Third Annual Masquerade Tribute of Hunts for Charity

The Third Annual Masquerade Tribute of Hunts for Charity has launched! This year will be another epic affair with multiple treasure hunts and mini puzzles released throughout the coming weeks! All proceeds for this 2023 event go directly to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Our goal for this year is to go over the $10,000 mark – all total.  In 2021 (First Annual Tribute) $4341 was raised. And last year the total donated was $4085. With less than $1700 to reach $10,000 this year, I know this wonderful treasure hunt community can do it!

PLUS, even after this generous goal is reached lots more fun can be UNLOCKED as donations grow! The fun and games begin on March 8th with the release of a mini puzzle with a $100 prize (Amazon Gift Card)!  

Donate / Register early to not miss out on your chance to win any of the treasures!

Button above will take you to St. Jude’s Page. Donate a minimum of $19.79 to gain access to all Treasure Hunts and Puzzles released in the 2023 Third Annual Masquerade Tribute. Larger donations accepted. In NOTES when donating, please include your MW Forum Username, and your address, if receiving a FREE Hare Souvenir Charm (sent to all those who donate $40 or over).

This step of including your MW Forum USERNAME is in order to be granted access to the Tribute’s Private Hunt section on the MW Forum where the Hunt and Puzzle Materials will be released – beginning with a Mini Puzzle with prize of $100 (Amazon Gift Card) on 3/8/23. By registering for the hunt, you accept the rules, terms, and conditions.

Below is the schedule of events and further details!  Join the adventures!

$0-$999 in donations: THREE different Treasure Hunts released on 3/20. (Each with a treasure valued at least $400). There will also be THREE different mini puzzles. One released 3/8, another released on 3/12, and the third on 3/16. These Treasure Hunts and Mini Puzzles are being generously donated by Samantha Dammer, Forgotten History Hunts and Mysterious Writings.

Then there are other Treasure Hunts and Mini Puzzles to be UNLOCKED:

UPDATED 3/15

$1000- $1978 in donations- 4th Mini Puzzle UNLOCKED – by ThePuzzleMaster –  released 4/20/23

EDIT TO ADD: $1500 in donations – UNLOCKED! THE BEGINNING puzzle hunt by THE ALLUSIONATI released 5/20/23

$1979-$2499 in donations– 4th BONUS Treasure Hunt UNLOCKED – by ThePuzzleMaster –  released 6/20/23

$2500-$3499 in donations – 5th Mini Puzzle UNLOCKED –  by THE SECRET PODCAST –  released 7/20/23

$3500-$4999 in donations– 5th BONUS Treasure Hunt UNLOCKED – by MEDALLION MILITIA – release date 9/22/23

$5000-$6499 in donations – 6th Treasure Hunt – TC TREASURE – release date TBA

Prizes for some of the Hunts and Puzzles are also being donated by The Art of Hidden Messages, Davesscrabblegrams, The Hope Chest, The Incredible Hunt, CopperDan. (more may be added).

Sneak Peek at ONLY some of the prizes in the hunts. More will be revealed in coming weeks.

Donate directly to St. Jude’s via this special link

Three Treasure Hunts UNLOCKED: RELEASED on 3/20/23!

More details of hunts and treasures coming soon – here, on the MW Forum, and on the Masquerade Tribute’s Facebook Group

THREE TIMES A CHARM! The souvenir for the Third Annual Masquerade Tribute is a HARE CHARM – comes with COA. Anyone who donates over $40 will receive this FREE! When donating, please include address in notes to be sent the 2023 Masquerade Hare Charm.

By registering for the 2023 Masquerade Tribute, you accept the rules, terms, and conditions. No purchase necessary for drawings.

SUMMARY OF FIRST ANNUAL MASQUERADE TRIBUTE

SUMMARY OF SECOND ANNUAL MASQUERADE TRIBUTE

FAQ’s on The Annual Masquerade Tributes

1)What is the significance of $19.79?

1979 is the year the Masquerade treasure hunt by Kit Williams was published. Since all proceeds go to charity, it was thought this would be the perfect minimum price to set for The Masquerade Tribute of treasure hunts.

2)Why is The Masquerade Tribute being released on the Spring Equinox?

In the Masquerade treasure hunt, it was on the Equinox (Spring or Fall) that was the time of year Catherine’s Cross cast the shadow pinpointing the location of the buried Hare. It seemed then to be a great time for release of The Masquerade Tribute!

3)Do you have to know anything about the 1979 Masquerade Treasure Hunt to solve the Tribute Treasure Hunts?

No.   All Tribute hunts can be solved from what is presented for each, and following their clues to a solution to claim its particular treasure.

4)Are The Masquerade Tribute Treasure Hunts BOTG or Fully Armchair?

Each of the contributors to The Masquerade Tribute of Hunts decides which it will be for their own. The hunts vary and are noted in the information for that hunt.

5)Who are the Creators of the Masquerade Tribute Treasure Hunts?

The creators for The Masquerade Tribute hunts are active members of the treasure hunting community. Each year there is a different set of contributors. They are talented, generous, and knowledgeable persons of the craft. See the particular year’s Masquerade Tribute for the list of contributors of that year.

6)What are the values of each of The Masquerade Tribute Hunt’s Treasures?

It is difficult to give an exact amount.  Many of the prizes are one of a kind treasures or keepsakes. The Winner of each Treasure Hunt will receive one of the Collectible Tribute Souvenirs in addition to the prizes being given by each creator for their hunt.  The values the Creators have approximated for their prizes are listed with their information.  (It must be kept in mind that many may become collectibles and in time be worth more than originally stated)

7)Where is The Masquerade Tribute Hunt released?

The Masquerade Tribute is released on the MW Forum / Website.  You must be registered and logged into the MW Forum to have access to the section where it is posted.

8) Is there an end date for The Masquerade Tribute of hunts?

Yes. The end date for all Masquerade Tribute Treasure Hunts is 12/31/23.  If needed, clues will be given out to help searchers to claim the treasures of the hunts. If any hunt goes unsolved, the prizes will be donated to charity or other measures will be taken.

9)Where is the money going to be donated?

ALL PROCEEDS go to charitable organizations decided upon for the year.

For 2023 Searchers DONATE directly to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital via the special Tribute’s Link.