small signs next to the dishes with their names.

The “Pirates' Treasure” dish, which is stuffed pancakes rolled into bags, deserves special attention. You can use mushrooms and meat, caviar, cottage cheese, etc. as filling.

You can also prepare mackerel baked in the oven with vegetables, turkey baked with garlic in Spanish, chicken thighs marinated in mayonnaise and spices, and serve everything under the name “Pirate fish and meat platter.”

Salad “Parrot Vinaigrette” fits harmoniously into the menu described above. It is an assortment of different fruits, preferably different in color. Tasty and healthy!

For a buffet version of the celebration, snacks on skewers with cheese and fruit or meat with vegetables, sandwiches with caviar or salmon, pizza in the form of a treasure map, where the location of the treasure can be highlighted with red bell pepper, and kebabs in the shape of a sword are perfect. The main thing is to decorate the presented dishes beautifully and interestingly.

Don't forget about the sweet table at the pirate party. A dessert in the form of cupcakes with images of pirates, a cake in a pirate style or in the shape of a sea schooner, gold bars in the form of chocolates will be a pleasant treat for those gathered.

What can’t any formidable pirate imagine his life without? A thousand devils, this is, of course, rum! There should be a lot of this drink, or better yet, even more! Pirates drank rum hot and called it grog; alcoholic drinks such as brandy and gin were also not ignored.

Since the drinks described above are strong, for girls you can offer cocktails using rum - Daiquiri, Mojito or Bloody Mary with vodka.

In addition to dishes and drinks, dishes and tablecloths with images of anchors, skulls or just sea stripes will perfectly complement the created atmosphere.

Musical accompaniment

Pirates loved to have fun, dance and sing. Therefore, the music at the party should be appropriate - cheerful and incendiary. These can be energetic hits or soundtracks to everyone’s favorite pirate films, for example, “Treasure Island” and “Pirates of the Caribbean”.

Entertainment and competitions of the pirate party

The improvised ship "Tortuga", where all the guests of the pirate-themed party have gathered, is sailing to the harbor of fun and entertainment! Every pirate dreams of becoming the bravest and achieving unprecedented wealth. Every corsair, regardless of gender, will have a chance to defend their honor and dignity, as well as to prove themselves. But to do this you need to go through a series of dangerous, exciting and sometimes very fun tests.

If the celebration takes place in a restaurant or banquet hall, then each table can be given its own name, by analogy with sea ships. For example, the frigate "Barracuda", the ship "Filibusters" or the schooner "Golden Doubloon". In this way, teams are created to participate in pirate competitions.

If there is a buffet option, then each robber will defend his honor alone.

"The Whistling Robber"

4-5 participants are selected, each is given a whistle. One by one, the pirates draw cards with the name of one famous song written on them. Everyone's task is to whistle the melody in such a way that the audience guesses it. Whoever conveys the melody most accurately with a whistle wins.

"Aboard"

Players are given inflatable balloons containing doubloons. The essence of the game is to burst your opponent's balloon and take away his gold, but at the same time protect your own.

"The Mystery of Your Name"

This game involves two people. Each person has an image on a marine theme (ship, shell, dolphin, etc.) with a number (55, 40, 15) taped to their back. Participants stand facing each other, and jumping on one leg, try to see a number and a photograph on the opponent’s back. The first one to find out this information wins.

"Jug of Happiness"

What are pirates without drinking rum? Four strong men are required to participate. You offer everyone a mug of cocktail with rum: whoever drinks it first wins. You can make it more difficult, for example, drink through a straw and with your eyes closed.

"Lost Treasures of the Watery Depths"

To play you will need a small basin filled with water. You need to throw a few grapes, bananas and apples into it. Participants take turns kneeling down and using their teeth to try to pull the fruit out of the water. Whoever pulls out the most wins a prize.

"The Artful Robber"

There are a lot of balloons scattered on the floor (without strings or strings), you need to collect the maximum number of them in your hand in a limited time, and hold them without dropping them on the floor. All this action takes place to energetic music.

“Boarding the Vessel” (for sober participants only)

2 teams of players are determined. Each is given a ship - a chair, which is installed at a distance from each other. Participants stand near their “ship” and wait for the signal. After the “Board” command, the crew begins to board the makeshift ship. Fun and interesting music plays in the background, and when it ends, the game ends. The team with the most crew on the chair wins.

"Pirate Quiz"

It will be interesting and educational to take a quiz on your knowledge of the life of pirates. We suggest asking the following questions:

• What's a pirate's favorite drink?
• Who is the author of "Treasure Island"?
• What is the name of the Spanish silver coin?
• What is “Board”?
• What were the names of the main characters in the film Pirates of the Caribbean?
• Who is considered the most famous pirate in the world?

You can also add humorous questions here. For example, "Riddles from Davy Jones":

• Which month is shorter than the others? May.
• What is between the balcony and the kitchen? The letter "i".
• What is cooked but inedible? Lessons.
• Why do you go to the kitchen when you want to eat? By gender.
• What will happen to the yellow scarf if it falls into the Red Sea? He'll get wet.

The one who answers the most questions correctly wins.

"Strength of mind"

To organize, you will need plastic bottle caps and matchboxes. The number of players must strictly correspond to the number of props. Participants stand parallel to each other. A cork or box is placed at a distance of 20 cm from each. The point of the game is to blow them out as far as possible. The one who inflates the longest distance is the winner.

"Treasure Island"

This competition is pre-prepared by the organizers. Participants are divided into two teams, each of which receives intricate maps of unearthly treasures. The path to the jewelry is encrypted, but there are specific objects near which there are clues. For example, each table is a ship, a clue is attached to one of them, the next one is located near an island, the role of which is played by a bar counter, etc. Following the clues, participants try to find the hidden treasure as quickly as possible. Whoever finds it faster wins.

There can be many games for a pirate party. For example, choose the most beautiful pirate of the holiday, organize a competition for the most singing pirate or dexterous dancer, compete to see who can tie a sea knot better, the main thing is the spirit of victory.

You can finish the entertainment program by watching your favorite movie “Pirates of the Caribbean”, or dancing to energetic music.

Since all the guests will be busy with games and events at the party, it is worth hiring a professional photographer so that everyone has vivid memories of the holiday, of themselves in a colorful image and of the fun that everyone will remember with warmth in their souls for many months to come .

Incentive prizes

After the games and competitions, all participants receive incentive prizes. These could be keychains in the shape of an anchor or a steering wheel, magnets, an exclusive pirate hat, a toy spyglass, a T-shirt with a pirate print, or chocolate piastres.

And don’t forget to insert encouraging phrases: anchor down my throat, burst my spleen, strike me with thunder, port rats, mainmast in your ass!

Quest “In Search of Treasures” and a pirate party scenario for children.

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Quizzes, table games (minutes of rest)

• untie sea knots at speed;
• solve riddles on a maritime and pirate theme;
• decipher pirate slang (phrases, phrases, curses);
• test on knowledge of the film “Pirates of the Caribbean” or just pirate life;
• funny questions and answers. Only one option is correct, the remaining two are absurd. What was the name of J. Sparrow's ship: Devil's Dozen, Black Pearl or Salty Beluzhina? Using a rhyme generator, it’s easy to come up with as many of these questions/answers as you want.

At the end of the scenario - “dig” and open the chest, divide the treasures (themed gifts, “The Most Notorious Pirate” medals).
If the party is in honor of a birthday, ceremoniously bring out a pirate cake - a surprise from the cook. You can arrange an explosion at a powder warehouse (fireworks) or a rain of money (paper show).