Pirates of Riverton

If you know me or my kids, you know the older ones are OBSESSED with Pirates of the Caribbean. They dress up like pirates, have tons of pirate booty from various events, posters, hats, trinkets, you name it they have it. Or they had it once and lost it. Anyway I took the girls to see Pirates 4 last week and it was awesome. So to follow up on that fun today we had a pirate treasure hunt. Here's the directions you can copy and adapt to your needs and own hiding places. This is similar to the game we played for the twins' birthday--complete with Road Block challenges and mystical clues.

I've added in parenthesis where I hid the clues, but you can choose your location if it doesn't match up with mine. Where it says Road Block Challenge that is the clue you hide instead of the next numbered clue. Then when the task is completed, hand them the matching clue.

Happy Hunting!

Welcome to “Race for Treasure.” 

You have each been chosen to go on a magnificent treasure hunt because of your great seeking abilities. Like pirates and hunters of old you have all been given the gifts of keen eyes, sharp senses and a good sense of direction. Along the way there will be 10 clues to find. This hunt is not without danger. Pirates and hunters have been protecting the treasures you are seeking for thousands of years. There will be challenge tasks along the way. This is the pirate’s way of keeping you from finding their loot. Each treasure hunter on your team MUST complete the challenge before anyone can move on. Best of luck on finding a great treasure and having fun while you work together to find it! —The Great Pirate Lords

Clue #1

You will find clue #2 in the place you hate to clean up every night after dinner. (Dishwasher)

Clue #2

ROADBLOCK CHALLENGE

Before you get clue 2 each treasure hunter must do one trick on the tramp and be passed off by the pirate master mom.

Clue #2

Clue 3 is by a large tree. (Big oak outside our house)

Clue #3

You will find clue 4 in a place opposite of the front door. (Hidden under a rock on the curb)

Clue #4

ROADBLOCK CHALLENGE

Before you get your next clue each person on the team must trace each other’s shadows with chalk and be passed by Pirate Mom.

Clue #4

Clue 5 is somewhere we keep things alive all summer long, to eat all winter long. (Garden)

Clue #5

ROADBLOCK CHALLENGE

Each treasure hunter must draw a map using chalk on the sidewalk. Each map must be different than anyone else’s and use at least 2 colors of chalk. Don’t forget your X to mark a spot on your map. Remember, everyone must complete a drawing before play can move on.

Clue #5

Clue #6 is in a quiet place you can rest your head. It is inside, but it’s not your bed. (Under a pillow on the couch)

Clue #6

You’ll find clue 7 where the treasure hunters would watch for deliveries from mailmen, well if they had had mailmen. (mailbox)

Clue #7

Clue #8 is located in a jar of sweets. (Cookie jar)

Clue #8

ROADBLOCK CHALLENGE

Each treasure hunter must find some object that starts with either P or C or T and bring it back to Pirate Mom.

Clue #8

You’ll find clue 9 in a book for cooks. Arrggh, boil me up somethin’ fierce matey! (Cookbook)

Clue #9

ROADBLOCK CHALLENGE

Before you get your last clue you must complete this challenge. You must reassemble this clue to find out what to do. (Hand them the puzzle pieces in an envelope)

Clue #10 **GOOGLE for a picture of a treasure map and glue this clue to it. Then cut it into a puzzle.

Your treasure lies buried deep in the depths of Davy Jones’ locker. Search for the treasure in a place where treasure hunters may relax after a hard day and put their feet up, but only if the Pirate Mom doesn’t catch them. They may even see themselves in a reflection on the glass like box—The Pirate Lords

Clue #10 (This is a copy just in case they can't figure out the puzzle. Hand them this clue.)

Your treasure lies buried deep in the depths of Davy Jones’ locker. Search for the treasure in a place where treasure hunters may relax after a hard day and put their feet up, but only if the Pirate Mom doesn’t catch them. They may even see themselves in a reflection on the glass like box—The Pirate Lords