One of the first armchair hunts my family and I worked on used the Polybius Square as its method of encoding. It was the 2004 Armchair Treasure Hunt entitled A Treasure’s Trove. The Polybius Square, in its most commonly used form, is a 5×5 grid filled with the alphabet. The …
Portraying the form of books when closed and out of their slipcase, the three board games of Life’s Mishaps, Domino Rex, and Diamond Hearts, discreetly sat on a shelf waiting to be pulled down for a night of entertainment. The board of Life’s Mishaps is featured fully on the outside …
It is sometimes unbelievable the amount of money Movie Memorabilia can go for. Movie Memorabilia can be in the form of props, costumes, posters, scripts, or other objects connected to a film. Take for example a movie poster for, The Mummy. In 1997, it was auctioned off for 453,000. Which …
Across the Sea by Milton Bradley was published in the early 1900’s. Two intertwining red and blue spiral tracks take players ‘across the sea’ and through cities of the world. Produced at a time when everyday travel to the places depicted on the board was uncommon, the game helped players …
Submitted to MW by Jeremy Milstead If you have something you would like to submit to MW to share with readers, please email treasure@mysteriouswritings.com Submitted by Jeremy Milstead: Not too long ago, I stumbled onto a POW/KIA memorial forum that had an entry from 9/7/01, whereby Forrest was reaching out …
The following may sound like scenes from a James Bond movie. However, they are real life occurrences of the mid 1900’s. Part of this story begins with a 14-year-old newspaper boy, Jimmy Bozart, who was given a nickel in change in 1953. Another part begins with a top-secret flight mission …
Evade is one of nine games of the 3M gamette series. Produced in 1971, the two player game involves a simple set of rules which are easy to learn. The game, however, is challenging and offers strategic play. It has players trying to skillfully bluff and wittingly move their way …
This episode of MW’s Friday’s Five features five of the oldest treasures of gold ever found. They are magnificent items offering a glimpse into history. You can watch on Video or read below! 1)The Etruscan Gold Book The oldest book in the world is considered to be an Etruscan artifact …
Dear Forrest, With my upcoming trek across Texas to Montana in 12 days,I have thought about you and your thinking process. I have always tried to think like a fish to catch a fish, so to speak. (Not implying that I am trying to catch you, but just to put …
Collecting games, whether they are old board, card, or other types of games, often provide the collector with an amazing glance at historical times. The Mayflower card game is an exceptional example of just how a game can offer such a unique look. It is a treasure. The game consists …
