The antique Game of Leap Frog by McLoughlin Bros. was published in the mid and late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The game box shown depicts three boys, dressed to the age, playing an outdoor game of Leap Frog. This jumping and fun activity is brought to the game board. It …
Although maybe not considered an official type of code to hide secrets, the acronymic process can be used in certain ways and situations to conceal messages, clues, and hints in treasure hunts or other mysteries. The word Acronym is officially defined as a word formed from the initial letters of …
In 2014, Douglas Pearson hid a Golden Lorraine Cross somewhere in the UK. The book, The Bossall Treasure, is an armchair treasure hunt book which includes eleven clues leading searchers to its secreted location. Anyone who discovers this location hidden in the book can claim the cross. There is no …
Guessing the correct person, place, or thing, in twenty questions or less, has been a popular game since the 1800’s. It is believed to have originated in New England and then later spread throughout the United States. Even though this early version of play was (and still can be) enjoyed …
Although many ships are known to have been lost to the treacherous waters of Hell Gate, New York, there is one particular warship, the HMS Hussar, which seems to attract the most attention. That is because it is rumored to have gone down with a very large British military payroll, …
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, …
