You don't always need to buy your child a new toy to attract his attention. Sometimes it’s worth showing a little imagination and putting in a little effort to come up with an interesting game that can interest the most picky kids. One such undertaking could be searching for treasure using a treasure map. This kind of entertainment can keep not only one adventurer busy for a long time, but also a large friendly group of treasure hunters. Today’s article will discuss how to draw a treasure map in several ways.
Lighter, rope and pencils
So, the album sheet is the future map. Its size depends on the preferences, imagination and desires of the painter. By the way, how to draw a treasure map and where to hide the treasure on the diagram will also be decided by him. Colored pencils, which can be replaced with felt-tip pens, markers or paints (depending on what the child likes to use most), will help give the creation a unique color. A lighter or matches can artificially age the album sheet: burnt spots will add mystery to the masterpiece. Well, a rope or thick thread will be needed so that when you roll the finished card into a roll, you can tie it and fasten it. Of course, the most important thing is the treasures that will be hidden. This can be any edible goodies, candies or favorite treats of the particular child for whom the card is being drawn up. You can use small toys or a set of stickers. In principle, any little thing that comes to hand is suitable for this. All these attributes will bring the resulting masterpiece closer to ideal.
Master class “Ancient map for a quest game”
Anna Morozova
Master class “Ancient map for a quest game”
Currently, quest games have become very popular . But, as we know, in a quest, not only the content is of no small importance, but also colorful, bright attributes. The attributes must be aesthetic, adequate to the tasks and theme of the game. When using paraphernalia, interest in gaming activities increases many times over, and the degree of “immersion in the game” increases.
The master class will show the easiest way to make and “aging” one of the necessary attributes in the quest - movement cards . Our map today was designed for an adult pedagogical quest - “Sea voyage through the islands of gaming technologies.”
We will need a few materials : whatman paper size A3, pencil, eraser, ruler, brown felt-tip pen or marker, candle, several bags of black tea, instant coffee, bowl of water.
On whatman paper we mark the location of the objects with a pencil (for us these are islands, on the edges of the sheet we selectively draw triangles with the point inward - these will be the future frayed edges of the old map. You can cut off the edges of the corners a little here and there.
Cut out our uneven edges.
Brew black tea (3-4 bags to make it stronger, wait for it to cool slightly, pour it into a basin. Well, now the worst part - dip the Whatman paper directly into the tea and thoroughly wet the leaf so that it is thoroughly soaked. Hold until will be painted in the desired tone - darker or lighter.
We mean that if you take thin paper for a map, and not whatman paper (for example, photocopy paper), it will simply unravel. Therefore, we take whatman paper and are not afraid of anything.
If the paper gets slightly wrinkled while you are soaking it, it’s okay, it’s probably even better - it will add abrasions and color to our map.
When the Whatman paper reaches the desired condition, take it out and lay it out on a flat surface.
To make the card appear old, with uneven coloring, we will add specks: lightly sprinkle the future card with instant coffee granules. The coffee will begin to dissolve and spread on the wet surface, and the very stains that we need will form. If the stains are too large or bright, you can easily blot them with a napkin. You shouldn’t try to be too careful – in this case it will only get in the way.
Next, the card needs to be dried on this surface. To speed up the process, you can place paper towels under the Whatman paper and use a hairdryer.
Next stage: to age the edges and corners of the card, giving them the appearance of time-worn, smoked from torch fire, we use a candle. To make the edges of the card darken, hold candles above the fire at a distance of 3-4 cm. To char, carefully run the edge of the card directly over the flame.
Don’t forget to place a damp old towel nearby - if you overexpose the edge and it starts to catch fire, you can quickly press the smoldering part with the towel.
The map is almost ready! We outline the intended drawings with a felt-tip pen, add path lines, and mark landmarks if necessary.
In general, this is the most creative part, where your imagination can run wild.
This is what we got!
It took me 1 hour and 10 minutes to make 2 cards.
Thank you for your attention!
How to draw a treasure map with your own hands: a few simple ways
The first method is for the parent.
To begin with, you should decide on the place where the long-awaited reward will await the “treasure hunters”. A package of delicious cookies, fruit or any other delicacy is quite suitable for her. Having discovered what was hidden, the kids will not only be happy, but will also enjoy a snack. Once the location has been chosen, you can get down to business. Since drawing a treasure map for children is quite simple, even those who haven’t picked up a pencil for a long time can cope with this task.
Quest scenario
Every child should search for pirate treasure at least once on their birthday. Quests “In search of magical gifts” can be created in absolutely any theme close to the birthday boy, for example, the guys will look for the treasure chest of the Little Mermaid or the Great Goodwin from the Land of Oz.
Boys will be closer to the pirate version of the quest, although many girls are also not against plunging into the world of adventure. A pirate theme with a treasure hunt is a win-win option for a children's birthday party, which can be played out in different ways. The kids will be able to become pirates themselves or go in search of a treasured chest of gifts, guided by a pirate map. We offer to organize an unforgettable quest for children “Search for Pirate Treasure ,” which can be done at home or on the street.
Preparation
Prepare the following details:
- balloons, napkins, paper cups and plates with pirate symbols;
- cosmetics for face painting;
- compass;
- an “archaeologist set” featuring a skull and crossbones;
- chocolate coins;
- chest (you can use a toy one);
- lock with key;
- pirate accessories (earring, sword, eye patch, hook).
Make your own pirate map. To do this, take a sheet of whatman paper, thoroughly soak it with strong tea leaves, then scorch the edges over the candle and tear the corners. You also need to print out or prepare your own corsair dictionary and honorary diplomas of pirates.
Issued to the birthday person
Issued to other participants
To create the appropriate ambience, prepare black scarves with skulls and crossbones painted with white paint. Place souvenirs for each guest in personalized bags, tie them with twine, and make a seal from plasticine. Also wrap the gift for the birthday boy in paper with pirate drawings and sign it.
Advice! For the buffet table, prepare boats from boiled eggs, ham, cheese and homemade mayonnaise. Instead of matcha, use toothpicks with small pirate flags attached to the ends.
Start of the quest
The quest begins with a message to the birthday boy, which comes in the form of SMS:
There is a treasure hidden in our house, you would never have such a dream. Imagine, 10 years ago our Ilyushenka was born.
We have given an example of a poem, and the parents themselves will enter the number of years and the name of the child.
While the children are reading the message, a cheerful pirate song with screams and shouts is heard from the next room. Participants of the quest go there and see scattered pirate accessories and a message: “There will be no holiday for you! The treasure chest is safely hidden, and we will not give it to you. Yo-ho-ho! Nearby, the children find another envelope: “Maybe we’ll give it back. For 13 gold coins, you will receive a map that will help you find the treasure."
Map Search
- Task No. 1. Print pirate slang and transcripts from the Internet. Children must guess what corsair expressions mean. For correct answers they receive chocolate coins.
- Task No. 2. Each participant receives a balloon on which they need to draw as many people as possible. The one who has more drawn people on the “island” receives a chocolate coin.
- Task No. 3. Players are given laces on which they need to tie as many knots as possible. The winner is awarded a chocolate coin.
- Task No. 4. Children are asked riddles on a pirate theme. For each correct answer - a coin.
- Task No. 5. Participants receive a large chocolate egg carton filled with leftover plastic containers. In one of them they find another clue: “The answer is on a desert island, where the clouds are.”
- Task No. 6. The next message is hidden in the corridor where the balloons are hanging. In one of them, the children find a note: “Do you want a map? Then look for a compass! He’s where the cook prepares delicious food.”
- Task No. 7. The participants go to the kitchen and find a compass and another message in the oven: “Now you will need a key to open the treasure chest. It can be found using the following clue: the house is made of tin, and the residents in it are lead. Guess what, the key is yours!
- Task No. 8. In the mailbox, children see a key and a letter with the following content: “Two bellies, four ears. Stuffed with the ear, lies under the ear. Guess what it is and get a card."
- Task No. 9. Under the sofa cushion lies a new letter: “No, we changed our minds, we won’t just give up the card. Solve another riddle: “Egorka, the busybody, started cleaning, danced around the room, looked back - the floor was clean.” Near the robot vacuum cleaner, the guys find a bottle in which a card is hidden.
Everything you need is collected: map, compass and key. Using the compass, you need to expand the map, which shows the layout of the apartment and the arrows where to go. Participants find a chest, open it with a key and receive their gifts and pirate certificates of honor.
Give your child an unforgettable holiday, because it is not so much an expensive gift that is important to him, but positive emotions. Setting up a home quest is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Show a little imagination, spend a little free time, and you will see how the eyes of the birthday boy and guests light up when they go on an adventurous search for prizes and gifts.
How to order and conduct.
The quest is a set of pictures with an introductory letter from the captain and 4 PDF files (opened through any Internet browser): easy version tasks on 23 pages, difficult version tasks on 23 pages, answers on 5 pages and instructions on 4 pages.
After payment, the quest materials are sent to your email inbox.
You will have to print the assignments yourself on a color or black and white printer.
Assignment - the puzzle will need to be cut with scissors along the existing lines or into pieces of any shape at your discretion.
Place the printed clues into hiding places and you can begin. More detailed instructions and tips are available in the quest materials.
