Pirate Hunt Adventure

A Pirate Hunt to Remember! I’m talking about a well-planned pirate adventure so steeped in pirate lure and mystery that the kids will be thinking about it weeks afterward. Last year I created a log book that will work with the map and clues to move the game forward. The entire adventure is based on finding the lost treasure chest key of that infamous pirate, Bartholomew Black Bart. The locked treasure chest is sitting out on the lawn in a ton of sand surrounded by coins, jewels, silver platters, swords.. guarded by a pirate skeleton… And so the game begins ! “For hundreds of years pirates and would be respectable citizens have lusted for the lost treasure chest key of that infamous pirate, Bartholomew "Black Bart" Roberts. A recent discover of Captain Bart’s lost log book filed with cryptic clues leading to the treasure. You have been chosen for this quest – see if you can unravel the cryptic clues leading to the keys location guided with this book. The Captain was a man ahead of his time in many ways and not all clues are as simple as they first appear. “ This year I’m tapping into the cursed pirate gold idea. I am working on the same type of components as last year – Log Book, Treasure map – however this year it will be given in pieces, and cursed pirate gold, which in this case are pieces of 8.

This is a 10 ' x 8 ' Banner I had mounted on the Fence

Meet Mr. Thrifty Pirate! I bought him from Oriental Trading and dressed him in a a child pirate costume

Illuminated Wine Bottles. I gave them out at the end of the evening as favors. They were fun to make.

A Poem I found on the Web here: http://www.ecupirates.com/trads/library/poem.html and I loved it so much i had it printed on a 2' x 3.5 ' banner and posted it in the front yard.

A direction pole made from scrap wood. I added the suggestion box to the base to help the game along

To the untrained eye, this may seem like a cedar put it together yourself garden well. I am here to enlighten you... This is a secret pirate well, drawn on the inspiration of the oak island treasure... Must love to dad for building it for me.

Rare Pirate coins that hide a clue....

Barrel and Crate Storage Area - The Barrels are from a local winery - they were tossing them out

The kids at the start of the game

A Clue! Much Love to Henry Allen for taking such amazing shots of the kids in action.

Captain Black Bart Fun Facts! I had this printed as a large banner and mounted close tot he ship helm, The Fortune Foe...

Another Clue!

I spy with my little eye.....

Reading the Logbook Clue...

Ahoy Matey! Rough Game of Miniature Golf Ahead!

What do the pieces of the map and the coins REALLY mean???

What? This isn't the end of the Game? There's more?!?! Chinese puzzle boxes???

Mock Rock hiding a much needed clue.

ancient Scroll Clue

Hey Guys! I found an ancient scroll

Pirate Treasure Chest...

This is no easy Journey, for the Treasure you seek Pay close attention to the words that I speak Cursed gold there be, that’s without a doubt A perilous journey filled with pirate lore everyone dreams about Only a cunning crew will be able to find this plunder A handful of the lost cursed coins leave many with curious wonder What do they mean? Is the coin a starting clue? I’d spend the time to study them if I were you.

Your journey begins in a place of no pity Across the stormy seas to the shores of Hempen Halter city Seek out an old direction pole by the fountain in the square Let it show you the way, be cautious – beware!

Time has come to once again Open the locks that it's condemned. Up to the attic to open the door. Or down to the cellar on the bottom floor. Maybe it goes to the rickety shack. Or down the road, or to the house out back. Or maybe it goes to the chest upstairs. Or the room down the hall that no one dares. First Half of the Spot To Unravel Me No Key that was But only a R S P Y It is wise to carry this key. And to learn a lesson there must be. The Skeleton Key, its wielder, choose. Time is rare, you must not lose.

Five little fishes swimming in a pool. The first one said The pool is cool. The second one said The pool is deep. The third one said I want to sleep. The fourth one said Let's dive and dip. The fifth one said I spy a ship. The boat comes in, and a line goes kerplash. Away the five little fishies dash!

Your journey began in a place of no pity Across the stormy seas to the shores of Hempen Halter city I wager you found the old direction pole too Then followed me compass To this hidden Log Book Clue I’ve taken me time To design an outline For a still mind to rewind back To what was mine For in your hand is all you need With a bit of luck I hope you succeed

Upon the shore a light is seen a ship it seems to be, It rocks just like a ship would rock that sailed upon the sea. But on a lame horse on the coast that pilot well did know, A light was placed for to deceive to wreck the “Fortune Foe”.

Every day now counts. to seek something good, I wish for a moment that everyone could - See through me joy and delight, of extraordinary vision when the sun is bright

Chartography puzzle boxes come with a lot of perks, It’s a matter of figuring out how it works. I am sure I'll understand, When you hold it in your hands. Be gentle and careful and you will see It open before your eyes very very easily

HINT: Think of an imaginary line from your toes to the sky With red leading the race but blond not far behind a squeeze and a gentle rock is all it will take For the button to release the prize that awaits

To the untrained eye, this looks like your average cedar garden well. But this is actually a very old Pirate well that has safely hidden a treasure for hundreds of years….. Much love to Dad for assembling it for me.

Hey guys! The Treasure has been HERE the WHOLE time!!

R-E-V-E-A-L- LIKE A GHOST IN THE WIND

To Unravel Me – You need the Key No Key that was - made by a locksmith’s hand But only a key – I would understand

Secret Decoder Message that can only be revealed when you wear your blue glasses. You need all 6 mirrors in order to read it. 1) you be close, 2) to the treasure once forgotten 3) keep a lookout for, 4) a skull in pirate clothes rottin, 5) when you see him you know your getting hot 6) perhaps this is where x marks the spot?