The pirate game also known as captain says brain break

Captain's Orders: The Ultimate Pirate Command Game

The Twist: Pirate Ranks & Special Powers

Instead of just elimination, players earn pirate ranks as they survive rounds! Each rank gives special abilities:

• Cabin Boy/Girl (Start here)
• Sailor (Survive 3 commands)
• Bosun (Survive 6 commands) - Can challenge one "out" call per game
• First Mate (Survive 10 commands) - Can give one command to other players
• Captain (Last player standing) - Wins the treasure!

Basic Rules

1. All commands must start with "Captain says..." to be valid
2. If a command is given without "Captain says," don't move! Anyone who does is out
3. Last action for each command: shout "Aye aye, Captain!"
4. Commands must be completed within 5 seconds
5. Players advance in rank based on survival streaks

Classic Pirate Commands

🧽 Swab the Deck - Pretend to mop with big sweeping motions

🧹 Scrub the Deck - Get on hands and knees, scrub in circles

⚓ Drop Anchor - Squat down low and stay frozen

🦜 Parrot on Your Shoulder - Hop on one foot while flapping other arm

🏴‍☠️ Hoist the Colors - Raise both arms high and wave

👁️ Crow's Nest - Stand on tiptoes, hand over eyes scanning horizon

⚔️ Draw Swords - Pull out imaginary sword and strike a fighting pose

🌊 Man Overboard - Throw imaginary rope and pull someone to safety

💰 Count the Treasure - Sit criss-cross and pretend to count gold coins

🌪️ Batten Down the Hatches - Lie flat on stomach, cover head with arms

New Twisted Commands

🦈 Shark Attack - Everyone must link arms in groups of 3 (leftover players are out!)

🏴‍☠️ Walk the Plank - Walk in a straight line heel-to-toe with arms out for balance

🌙 Ghost Ship - Move in slow motion like a spooky ghost

💎 Mermaid's Call - Sit down and "swim" with your arms while singing "la la la"

⚡ Kraken Tentacles - Lie down and wiggle all limbs like octopus tentacles

🗝️ Find the Key - Army crawl and pretend to search under things

🌋 Volcano Island - Jump from spot to spot without touching "lava" (floor)

Illustration Ideas

Character Illustrations:

• A diverse crew of kid pirates with different ranks (bandanas, hats, eye patches)
• Captain with a big feathered hat pointing and giving commands
• Pirate ship cross-section showing different deck levels

Action Illustrations:

• Split-panel showing correct vs. incorrect ways to do each command
• Sequential comic strips demonstrating each command step-by-step
• "Spot the Mistake" illustrations where some pirates are doing commands wrong

Game Setup Illustrations:

• Treasure map showing the "playing field" boundaries
• Rank progression chart with pirate badges/insignias
• Command cards with visual icons and stick figure demonstrations

Fun Background Elements:

• Tropical island setting with palm trees and treasure chests
• Pirate ship deck with rope, barrels, and nautical equipment
• Ocean waves with friendly sea creatures watching the game

Victory Celebration:

• The winning Captain holding up a golden telescope or treasure chest
• All players in their final ranks celebrating together

This twist keeps eliminated players engaged as they can still watch and learn, while adding strategy with the rank system and special powers!