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.
Join other searchers on the MW Forum , MW DISCORD Channel, or the MW Facebook Treasure Hunting Group for discussions. You can also subscribe to MW’s YouTube Channel, and/or Newsletter, to keep up to date on all that’s happening here on MW treasures, puzzles, and games.
Get your Quest on! Solve the clues and find some treasures.
Is the Lion’s Share Box in Idaho? Top 5 thoughts for why it might be! SomeSeanGuy (YouTube and Discord username) shared his thoughts about the Lion’s Share box possibly being in Idaho. The full video is here: Lion’s Share Solve part V The highlights on ideas for Idaho were as …
Wonderland Treasure Hunts – Six Questions The Wonderland Treasure Hunts continue to engage puzzle lovers! From the outdoor adventure of The Hatter’s Hat to fully armchair challenges like The Mad Tea Party, Best Riddles, and Sherlock Holmes, each book offers a unique way to experience the thrill of a real …
X Marks NJ SOLVED! Found Treasure! After five weeks of clues, puzzles, and adventures across New Jersey, X Marks NJ #1 has been solved! Krista and Anthony were the first to uncover the hidden treasure, completing the hunt and claiming the prize. In this interview, they share how they discovered …
What is The Hope Chest Treasure Hunt? The Hope Chest Treasure Hunt was released in December 2022 by Cris Dotson. Clues are in a book. The first person to solve all the clues and complete the quests can claim the cash treasure of $50,000. Quick Overview: (Join discussions of all …
The Great US Treasure Hunt #4 (2026) Quick Overview of Hunt: Summary of some of TGUSTH PAST puzzles and solutions: (Join discussions of all treasure hunts on the MW Discord or Facebook Group) Six Questions on TGUSTH: I had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff and Dave of The Great US Treasure Hunt …
FOUND TREASURE Shipwreck Box! Few moments in treasure hunts are as exciting as the moment a hidden treasure is finally found! Except perhaps hearing the story from both sides. In this special interview, we get to hear from both RealLifeGoonie (the creator behind the hunt) and Pogues 4 Life (the …
There’s Treasure Inside Heart Image – Is Page 188 a clue to find the Lion’s Share Treasure box? Maybe! (Join discussions on the MW Discord or Facebook group page) When Jon was asked about the illustrations and if he thought somebody could find the treasure with just the text alone – Jon said: …
Cloaked Treasure 2026! Another year of hunts is in progress for Cloaked Treasure! In 2025, approximately $30,000 was hidden throughout Michigan for searchers to claim! This year numerous smaller hunts (both BOTG and Armchair) and then a main hunt valued at around $5000 in treasure is on the schedule! Sure …
Golden Crossroads #2 by Redmark Treasure Hunts! Quick Overview: Let’s Learn More! Via Six Question! I had the pleasure of chatting about Golden Crossroads #2 with Tom of Redmark Treasure Hunts. This hunt for a treasure valued at over $4500 is set to release in a couple weeks! As you …
Is this an Appalachian Footpath Treasure Box Clue? Is the AT Treasure Box hidden Northeast of McAfee Knob, Virginia? I think it’s possible. Below I explain why (or you can watch on YouTube) (Join discussions on the MW Discord or Facebook group page) Many searchers feel that Mcafee Knob – …
