I had a blast putting together this birthday party for my grandson and I’m happy to be able to bring all the fun to you. From a FREE pirate party themed printable collection, pirate party themed games, to pirate themed food this fun kids birthday party has everything you need to create the BEST Kid’s Birthday Party EVER! Pick and choose which ideas fit your party or do them all.

• JUMP TO PARTY FOOD
• JUMP TO PARTY GAMES
• JUMP TO PARTY FAVORS AND PRINTABLE CONTAINERS

How to Make a Pirate Themed Party Table

BACKDROP

PIRATE THEMED PARTY TABLE BACKDROP SUPPLIES-full printable below in how to card

• BLACK FABRIC, BLACK BED SHEET, OR BLACK TABLECLOTH (choose one)
• ASSORTED FISH NETS
• BANNER PRINTABLE COLLECTION (below)

PARTY TABLE BACK DROP INSTRUCTIONS

• LAYER ONE: I love the idea of creating a blank backdrop. This can be done on a wall or by using a stand. With all the different colors in the banners I thought using black would be a nice neutral color. I used a big piece of cotton black fabric. A black bed sheet or tablecloth would work too.
• LAYER TWO: Fish nets-There are multiple styles of fish netting. During the summer you can find cheap ones at Dollar Tree. To age them a bit I put some of my nets into a pot of steeping tea. The tea will give the netting an aged look.

• LAYER THREE: Printable Banners-Below you will find an assortment of party themed FREE printable banners. Pick and choose which ones you like or use them all! Scroll down for the complete FREE Pirate Party Printable Collection

• BLACK AND RED STRIPPED HAPPY BIRTHDAY PIRATE BANNER: Black and Red Stripped Happy Birthday Pirate Banner with a fun ship at sea end and middle flag. Display this fun pirate banner along the back of a dessert table or party table. String across a hard to decorate corner. Print the ship at sea flag over and over to create a NEW banner. TWO BANNERS ONE DOWNLOAD! ♥Happy Birthday Flags with Ship at Sea End and Middle Flag—Dimensions: (each flag) 5¼ inches tall x 4½ inches wide—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• BANNER FLAG 1
• BANNER FLAG 2
• BANNER FLAG 3
• BANNER FLAG 4
• BANNER FLAG 5
• BANNER FLAG 6
• BANNER FLAG 7
• YE BE WARNED PIRATE BANNER: Create a creepy pirate setting with this Pirate Party inspired banner. Made to look like old paper with a pirate skull for the ends and middle of the banner. Perfect for a photo booth. ♥(1) Ye Be Warned Banner Letters and (2) Pirate Skull Banner pieces—Measures: 7¼ inches tall x 4¾ inches wide—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• YE BE WARNED BANNER 1
• YE BE WARNED BANNER 2
• YE BE WARNED BANNER 3
• YE BE WARNED BANNER 4
• YE BE WARNED BANNER 5
• YE BE WARNED BANNER 6
• SKULL AND CROSSBONES PIRATE BANNER: Skull and Crossbones on top of solid colors of black, red, blue with one color coordinating stripped pennant. This fun banner fits perfectly on the front of a party table, behind as a backdrop or photo booth. ♥ (1) Skull and Crossbones Pirate Banner—Dimensions: Each pennant measures—8inches tall x 4¾ inches wide (at the top)—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• SKULL AND CROSSBONES PIRATE FLAG 1
• SKULL AND CROSSBONES PIRATE FLAG 2
• SKULL AND CROSSBONES PIRATE FLAG 3
• SKULL AND CROSSBONES PIRATE FLAG 4

PIRATE THEMED TABLE DECOR

*****NOTE: NON OF THE LINKS IN THIS POST ARE AFFILIATE LINKS*****

Pirate hats, skeletons, pirate masks, gold coins, jewels, pirate loot chest, compass, spy glass, swords, and guns. You will find the links below for some of the items I purchased to style this fun birthday party treat table.

1. PIRATE HATS: The hats were a really good quality and perfect as props. 2 PACKS KIDS FELT PIRATE HAT TRI CORNER
2. PIRATE TREATSURE CHEST: The chest is a wooden box I had. Any box will do.

1. SKELETONS: These skeletons are the perfect size for the party table. They’re sturdy and are posable. The can even stand! SKELETON FULL BODY POSABLE JOINTS 3FT
2. PIRATE MASKS, COMPASS, SPY GLASS, AND GUNS: I purchased a couple different sets for the party table. I really like the quality of these sets. A bonus-THE GUNS MADE NOISE! 5 PIECE PIRATE PLAY SET (pistol, 2 swards, pirate mask, and compass. The second set-10 PIECE DELUXE PIRATE SET—TIP: If you hit Dollar Tree at the right time of year (around Halloween) you can pick up some of this stuff.
3. GOLD COINS: The coins were a little small but fit nicely in my small pirate treasure chest. 300 PCS PLASTIC TREASURE PIRATE COINS
4. BEADED NECKLACE: I love the assortment of colors. They were the finishing touch for the pirate treasure chest. MARDI GRAS 33 INCH BEADS
5. ALLIGATOR: Nice 16 inch toy alligator. ALLIGATOR TOY 16 INCH HAND PAINTED
6. FISH NETS: I purchased the nets at different places. A lot of them I already had. Most of them are from Dollar Tree. You can also purchase them on Amazon.

PIRATE THEMED PARTY FOOD

There are two versions of this pirate party table. One has kid friendly food along with the treats and the other table is filled with only treats.

• SAVORY FOODS: Put plain hot dogs in a pirate ship hot dog tray complete with a sail and you’ve transformed a boring hot dog into a party hot dog! Fruit and chips. Add a small amount of chips into the themed printable tray. To control the fruit juice put the fruit in a 5 ounce cup (found at Walmart).

• POPCORN: I love the popcorn boxes with a pirate eye patch. I created this party for my grandson. He’s a huge popcorn fan. So, I brought out the popcorn maker. You can also use microwave popcorn.

• PIRATE THEMED DECORATED PRETZELS: There are two decorated pretzel options. The first one uses a pirate hat party ring with the addition of an eye patch. The second pretzel has a print and cut pretzel pouch and hat. CLICK HERE FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS→HOW TO MAKE A PIRATE THEMED DECORATED PRETZEL

Ocean Water White Chocolate Pudding Pops

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Ocean Water White Chocolate Pudding Pops

Yield: MAKES 16 PUDDING POPS

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Ingredients

• 3 (3.3 ounce) boxes white chocolate pudding mix
• 6 cups milk
• blue food coloring
• Optional: blue sprinkles

Instructions

1. Make the pudding as directed on the package.
2. Reserve ½ tablespoon of pudding PER PUDING POP (8 tablespoons), leave white
3. Add a touch of blue food color to the remaining pudding. Stir until combined.
4. Spoon or pipe into push up pop containers, add the reserved (1½ tablespoon each) white pudding to the top of each pudding pop.
5. Sprinkle with optional blue sprinkles.
6. Place in the freezer in an upright position. Freeze at least 2 hours or until the pudding is frozen through.

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• OCEAN WATER WHITE CHOCOLATE PUDDING POPS: With only THREE ingredients (white chocolate pudding mix, milk, and blue food coloring) it’s easy to make your own themed pudding pops. NOTE: you can find push up pop containers are Walmart, most craft stores, bakery supply stores, and amazon.

Mini Cake Mix Cookies

• MINI CAKE MIX COOKIES: Do you like soft cookies? The secret to baking soft cookies every time is using a cake mix. This easy to make semi homemade cookie recipe can be customized to fit any party theme. I chose to keep the cookies vanilla and use the party theme colors in sprinkles. Serve them as individual cookies or make sandwich cookies with colored bakery white frosting. PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW↓

• PIRATE SHIP SHAPED TREAT WRAPPER AND SAIL SET: This fun pirate themed wrapper and topper. Place an empty cupcake liner in the ship wrapper and fill with treats. Adorned with rolling waves, portholes and a pirate themed banner these cupcake wrappers truly are amazing! To complete the look add the pirate flag sail. ♥ (1) Pirate Ship Shaped Cupcake Wrapper Design, Sail and Flag—Dimension: 2½ inches tall (back) 1¾ inches tall (front) and 3 inches wide (at the widest point)—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• PIRATE SHIP SHAPED CUPCAKE WRAPPER
• SAIL CUPCAKE TOPPER
• CUPCAKE TOPPER MINI SKULL SAIL

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Mini Cake Mix Cookies

Yield: MAKES 66 MINI COOKIES

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Ingredients

• 1 (15.25 ounce) white, yellow, vanilla, or butter cake mix
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon black sprinkles
• 1 tablespoon red sprinkles
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix together the cake mix, eggs, oil and sprinkles until well combined.
3. Cover counter with flour and top of dough.
4. Roll cookie dough into a 1/4-inch thick round.
5. Cut dough into 1½-inch rounds and place on prepared cookie sheets.
6. Refrigerate 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 350°.
8. Bake 9-10 minuets.
9. Slide cookies (still on parchment paper) onto kitchen counter to cool. NOTE: The cookies will be very soft.

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Semi Homemade Pirate Cupcakes

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Semi Homemade Pirate Cupcakes

Yield: MAKES 15 REGULAR SIZE CUPCAKES

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Ingredients

For the Semi Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes:

• 1 (15.25 ounce) Yellow Cake Mix
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Dark Chocolate Bakery Frosting:

• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder
• 1 cup unsweetened black cocoa
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 5 ounces + 1 tablespoon water or milk

Instructions

For the Semi Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Into a medium mixing bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
3. On medium speed mix until combined and creamy (about 2 minutes).
4. Line cupcake pan with cupcake paper liners. Using an ice cream scoop, fill cupcake liners ¾ full.
5. Bake 13-15 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Set aside to cool completely before adding frosting.

For the Black Dark Chocolate Bakery Frosting:

1. Add the shortening, espresso, cocoa, sugar, and 4 ounces milk/water to a medium mixing bowl or a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment. TIP: ONLY START WITH 4 OUNCES OF MILK/WATER. You can always add more but once it's there you can't take it back.
2. Beat on medium high speed until light and fluffy (at least 3 minutes).
3. Fill pipping bag or spread onto cupcakes.

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• SEMI HOMEMADE CUPCAKES: With just a few ingredients it’s easy to transform a store bought cake mix into homemade cupcakes. Plus you can never go wrong with homemade dark chocolate frosting!

Ocean Water Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits

• OCEAN WATER BLUEBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE PARFAIT: This Ocean Water Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Parfait reminds me of a day at the beach. With a sandy bottom, foamy shore water, and beautiful blue water. The perfect beach party, pool party, or pirate party dessert! This easy to make no bake cheesecake parfait recipe is super easy to make, looks amazing, and tastes incredible! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE→NO BAKE BLUEBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE PARFAIT

• TRADER JOE’S MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: MY NUMBER ONE TIP for creating a party table is mixing homemade treats with store bought treats and these tinny little morsels are a great example of that. Very good on their own and small enough to add as a topping to popcorn, ice cream, or cupcakes.

• PIRATE CANDY: You can create a little candy bar or add some to the party favor boxes. This is my favorite “themed” candy. Gummy Sharks (because when I think of pirates I think of sharks). Swedish Fish Blue Raspberry Lemonade (loved that the fish were blue). Cola Gummies ( I thought these could represent bottles of rum). No good pirate is without their barrel of rum! Representing Pirates Treasure: Foil wrapped chocolate coins (not pictured), candy necklace, and ring pops.

More Pirate Themed Food

Below are a few more food options for your pirate birthday party. From making your own edible pirate treasure chest to a punch with a pirate ship sailing on top. These fun additions will have your guests excited.

• EDIBLE PIRATE TREATSURE CHEST
• PIRATE PARTY HAWAIIAN SHERBET PUNCH
• PIRATE TREASURE CHEST CUPCAKE
• SHARK TANK JELLO

PIRATE THEMED PARTY FAVORS AND PARTY FAVOR CONTAINERS

There is such a great variety of items you can purchase as party favors. Eye patch, compass, spyglass, treasure map and more. Below are some FREE printable options. I mixed printable party favors with a purchased this variety pack. CLICK HERE FOR THE VARIETY PACK→144 pcs Pirate Party Favors. I also purchased inflatable swords. CLICK HERE FOR THE SWORDS→12 Piece Inflatable Pirate Swords

Party Favor Containers

• PIRATE TREASURE MAP TALL PARTY FAVOR BAG: The bags are big enough to hold candy, treats and small toys. This fun bag has a treasure map on the front encased in red, black and blue stripes to go with all the pirate themed party decorations. NOTE: DO NOT USE CARDSTOCK PAPER USE REGULAR COMPUTER PAPER ♥(1) design measuring 5 inches wide x 7 inches tall—EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• PIRATE TREASURE MAP TALL PARTY FAVOR BAG
• PARTY FAVOR BAG INSTRUCTIONS
• PIRATE LOOT BAG PARTY FAVOR BOX: These party favor boxes are styled to look like a bag of money. The bags are blue and come with two coins hanging from the neck. One coin is plain and the other has the saying ‘Yarrr Share of the Treasure’. The perfect size for small treats and toys. ♥ (1) Pirate Loot Bag Party Favor Box Design—
• Dimensions: 4-4/8 inches tall x 3-58 inch wide x 1 inch deep—♥(12) Coins—Dimensions” 1 inch round—EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• PIRATE LOOT BAG PARTY FAVOR BOX
• LOOT BAG BOX COINS
• PARTY FAVOR BOX INSTRUCTIONS

Printable Party Favors

• PIRATE EYE PATCH PARTY FAVOR: Place a pirate patch into the Money Bag Party Favor Box and add loads of fun. Use black cardstock paper, a small hole punch, and stretch loop bands. My bands are black, 9 inch long ,and will not fit a man sized head. So if this is intended for an adult I recommend getting longer bands. Otherwise it will fit kids and women. The patch measures 3¼ inches wide x 2½ inched tall. ♥ 9 patches per sheet—Fits perfecting in the Money Bag Party Favor Box.—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• PIRATE EYE PATCH

• PIRATE TREASURE MAP PARTY FAVOR: This fun little party favor adds to a pirate themed birthday party. Folded, the map will fit perfectly into a decorated pretzel cellophane bag. Looks great in the Money Bag Party Favor Box. ♥One map per page—Measures 10¼ inches wide x 7½ inches tall—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• PIRATE TREASURE MAP PARTY FAVOR

PIRATE THEMED PARTY CENTERPIECE

HOW TO MAKE A SHARK INFESTED PIRATE SHIP CENTERPIECE: This fun underwater centerpiece is easy to put together and easily customized. Pirate ships, sharks, skulls, treasure chests, coins, plants, and rocks. Place pirate ship centerpiece on a piece of pirate themed fabric and lay items around the base like, pirate masks, compass, eye patch, knives, jewels, and coins.

PIRATE SHIP CENTERPIECE SUPPLIES:

• clear glass container big enough to hold all your props
• plastic cake topper pirate ship (mine is 7 inches)
• small rocks
• pieces of artificial plants
• sharks, skulls, treasure chests and whatever you have that is pirate themed.
• blue food coloring
• small jar or something glass to hold the ship up to a high elevation.
• E6000 clear transparent glue

PIRATE SHIP CENTERPIECE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Find the right size container for your ship.
2. Find the right height for the ship. I used a small jar.
3. Glue jar in the center of the glass container, glue ship onto the jar.
4. Glue the items you have chosen for the bottom of the tank to the glass container. I started with the sharks, filled in with the smaller items, and filled in with the plants.
5. Let the glue dry for 24 hours.
6. Add small rocks to cover the glue and look like the bottom of the ocean.
7. Fill a measuring cup with enough water to come up a little above the bottom of the ship. Add a drop or two of blue food coloring, stir to combine, and slowly pour into the glass container.

PIRATE THEMED PARTY PLACE SETTING

Instead of using paper plates I went with metal 9 inch pie pans I found at Dollar Tree. It was something unique that didn’t cost a lot. Black bandana for the napkin, a pirate themed rubber duck and a treasure chest party favor box with pirate themed candy. Even the place setting is fun! I love using bananas as napkins CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE→100% COTTON BLACK BANANAS-not an affiliate link

PIRATE THEMED PARTY GAMES

Duck Race Game

All you need is one gutter downspout, four drain spout ends pointing upwards, 2 rubber ducks, straws, and water to make a fun party game. This game is a good game for all ages. Use any kind of small saw to cut the downspout in half lengthwise. Glue on the spout ends. This will make two race areas. Use a straw to blow the duck to end. First duck to reach the end wins! Believe it or not kids are way better at this than adults. So, adults can play this game too!

DUCK RACE GAME SUPPLIES

• 1 (10 foot) gutter downspout
• 4 drain spout ends
• glue
• 2 rubber ducks
• plastic straws (1 per child)
• water😂

DUCK RACE GAME INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut gutter downspout in half lengthwise.
2. Glue spout ends to each end. Let dry overnight
3. Fill with water and let the races begin!

Pirate Hook Ring Toss Game

This pirate themed game can be enjoyed by all ages even adults. All that’s needed is to adjust the distance from where the tosser stands. The further away the harder the game. Littles can simply just place the ring on the hook! For the hooks I used click the link→8 CAPTAIN HOOK HAND PLASTIC HOOK-NOTE THESE HOOKS WERE VERY STURDY AND GOOD QUALITY-not an affiliate link

RING TOSS GAME SUPPLIES

• piece of plywood or sturdy cardboard
• black paint or cheap black tablecloth
• staple gun (for the tablecloth)
• cup hooks
• pirate hooks
• rings
• optional fishing net from Dollar Tree

RING TOSS INSTRUCTIONS

1. A piece of plywood or a sturdy piece of cardboard will work for this game. You can paint the board or cover it with a cheap tablecloth and secure with a staple gun.
2. Work out where you want the pirate hooks before adding the cup hooks. Then add the cup hooks
3. Drill a hole in the pirate hooks-hook on hooks and toss away!

Pirate Party Treasure Hunt

• PIRATE PARTY TREASURE HUNT GAME: The perfect game for older kids. A great way of implementing math into a fun activity. Each child will have their own set of cards ( one card per stop) containing clues to the next stop and their very own secret decoder card. THE GAME IS DESIGNED TO KEEP KIDS MOVING WITHOUT ANY WAITING. What does that mean? The stop sequence is not duplicated. BUT……YOU CAN TOTALLY ADD MORE PLAYERS. Since this is a math game kids will move at different paces.
• ♥Enough original cards for 8 players (the cards can totally be repeated if you have more players)=72 cards
• Secret Decoder Cards (6 per sheet)
• Card Holder Pocket
• 9 Station Signs
• Game Set Up and Rules
• INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES INCLUDED—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓

• HOW TO SET UP AND PLAY TRAIL HUNT GAME
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT CARD POCKET
• TREASURE HUNT MARKER #9
• TREASURE HUNT MARKER #8
• TREASURE HUNT MARKER #7
• TREASURE HUNT MARKER #6
• TREASURE HUNT MARKER #5
• TREASURE HUNT MARKER #4
• TREASURE HUNT MARKER #3
• TREASURE HUNT MARKER #2
• TREASURE HUNT FINAL MARKER
• SECRET PIRATE DECODER CARDS
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER A-1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER A-2
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER B-1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER B-2
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER C-1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER C-2
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER D-1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER D-2
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER E-1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER E-2
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER F-1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER F-2
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER G-1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER G-2
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER H-1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER H-2
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER FINAL CARDS 1
• PIRATE TREASURE HUNT PLAYER FINAL CARDS 2

Pirate Themed Bean Bag Can Toss Game

Up-cycle your cans for this game. The pirate themed can wrappers are free and will fit any 15 ounce can.

• SIX KIDS PIRATE PARTY CAN TOSS GAME LABELS: Recycle empty cans to create a fun party game. Print out labels, tape onto empty 15 ounce cans, stack and play. Use small bean bags or rubber balls. Create a fun and easy to play party game for all ages. The tin can toss game is designed to go with all the Pirate party supplies. ♥ (6) Toss Game Label Designs—Fit an empty 15 ounce can—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• CAN TOSS LABELS 1
• CAN TOSS LABELS 2
• CAN TOSS LABELS 3
• CAN TOSS LABELS 4
• CAN TOSS LABELS 5
• CAN TOSS LABELS 6

BEAN BAG CAN TOSS GAME SUPPLIES

• bean bags
• 15 (15 ounce) cans
• labels (below)

BEAN BAG CAN TOSS GAME INSTRUCTIONS

This is not necessary, I put my game into a cardboard box lined with a cheap black tablecloth. The reason so this was because I had a water game next to it. So to preserve the wrappers I placed it in a cardboard box. I will say it did help contain the cans.

Kid’s Pirate Party Bingo Game

• KIDS PIRATE PARTY BINGO GAME: This fun indoor game is styled to go with all the Pirate Birthday Party Supplies. The bingo game would also fit into a any theme with pirates….like Peter Pan. This easy to play fun game has enough bingo cards for 10 players with fun large graphic calling cards to make it easy for even the smallest of kids to play. With 24 calling cards every bingo game card has the same pictures just in different order. This allows every player to play every time! Set up two playing tables and have multiple games going at once! One simple download with years of fun! Loaded with pirates and more! ♥ 10 Playing Cards Measuring 6¾ inches tall x 4¾ inches wide—24 Calling Cards Measuring 3½ inches tall x 2¼ inches wide—CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOADS↓
• BINGO GAME CARDS 1
• BINGO GAME CARDS 2
• BINGO GAME CARDS 3
• BINGO GAME CARDS 4
• BINGO GAME CARDS 5
• BINGO CALLING CARDS 1
• BINGO CALLING CARDS 2
• BINGO CALLING CARDS 3
• BINGO CALLING CARDS 4

Pirate Themed Hoop Shot Game

This Dollar Tree inspired game is super easy to put together. If you have kids that love playing the hoop game at the arcade, pizza parlor, or carnival then they are going to love this DIY Basketball Hoop Shot Game. NOTE: I MADE THIS GAME FROM PLYWOOD IT CAN ALSO BE MADE USING STURDY CARDBOARD. Making your own game is a lot more affordable than purchasing a game at $300.00! The game is great for kids and adults! The game is designed so the balls will automatically come back to the player allowing them to continuously make hoops until time has run out. For little kids the game can be played at ground level for older kids and adults the game should be placed on a table. The person with the most hoops in the allotted time WINS!

PIRATE THEMED HOOP SHOT GAME SUPPLIES

• 2 (2′ x 4′) pieces of plywood or sturdy cardboard (I used plywood)
• 1 (2″ x 8″) piece of wood (we shopped the clearance cart at Home Depot-the wood will have a purple painted line
• screws to make frame and attach basket
• black spray paint
• staple gun for netting
• 1 black plastic tablecloth from Dollar Tree or Walmart
• 1 basket (12¾ inches wide at the top x 10 inches at the bottom x 9 inches tall) from Dollar Tree
• small 4.5 inch foam-rubber basketballs from Dollar Tree
• 2 (6′ x8′) fishing nets from Dollar Tree (found with the Luau stuff)

PIRATE THEMED HOOP SHOT GAME INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the 2″ x 8″ inch piece of wood into 4 pieces to fit as a frame around the bottom 2′ x 4′ piece of plywood.
2. Screw for the four pieces of cut wood together, fit around the bottom piece of plywood, screw together, and paint.
3. Attach the remaining piece of plywood to the back of the frame.
4. Open tablecloth only enough so it is still folded in half lengthwise. Drape tablecloth over the backboard carefully pulling to the bottom front, staple to the bottom piece of plywood.
5. At the top of the backboard adjust the drape of the tablecloth so the balls will roll back to the player and not bounce out.
6. Expand one of the nets, using the smallest side (6 foot) staple the top to one side of the backboard, pulling tight staple down the back.
7. Bring the net together down the same side and staple at the end of the frame. Repeat for the other side.
8. If your basket has a handle take it off.
9. Use a box cutter to remove the bottom of the basket.
10. Screw the basket to the backdrop widest side up.

PIRATE THEMED PARTY FUN ACTIVITIES

Pirate Party Shooting Gallery

The kids absolutely LOVED this activity. The shooting gallery has three levels with three different items to shoot. You will need someone manning the station so the gallery can be quickly setup after a guest has played.

PIRATE PARTY SHOOTING GALLERY SUPPLIES

• 6 (6 foot) 1×3-inch boards
• 6 foot table
• 23 golf tees
• 23 ping pong balls
• 13 empty soda cans
• 9 dessert size plastic plates
• string (I used black crochet string)
• 2 squirter guns (water squirter from Dollar Tree)
• bucket large enough to hold water (note: a water squirter does not need to be submerged to gather water unlike a traditional squirt gun and fills up rather quickly)
• screws
• drill
• measuring tape
• Optional chop saw

PIRATE THEMED DIY SHOOTING GALLERY DIRECTIONS– below are instructions on how I made the shooting gallery use them all or make some of my suggestions and add some of you own.

1. DESSERT PLATE SECTION: Build a frame from the 1×3’s for the hanging plates. The frame measures 3 feet tall by 4 feet wide. Add wooden braces to the two bottom sides of the frame. NOTE: The frame will stand on its own but adding anything heavier than plates might cause the frame to fall.
2. Punch holes in the tops of each plate, tie string through the hole and around the top of the frame. Space out the plates so they can freely move.
3. SODA CAN SECTION: Use something to elevate a 4 foot piece of a 1×3 to fit under the hanging plates. I used a tall mason jar. Place as many cans as you wish ( I used 13).
4. PING PONG BALL SECTION: Drill 23 holes staggering down a 4 foot piece of a 1×3. Make sure the holes are slightly smaller than the golf tees. They should fit snug enough that they need to be hammered into the holes. NOTE: Try to drill the holes as straight down as possible. The tees have scooped out tops which makes them a little forgiving and can handle a little tilting. Place the piece of wood on something the elevate it lower than the can section. I used a smaller mason jar.
5. WATER BUCKET: Fill bucket with water, add squirt guns to the water and let the kids go!

Tattoo Parlor

Set up a little area with a table, bowl of water, large sponge, and tattoos. The parlor can be serve yourself style or have someone stationed there to help.

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