The 2022 Masquerade Tribute involves many from the treasure hunting community, and beyond, in different ways. The following provides a simple overview of this EPIC EVENT.  It really is ‘thee’ armchair treasure hunt event of the year!

1Q) What is the 2022 Masquerade Tribute?

Each year Armchair Treasure Hunters come together as a community to not only pay tribute to the 1979 treasure hunt entitled ‘Masquerade’, the first hunt which coined the term ‘armchair treasure hunt’, but to pay tribute to the entire hobby. Multiple Treasure Hunts are part of the Masquerade Tribute. They are released on the Spring Equinox (3/20/22). Register early to be ready at launch. There are six different treasure hunts, with six different treasures to claim, in the 2022 Masquerade Tribute.

All proceeds of this event are given to Charity.

2Q) What are the Charities for the Masquerade Tribute of Hunts?

In 2022, all proceeds for the tribute will be donated to St. Jude’s, The Humane Society, Autism Research, and TheSamFund. (Click to learn more). In 2021 near $4500 was donated. The amount donated is equally divided between the different charities.

3Q) Who are the Treasure Hunt Contributors?

TC Treasure, Forgotten History Hunts, @DominoAdventure, David Cohen, The Art of Hidden Messages, and Mysterious Writings are the contributors of the treasure hunts for 2022. 

These treasure hunt contributors are respected and active members of the treasure hunting community. They are skilled and talented creators. They are donating their time and treasures to offer fun adventures to those participating in the Masquerade Tribute. Each of the hunts and prizes are listed below (after this quick overview). Each is unique and one of a kind hunt and treasures!

There is also a bonus prize for the Searcher who solves the last Tribute Hunt of the event! Fun to the end!

4Q) What are the Treasure Cache Drawings?

New to the 2022 Masquerade Tribute are treasure cache drawings. There are 4 different treasure caches a registered searcher for the Tribute can be automatically entered into.

The items in these caches have been donated by other active members of the treasure hunting community. The Treasure Cache Drawings and those Donors are listed below (after this quick overview)  

5Q) What are the levels of Registration?

There are five different levels of registration.

  1. Donate $19.79 or over: Searcher will be registered for all Six Tribute Hunt Materials and automatically entered into a contest drawing for Bonus Treasure Cache
  2. Donate $30 or over: Searcher will be registered for all Six Tribute Hunt Materials, Receive one of the collectible Tribute Cards sent to them for free, and be automatically entered into a contest drawing for Bonus Treasure Cache.
  3. Donate $50 or over: Searcher will be registered for all Six Tribute Hunt Materials, receive one of the collectible Tribute Cards sent to them, and be automatically entered in a contest drawing for Treasure Cache #1 and the Bonus Treasure Cache.
  4. Donate $75 or over: Searcher will be registered for all Six Tribute Hunt Materials, receive one of the collectible Tribute Cards sent to them, be automatically entered in a contest drawing for Treasure Cache #1, Treasure Cache #2, and the Bonus Treasure Cache.
  5. Donate $100 or over: Searcher will be registered for all Six Tribute Hunt Materials, receive one of the collectible Tribute Cards sent to them, be automatically entered in a contest drawing for Treasure Cache #1, Treasure Cache #2, Treasure Cache #3, and the Bonus Treasure Cache.

6Q) WOW! This sounds awesome – How do I register?

Simple! Decide your donation amount and register via this paypal link: REGISTER NOW

In the paypal link please include any needed information. Everyone will need to include their MW Forum Username. This is to gain access to the MW Forum’s Masquerade Tribute Section for Registered Hunters where the Six Hunts are being released on 3/20/2022.  

If you have donated $30 or more please include your address. One of the Collectible Tribute Cards will be sent to you free. These are a circular business card. They are a small memento for the Tribute and act like a trading card for the six 2022 hunts.

See full details/no purchase necessary/rules/terms/conditions

The Treasure Hunts for the 2022 Masquerade Tribute:

Summary of the Six Treasure Hunts in The 2022 Masquerade Tribute of Hunts for Charity (full details upon release)

Forgotten History Hunts: REX’S ADVENTURE

Fully Armchair. Treasure is: Chest of coins, jewelry, and gemstones. Valued at approx. $300 (cannot disclose specific contents as they may relate to the solution of the puzzle)

Art of Hidden Messages: SQUID GAME

Fully Armchair. Treasure is: Original pen and ink artwork of hunt and Squid Brooch.  Valued at approx. $75.

TC Treasure: OVER THE MOON

BOTG (with Armchair Bonus Prize Option). Treasure is: Mystery Loot Box valued at approx. $400 (cannot disclose specific contents as they may relate to the solution of the puzzle)

@DominoAdventure: THE HAREBRAINED PLAN

BOTG. Treasure is: American Coin Treasures Lucky Rabbit / Irish Hare Eire Coin Pendant on Silvertone Chain | Pewter Rabbit Holding Magnifying Glass (the Proxy) | $50 Penzeys Spices Choose Love Gift Card | $50 REI – Explore Gift Card | $100 Congrats Amazon Gift Card *OR $100 donation to charity in winner’s name | (2) X-Plore Wilderness Survival-Kit Paracord Bracelets | Special prize Book (Not Masquerade) | WISE WINNER bracelet by Things Uncommon originovel llc surprise gift. Valued at approx. $350

David Cohen: WHAT HIDES THE PRIZE

Fully Armchair. Treasure is: Deep purple amethyst geode egg on a brass rabbit stand. “Impossible / Levitating” Tensegrity table. Rare amethyst rainbow crystal geode egg. Deck of Scrabblegram cards (for each member of a winning team, max 5). Valued at approx. $250

MysteriousWritings: THE QUEST

Fully Armchair. Treasure is: Cryptex with Pearl inside, Signed book and Canvas Print from the children’s book The Quest by Jenny Kile (Inspiration of Hunt), small antique and curious items in Treasure Chest. (cannot disclose specific contents as they may relate to the solution of the puzzle) Valued at approx. $400

BONUS Treasure:

Whoever solves the last remaining treasure hunt puzzle, will not only win the prize for that particular hunt, but will also be awarded a bonus treasure prize. Fun until the very end! Join the adventures at any time during the course of the event! Bonus Prize are 3 books of Kit Williams (Masquerade, Untitled, and Out of One Eye) and an Aquamarine gemstone. (Donated by MysteriousWritings) Value approx $150

The Treasure Caches:

2022 Donors to Treasure Caches:

There is also another exciting element added to the 2022 Masquerade Tribute! Since The Tribute is an event which honors the entire hobby of armchair treasure hunting, there are donors towards drawings of ‘Treasure Caches’. These persons are active members of the treasure hunting community as well. Their donations will represent either a past or present armchair treasure hunt. We have donations coming in from:

  • George Ward representing The Secret
  • Natalie Nelson representing Echo the Owl
  • David Jacobsen representing The Hatter’s Hat
  • CopperDan representing The Troll’s Cache
  • 3D Bronze representing DB Cooper Was Here
  • Sean and Hilary representing Xavier MarX and the Missing Masterpieces
  • Kit Palencar representing The Hunt for the 13th Casque (Secret Tribute)
  • Candy and Mindy representing Houses Asunder
  • Adrian K and Lisa F representing Rhapsody in Grey treasure hunt
  • Professor F representing CRACKED
  • MysteriousWritings representing The Diamond Scrolls
  • Michel Becker representing The Golden Casket
  • Miscellaneous items from anonymous donors

The donated items will be distributed to create three different Treasure Caches. There will be…… ACTUAL IMAGES COMING SOON!

Treasure Cache #1: The Family Cache (value $100)

  • Xavier MarX and The Missing Masterpieces treasure hunt book– donated by Sean and Hilary
  • Books relating to the Houses Asunder treasure hunt – donated by Mindy and Candy
  • The Ultimate Guide to Armchair Treasure Hunts and Codes and Ciphers book – donated by MW
  • Mystery Puzzle – anonymous donor
  • Secret Tribute T-Shirt – created by Kit Palencar
  • MW T-Shirt – donated by MW
  • Cain’s Jawbone puzzle book – donated by njarchunter
  • The Beacon Star treasure hunt book – donated by MW
  • The Hatter’s Hat treasure hunt book and 2 Silver Coins – donated by David Jacobsen

Treasure Cache #2: The Seeker’s Cache (value $150)

  • Cache of Gemstones – donated by Natalie Nelson of ECHO the OWL
  • Bitcoin Keychain – donated by CRACKED (Professor F)
  • Treasure Hat featuring The Secret Podcast and MW logos – donated by George Ward
  • MW T-Shirt – donated by MW
  • 3D Bronze Treasure Chest – donated by 3D Bronze
  • Ben Asen Print of THE SECRET for Rhapsody in Grey treasure hunt – donated by Adrian and Lisa
  • MW Crystal Diamond engraved with ‘Treasure the Adventure’ (Not Numbered)
  • Golden Treasure of the Entente Cordiale treasure hunt book (English Version) – donated by Michel Becker

Treasure Cache #3: The Collector’s Cache (value $250)

  • JJP (Illustrator of THE SECRET) original drawing and Gold Bug book – donated by George Ward
  • Collector’s edition of A Treasure’s Trove – anonymous donor
  • The Troll’s Cache Map and Coin – donated by CopperDan
  • Quest DragonTooth treasure hunt book – donated by MW
  • Framed Unicornis PostCard Print – donated by MW
  • Maranatha treasure hunt book – donated by MW
  • Merlin Mystery book – anonymous donor
  • Maze book – anonymous donor

BONUS TREASURE CACHE

All those who register for the 2022 Masquerade Tribute of Hunts for Charity (Six Treasure Hunts) by donating $19.79 or above will automatically be entered into a drawing for a first printing ‘Once Upon A While’ signed by Forrest Fenn, with an exclusive Forrest Fenn Gold Medallion.

See full details/no purchase necessary/rules/terms/conditions