Libraries: Outreach for Librarians: Talk Like a Pirate Day

Objective: Themed Gaming Event

Why: Celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” on September 19^th

Supplies: Pirate Fluxx from Looney Labs (game), a variety of “pirate” food (optional), pirate decorations (optional)

How To:

Play one or more pirate themed game

Things to Think About:

You can substitute any pirate themed game, but make sure it’s a game that can be learned quickly by players new to the game.
If you have a gaming program that has a video game component, there are pirate games available.
What is pirate food? Anything with a fun, pirate name. Search Pinterest for “pirate food”.

Alternatives:

Do a Google search on “pirate games”, “pirate games printable” and “pirate themed games” for ideas for a “Talk like a Pirate Day” event.
Have a treasure hunt for the pirate’s chest. This could be a scavenger hunt through your library or done by answering trivia and advancing pieces across a game board.

Pirate Themed Board Games
Pirate Fluxx
Yarr! Grab yer Cutlass! Pirates have taken over Fluxx, the ever-changing card game, and their rules be new and strange. There'll be times ye must Talk Like A Pirate, and rules about how ye can Plunder from yer mates. But the most excitin' treasure fer Fluxx fans new and old is the Surprise! - a new card type that you play out of turn! Your trusty Monkey can watch over the Gold Doubloons while you commandeer Ships on the high seas, but only Fruit can protect you from Scurvy. You'll enjoy the privileges of wearing the Captain's Hat... but watch out for Mutiny amongst the crew!
Munchkin Booty
Munchkin Booty brings the greatest gold-grabbers in history – pirates! – to the world of Munchkin. Use your Silver Long Johns to beat the Lobster Mobster, drink your Demon Rum to fight off the Viking Kittens, and defend yourself with the Cutlass (or Cutlad, for the gents) against the Prince of Whales. But watch out for Sharks! Rake in the loot as a Pirate, Naval Officer, or Merchant. Taunt your foes with your horrible Accent – British, Spanish, Dutch, or French. Equip your Half-Galleon with a Crow's Nest and Figurehead. But above all . . . level up! Munchkin Booty is a stand-alone card game designed by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic. It is fully compatible with the original Munchkin.

Outreach for Librarians: Talk Like a Pirate Day