Mysterious Writings is the leading website on active armchair treasure hunts, as well as those of the past.
Multiple treasure hunt puzzles, that are currently in progress, are listed on the site for your convenience. Summaries, updates, and information about how to get started on armchair treasure hunts can be found here.
For a list of active armchair treasure hunts please click here: Treasure Hunts. There you will find a quick run down on all the what, where, when, why, who, and hows for each of the hunts.
If you are new to the hobby, be sure to check out the post of How to Get Started in Armchair Treasure Hunting. It includes lots of tips and examples of how past armchair treasure hunts have been solved, which in turn will help you understand how those of today might be hiding clues for you to solve.
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What are the top 5 Appalachian Footpath Box State Theories? Find out below! (3 clue ideas are given for each state – links are given to more in depth information) (MW’s Hub page on the AT Box – facts, clues, theories) Join discussions on the MW Discord – Lots being …
The Shipwreck Box Treasure Hunt Quick Start Field Guild Six Questions with North Texas Treasure An exciting new hunt is releasing – with real life shipwreck treasure to find! Let’s learn more about the Shipwreck Box Treasure Hunt! I purchased There’s Treasure Inside by Jon Collins Black shortly after it …
What are the top location theories for the Lion’s Share Box? The following are possible clues found in the book –There’s Treasure Inside by Jon Collins-Black – that lead to different states. (Join discussions on the MW Discord) Top 3 clues for each location theory (with links to more) Lion’s …
What is His Bride in Justin Posey Treasure Poem? With each Q/A or interview more and more is being revealed about ‘His Bride’ in Justin Posey’s treasure poem. Below is a compilation of the Q/A’s to date (4/8/26) relating to the Bride in the poem (which we now know relates …
Justin Posey Map Eliminations! Justin eliminates two states: Colorado and Oregon – from his search area at Seekers Summit. This was intentional. However, it seems he also eliminated other areas. Those south of Santa Fe, New Mexico by 75 miles. Here’s how. (Join discussions on the MW Discord!) In the …
Below find a summary of the Justin Posey LayerV Bounty Hunt. The video explains how it was solved – but the files are below. Basically each participant received the ‘Hunt Packet’. They went into a room where posters were on the pillars of the room for all to see. Searchers …
Is the Justin Posey Treasure Buried? In one sense of the word, it might be! (Join discussions on the MW Discord) While reading through Justin’s Q/A from March 28, 2026 – something came to mind on how his treasure could be hidden. I wanted to share this method, especially for …
Please find below a copy/paste of Jon Collins-Black Seekers Summit Message. Although JCB couldn’t be at the Seekers Summit in person, he was there in spirit! He sent along this heartfelt message to share! (very thoughtful of him to do – thank you JCB) (It is copy/pasted from the email …
I am honored for TC Treasure as a co-host for the 6th Annual Masquerade Tribute Hunt for 2026! The Tribute has grown and evolved each year. We’ve experimented with different formats and creative twists along the way, always looking for new ways to engage the community while supporting a meaningful …
Justin Posey Cipher Solution in Beyond the Map’s Edge UPDATE: Although a solution using a cipher gives CHEST – this is NOT the intended Cipher/Solution. I had forgotten Justin had commented back in the Dillon Q/A that it was not a chest Early on in the hunt Justin was asked …
