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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There’s Treasure Inside Appalachian Footpath Box: PA Clues Possible cues for the Appalachian Footpath treasure box to be hidden in PA are being found. While it might not be hidden here – the following are some possible clues to suggest just maybe! (Join Discussions on the MW Discord) Possible Clues …
Is there an EXCEL clue to OHIO for the Past & Future Treasure box? I think maybe! Clues for the Past and Future box keep being found! Recently I found a possible clue to support the box being hidden in the state of the OHIO. In the chapter text is …
MW’s Home Page for the Southern Trapper Treasure Hunt! Southern Trapper Treasure Hunt Overview SIX QUESTIONS WITH CAPTAIN BLIGH about the SOUTHERN TRAPPER HUNT Join discussions of the clues on the MW Discord Southern Trapper Clues, Facts, and Theories Within the video – Shown here – are images and a …
The Vault 2 Treasure & Fairies holds a collection of puzzle hunts for you to enjoy! Inside the book of puzzles, you’ll find a collection of mind-bending challenges, hidden messages, and layered clues—all designed to test your observation, logic, and creativity. What makes this book truly special is the collaboration …
Seven Paces Treasure Hunts are created by two business owners from Grand Forks, North Dakota – Matt and Justin. They release different hunts throughout the year. This page offers an overview of what is known on the hunts! (Seven Paces website Bootlegger’s Bounty by Seven Paces Overview: June 2026 Seven …
Northeast Treasure Hunts If you live in the northeast and are wondering if there are any treasure hunts ‘near you’ – the following list gets you started!! It should be mentioned not all treasure hunts reveal a specific region where their treasures will be discovered. Sometimes it is ‘hidden in …
I’m so excited! The Vault 2: Treasure & Fairies releases November 15th – (UPDATE! book available on Amazon) – Join the VAULT community for updates: Vault Discord, Vault Facebook page – or the MW Discord.). The Vault (1) was a huge success and so creators are once again coming together to offer another collection …
Puzzle Hunts draw us in — they challenge our minds, spark curiosity, and reward persistence with the thrill of discovery – and sometimes a TREASURE! The Vault 2: Treasure & Faries is set for release around the Thanksgiving Holiday! (Join the VAULT community for updates: Vault Discord, Vault Facebook page …
Countdown Treasure Found! The 25K in gold coins (with additional 16K bounty) sitting on the forest floor was found Saturday! Adam, creator of the hunt, shared a wrap-up post here: Countdown Treasure Breakdown. So, now what? Whenever a great hunt has ended- like Countdown Treasure – that question is always …
A $10,000 CASH treasure waits to be claimed in the Charlie Porter CIPHER treasure hunt! Nine secret messages are hidden within the music – but Charlie says you do NOT need to be an expert to solve any of the clues. These clues will lead you to a proxy item …
