MW Spotlight #14: 52 Master Pieces Helps Get You Primed for Finding Hidden Treasure Caches and Solving Armchair Treasure Hunts

As mentioned in my article on ‘How to Get Started in Armchair Treasure Hunting’, two of the best ways to get started in treasure hunting is to- Look at how past hunts have been solved….and Practicing solving puzzles and ciphers The website 52 Master Pieces .com  has them both! The …

The Treasure of seeing Pelican Creek in Yellowstone National Park for the First Time

The following story was written by MW Contributor John Davis and about his 3X great uncle, John Crittenden Davis …. Enjoy! The mystery described below is the wonder of seeing today’s Yellowstone National Park region for the first time, long before it became the Park it is today. My 3X …

Six Questions with David Cohen on Solving MasterMind: A True Armchair Treasure Hunt by Jason Griffin

One of the best ways to get started and learn about Armchair Treasure Hunting is to look at past solutions for treasure hunts.  Although the solutions will not be the same, they may hold similar elements and methods.  They will get you thinking outside the box and demonstrate different ways …

MW Spotlight #11: The Golden Treasure of The Entente Cordiale Armchair Treasure Hunt

The Golden Treasure of The Entente Cordiale is another armchair treasure hunt added to the Mysterious Writings website and forum. The book was published by Michel Becker, Vincenzo Bianca, Stephen Clarke, and Pauline Deysson. It was released on April 8, 2021.   The treasure is the Golden Casket, made in …

MW Spotlight #10 on The 3 Million Middleham Jewel Found While Metal Detecting: Treasures of the Museum

You never know what Treasures you might find while Metal Detecting.  I think that is part of the lure and joy to the hobby.  If interested in getting started with the adventures, check out MW’s Six Questions with Six Avid Metal Detectorists, providing thoughts on the ‘best metal detector’ to …

MW Spotlight #9: Six Questions with Nate and Andy: Creators of Legend Has It Treasure Hunts

Legend Has It is not just one treasure hunt, it is a treasure hunt website with a series of treasure hunts coming your way! The first hunt has been released. It is called Dead Man’s Gold and takes place in Arizona. The cost to participate in the hunt is $40. …

MW Spotlight #8: The Treasure Games of King’s Gold and Splendor for a Family Night of Adventure

The last Monday of each month, MW’s Spotlight will feature two Family Fun Treasure Games.  It’s great to be able to bring friends and families together for adventures on the game table.  As a collector, designer, and player of games, I’ve played a lot of games, and love to share …