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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In the Six Questions I had asked Jon Collins-Black, there were a few questions he chose not to answer. These are interesting because to avoid them might offer clues. The Jon Collins-Black questions of which he didn’t answer are as follows: He didn’t answer this and he seems to want …
Overview of the Jon Collins-Black Cowlazars interview: On November 13, Jon Collins-Black connected with the Cowlazars Channel via Zoom. They had the chance to ask him a few questions. Below are my key points from the interview. “Theoretically they could be some place where you have to pay to get …
The Lion’s Share box is the largest and most valuable treasure box hidden in the There’s Treasure Inside treasure hunt. It holds treasures valued over a million. What Facts are Known about the Lion’s Share Box? What are the Clues to the Lion’s Share Box? Until the box is found …
The Quest for the Death’s Head Relic launches 11/1/24! Are you ready? Fall is proving busy for those of us in treasure hunting hobby – but each hunt is different and offers different experiences. It’s great to learn about them all, embark on their various adventures, and enjoy the journeys. …
Six Questions – Jon Collins-Black! Ever since Forrest Fenn’s treasure chest was found in the Rocky Mountains searchers have been waiting for another big treasure hunt! On November 12, 2024, the book There’s Treasure Inside (available on Amazon) is being shipped out! The wait is over – Thanks to Jon …
What are Este’s Quest Treasure Hunts? Este’s Quest treasure hunts are 30-day treasure hunts for a hidden gold coin. The first person to find that coin will also receive a growing cash bounty. These are offered a few times a year by Este’s Quest YouTube Channel. Este’s Quest Overview When …
What is Find Nobody’s Treasure Hunts? Find Nobody’s Treasure Hunts are puzzle hunts based in Massachusetts. The hunts, which are to be solved over a weekend, provide clues to a hidden proxy item which can be used to the claim the hunt’s treasure! The hunts are created by active members …
What are The National Treasure Quest treasure hunts? The National Treasure Quest website offers treasure hunts for an official NTQ Medallion. Clues are given over a period of one year to the location of a hidden NTQ Medallion. If you find the official NTQ Medallion, you can claim the treasure …
The Golden Owl Found! The Golden Owl Found! In 1993, the book, On the Trail of the Golden Owl, by Max Valetin and illustrated by Michel Becker, was published. It contained clues to a hidden Golden Owl counterpart (bronze owl) that could be switched for the real treasure – A …
What is The Bookshop: A Treasure Hunt? UPDATE 12/16/24 SOLVED The Bookshop treasure hunt is an armchair treasure hunt book with clues to claim a treasure. Key Points: Learn more in the MW’s Six Questions with the Creators Follow The hunt’s Instagram page What Type of Clues and Puzzles are …
