MW’s Codes and Cipher Series: The Polybius Square in the Wizard of Oz Armchair Treasure Hunt

MW’s Codes and Ciphers Series continues to introduce different examples of how codes, ciphers, riddles, and puzzles have been used to hide clues in armchair treasure hunts.  This helps both new and old treasure hunters get their creative minds in gear.  It may even help you recognize a secret message …

Who Will Find the Golden Lorraine Cross of The Bossall Treasure Armchair Treasure Hunt?

Since 2014, the Golden Lorraine Cross of The Bossall Treasure armchair treasure hunt has remained hidden.  Who will solve the clues within the book and find this treasure? The creator of the hunt, Douglas Pearson, is currently working on other projects, and has since closed down the website for the …

In Search of the Theodosia Cache of H Charles Beil (Treasure Man): Six Questions with Jason Griffin

The Theodosia cache of the H Charles Beil (the Treasure Man) Treasure hunts is believed to be in the area of Cary, North Carolina. The cache is said to contain about a thousand old coins and at least 250 carats of finely cut gemstones. Jason Griffin and his wife, who …

Six Questions with Jo Bartley: Creator of The Golden Oyster Armchair Treasure Hunt

A beautiful antique Golden Oyster, along with a cash prize, waits to be claimed in The Golden Oyster Armchair Treasure Hunt by Joanne Bartley. This hunt was released in May 2020 and will continue on until someone solves the 22 clues and discovers the hidden location, somewhere in Whitstable, UK. …

Six Questions More with Ben Brewis: Creator of The Hidden Sun Armchair Treasure Hunt

UPDATE:THIS TREASURE HAS BEEN CLAIMED Many of us here at MW were first introduced to The Hidden Sun Armchair Treasure Hunt book a year ago during a Kickstarter Campaign.  All those who saw the project were greatly impressed by Ben’s amazing artistic talent, and were excited to take up his …

Forrest Fenn Quotes on the Closest Searcher, 200 feet, and 500 feet to the Treasure Chest Remarks

It has been over 10 years since Forrest Fenn has hidden his treasure chest, somewhere in the mountains north of Santa Fe, and no one has found it yet. However, that doesn’t mean searchers haven’t come close! Throughout the years, Forrest has let the Chase community know searchers have come …