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.
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The Source Code was released in November of 2025. Near the end of June 2026 it was solved! Congrats to DebK! I love her story and her thoughts about how treasure hunting is one of the best ways to enjoy traveling the USA! So many interesting places explored – that …
After the success of their first treasure hunt, X Marks NJ is back with a brand-new adventure. Their second hunt brings a fresh set of clues, challenges, and discoveries for searchers to unravel, and, of course, another treasure waiting to be found! In this Six Questions, we take a closer …
Beyond the Map’s Edge Searcher Story! Thanks to GameChangerRM for participating in the segment of Treasure Stories! Every treasure search has a story! Sharing these stories can inspire others to begin a search of their own. The clues, wrong turns, discoveries, and unexpected moments are all part of the adventure. …
At the end of each month a featured question with Justin Posey is shared. Following is the Featured Question for August. (Note: The Q/A was a bit delayed because of Justin dealing with the wildfires in Montana. We all send our prayers, thoughts, and support to everyone affected by the …
The Collector’s Grail by NorthTexasTreasure.com – (Join discussions on the MW Discord or MW Facebook Group page) NorthTexasTreasure is back with its second hunt, The Collector’s Grail! The hunt brings another challenge to find treasure – while always keeping the goal of making treasure hunting accessible to everyone. In this Six Questions, the …
North Texas Treasure Hunts Guide What are North Texas Treasure Hunts? North Texas Treasure Hunts are what the name suggests! They hide treasures in North Texas. Their first hunt – The Shipwreck Treasure – was released in April 2025. It was successfully solved shortly after. $1200 Treasure claimed and rewarded. …
Full Armchair Treasure Hunts List Below find a Full Armchair Treasure Hunts List – a list of treasure hunts that do not require BOTG (boots on the ground) to claim their treasures. NOTE: Armchair treasure hunts generally fall into two categories. BOTG or Full Armchair. This list covers those hunts …
The Most Dangerous Games Puzzle Hunt by MrBeast and James Patterson – A New Platinum Treasure Hunt listed on the MW Website! What is The Most Dangerous Games Puzzle Hunt? In connection to the book release: The Most Dangerous Games by MrBEAST and James Patterson -it is a skill competition …
Treasure Hunt Calendar MW is your map – where every hunt is a trail to explore! (More information on Treasure Hunts – with links to Trail/Hunt Guides). MW is the trusted source for treasure hunts and information since 2012! (celebrating 15 years in 2027!) Check back often – or join …
Hidden Message in There’s Treasure Inside! Possible Morse Code Clue for Lion’s Share Box Found In the Mysterious Writings’ Tuesday newsletters I share puzzle methods – since the best way to solve current hunts is to learn about past hunts and practice the methods used to solve them. (subscribe MW …
