The Last Fairy armchair treasure hunt book was published in 1983 by Fantasy Publications, Isle of Man, UK. The book was written by Fred Hancock, who had been inspired by his own search for the Golden Hare in the 1979 armchair treasure hunt of Masquerade by Kit Williams. Hancock, instead …
David Jacobsen released The Mad Tea Party, a fully armchair treasure hunt, soon after The Hatter’s Hat treasure hunt in 2020. Both of these are part of The Wonderland Treasure Hunts. The Hatter’s Hat treasure hunt requires physically retrieving a proxy item, hidden somewhere in the US, to claim the …
When taking a look at an armchair treasure hunt book or puzzle for the first time, it can seem confusing and a bit overwhelming. Over the last year, during Six Questions, I’ve been asking experienced armchair treasure hunters and creators, what advice they might give to those enjoying the hobby …
UPDATE: 11/22: THIS HUNT HAS ENDED Searchers from around the world are on the hunt for a $100,000 GoldFosh! That’s right – a GoldFosh! This uniquely designed treasure can be yours if you can solve the clues given in a video released by Max Fosh. Max is a British content creator, …
For the last 28 weeks (over 6 months!), MW has been releasing weekly Puzzle Fun’s to keep the mind in play and to provide practice in solving puzzles. In case you missed them, below are some examples. Answers for those above can be found on the MW Forum. Although they …
A new armchair treasure hunt has been released! It is entitled The Orange Tree by Natalie Nelson. The hunt consists of two pages, including the cover. It is available for download on gumroad for $15 (or other desired amount/donations accepted). The hunt is fully armchair and requires the correct submission …
In June 2022, The Incredible Hunt launched! Six Treasures, each worth $10,000 were hidden somewhere in the US. Clues to discover the locations of these incredible treasures are to be found within a box – available for purchase on the hunt’s website. Each box contains a set of Six Cards, …
This segment offers entertaining puzzles to solve each week. It is known the best way to get better at something is through Practice. The MW Puzzle Fun releases are geared to those often used in armchair treasure hunts and other puzzling games. Below is another MW Puzzle Fun for you …
Each month (since February) I’ve been sharing one of my favorite articles from over the last ten years posted on this website. I’ve also held a free drawing for a small prize based on that article. This is in celebration of MW’s 10th anniversary year and a way to thank …
What is the best way to get better at solving puzzles and finding treasures in armchair treasure hunts? PRACTICE. Solving puzzles is like anything else in life; the more you do it, the more it becomes easier. So if you are new to puzzles, or even a pro, this series …
