Ten carved ivory pegs, with heads resembling five hounds and five jackals, were excavated from a tomb at Thebes by Howard Carter in the 1900’s. The original ivory board with its game pieces was discovered as a complete set. The rectangular playing surface, with rounded top, measured six inches long …
Dear Forrest, You say there was only ever one place you wanted to hide your treasure chest because of how special the spot was to you. When a searcher arrives to this location, will they understand why it was so special to you? And did you include that reason in …
Tap4Treasure is a new division of MW Treasure Hunts and is FREE to play. All a person needs to do is report for duty at T4THQ (Tap4Treasure.com) and receive Dispatches. From these Dispatches, T4T Agents try to ascertain the hidden locations of treasures being stealthily distributed across underground networks. Missions …
The Skunk dice game is a perfect choice for family game night. Originally launched in 1953 by W.H. Schaper, it offers fun for all ages. Skunk is one of those games which even though the directions for play are simple (so all can play), the game still provides suspense and challenges for …
Quoridor is a fast moving game of strategy that can be played by either 2 or 4 players. Because the rules are simple to follow, the game is recommended for players as young as 6 years and up. The simplicity of the game play should not suggest lack of depth, …
Quit your job, find Gold!!! Article written by John Davis Can anything stir the thrill of adventure, or be more of a false god, than gold fever? It was George Cormack, or “Lying George” to fellow Alaskan miners who’d heard enough of his false gold claims, who had vision. Having …
Say ‘Ranger Rick’, and most people will recognize the name as being one of the most popular children’s nature magazines of today. Matter of fact, it is the oldest and largest published by the National Wildlife Federation. But before Ranger Rick became a magazine in 1967, he was a character …
The mystery of Rennes le Chateau involves two coded parchments claimed to have been found by Berenger Sauniere in 1887 while restoring his church. Much controversy surrounds the discovery, as well as the meaning to the hidden messages found on the parchments. The purpose of this article is to only …
Recently on the MW Forum, the following question was brought up: “When do you put ‘Boots on the Ground’ when following the poem?” Another way to ask the question, ‘Where do you think Forrest parked his car?’ (and where do you?) In the following video we share some searchers’ thoughts …
Dear Forrest, Is there a location you would have loved to visit and explored? Maybe a place you recently just learned about? Like what about the Lost City of the Monkey God with Douglas Preston? Would you have enjoyed exploring there? ~M Sure, M. I would have gone with Doug …
