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.

North Texas Treasure Hunts – Hunt Guide – Facts, Clues, Theories, Solutions

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. …

Treasure Hunt Calendar: Treasure Hunt Events, Releases, and Other Important Dates

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

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 …

There’s Treasure Inside Tanzanite Clue – in Jon Collins-Black Treasure Hunt

What is the There’s Treasure Inside Tanzanite clue in search for the Lion’s Share box? It’s a possible clue – a theory. (Join discussions on the MW Discord or MW Facebook Group page) In the interview with Rob Lavinsky on TTI Unofficial Podcast, Rob noted that Jon Collins-Black had an interest in Tanzanite. …

Are the Treasure Boxes Buried? What Has Jon Collins-Black Said?  There’s Treasure Inside

Are the Treasure Boxes Buried in There’s Treasure Inside? What Has Jon Collins-Black Said? Let’s take a look! (Join discussions on the MW Discord or MW Facebook Group page) One of the first questions almost every new searcher asks is: “Are the treasure boxes buried?” It’s a natural question. When thinking about treasure, …

Justin Posey Poem: Stanza 5 in Beyond the Map’s Edge Treasure Hunt

What are the Clues in the Justin Posey Poem: Stanza 5? The clues in Justin’s treasure poem, once understood correctly, will lead to a hidden million-dollar treasure cache. The clues lead to a location on a map. Therefore, the poem lines should work together to provide this location. (Join discussions of …