Ship’s Stores

The chest & the dice (buy once)

• Wooden treasure chestNeeded

  1 · $20–40
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  The star of the show. Bigger than you think: it has to hold a lot of loot so the “multiplying” shows.

• Metal polyhedral dice set (4, 6 and 8-sided)Needed

  1 set · $12–20
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  The captain’s dice: a 4, 6 and 8-sided die. Heavy metal, so they clatter like treasure. Keep them in the chest.

• Skeleton key + padlock

  1 · $8–14
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  A grown-up keeps the key. Unlocking it becomes a ceremony.

• Wax seal kit

  1 · $12–20
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  Seal the captain’s letter. Breaking the seal is the best moment of the first visit (grown-up job).

The Captain’s Hoard (authentic loot)

Real treasure, no plastic: it sounds like treasure, metal on metal. 200+ more ideas in the Treasure Trove.

• Replica Spanish doubloons (metal)

  set · $12–20
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  Heavy gold-tone coins copied from real Spanish treasure.

• Real world coins, 1 lb bag

  1 lb · $20–30
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  Real coins from dozens of countries. Lasts many visits.

• Antique-style skeleton keys

  bag · $10–15
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  Heavy old keys. Every pirate wonders what they open.

• Tumbled gemstones, 1 lb

  1 lb · $12–18
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  Polished real stones in every color.

• Mixed seashells

  bag · $10–15
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  Real shells from beaches around the world.

The Deckhand’s Chest (quick & budget-friendly)

Plastic loot to get started today for a few dollars. Upgrade to real treasure over time.

• Plastic gold pirate coins, 100-pack

  100-pack · $8–12
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  Fills the chest fast.

• Acrylic treasure gems

  bag · $8–12
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  Chunky, colorful and cheap.

• Pirate party favor assortment

  bulk pack · $15–25
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  One pack refills the chest for months.

For the quartermaster

• Parchment paper for printing

  pack · $10–14
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  Print the captain’s letter on aged-look paper. Instantly more convincing.