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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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 – …
Following are the top puzzle solutions in There’s Treasure Inside – by Jon Collins-Black. Do not read more if want to solve/find them on your own. Also note – as of this writing none of the treasure boxes have been found – so the solutions are only believed ‘pieces’ to …
Following are Justin Posey Punted Questions from Seekers Summit 2026: Although Justin Posey answered many questions on the Bride, the Checkpoint, and Search Areas at Seekers Summit, he did punt on a few. What were they? Can anything be gleaned from those? (Join Discussions on the MW Facebook Group or/and MW …
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 …
