The blindfolded pirates feel the stump of a leg (an adults knee), a whiskery beard (a broom) and then the missing eye (an open tomato). Choose some brave pirates, who are then blindfolded, and told that a famous pirate is coming to visit.Create a pirate face or use a “Pirates of the Caribbean” poster to pin on the missing patch.In the final rounds, pirates can hold onto each other and are still ‘in', as long at least one foot is on the newspaper and no other parts are touching the ground. As each round progresses the newspaper is removed and then torn into smaller pieces until only one pirate remains. The guests walk around the newspaper until “shark attack” is called, at which point the pirates run to the safety of the newspaper island. Place seven pieces of newspaper in the backyard to represent dry land. Award prizes for the pirates who make it across. Use pillows or gym mats to break the fall. Set up a plank or balancing beam for the pirates to walk along.Image: iStock Party games and activities Walk the plank Wine barrels, chests and a skeleton would also add to the ambience.Ī dessert table never fails to impress. Place starfish, crabs and fish in net -marine bath toys are ideal. Drape fishing nets in the main party area and swirls of blue fabric to represent the sea.Place china, goblets, vases, gold chocolate coins and costume jewellery in and around the chest. Spray paint a small chest and other treasure items like goblets and vases. Use black fabric cotton as a tablecloth and sprinkle with gold chocolate coins.Make clusters of black and red balloons to add to the pirate feel.Place at the entrance and around the backyard. Make white flags with white skull and crossbones using white fabric and black electrical tape.Include instructions on a separate slip of paper inside the envelope. When opened, the pieces need to be put together like a puzzle. Tear each invitation into large pieces and place into an envelope. Burn the edges of the invitations with a lighter to create an antiquated feel. Making your own invitationsĬreate your own invitations with Old English font and print out on parchment paper. Want to join the family? Sign up to our Kidspot newsletter for more stories like this.
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