Hidden treasure hunt caches are out there for you to find!  There are currently over 40 different treasure hunts, each with a hidden treasure cache to claim, listed here on MW.  With so many treasure hunts available, it is difficult to know which are the Top Ten, and how might you be able to find them?  MW has you covered!

For the complete list of hidden treasure hunt caches, click here:  Treasure Hunts and Hidden Treasure Caches.  

For thoughts on the Top Ten, read below.

First, I think it should be said, each treasure hunt is different.  Some treasure hunts involve complex codes to solve, while others might be more of a Riddle to solve. Some are made to be competive, while others are made for simple fun. There are also various costs to consider in a hunt.  These could be offset by the values of treasures being rewarded, and whether or not a person has to physically go to the location to retrieve the treasure hunt cache or if it can be claimed via email.

These are all important considerations.  And what might be great for one person, might not be for another.

So below are the Top Ten Treasure Hunt Caches with those thoughts in mind. They are categorized in ‘Value of Prize, Free to Play, or No BOTG required’ (And remember these are only 10 of them…

Value of Treasure Hunt Prize:

While the following hunts must be purchased to play,  and do require BOTG, their prizes might offset the purchase price and cost to travel.

1) The Golden Treasure of The Entente Cordiale

  • Released on 4/8/2021 by Michel Becker, Vincenzo Bianca, Stephen Clarke and Pauline Deysson
  • Clues within a book, map, and adventurer’s notebook ($70) (Available on website)
  • BOTG required. Two separate ‘Keys’ are buried. One in the UK and one in France. Each needs found to claim the treasure.
  • The treasure is The Golden Casket valued at 650,000 euros.
  • No end date

2) Echo the Owl (The Last Echo)

  • Released on 4/1/21 by Natalie Nelson
  • Clues within a PDF Downloadable Booklet (7 pages- $10)Available to order thru Echo the Owl link
  • BOTG required to find a proxy item (a Treasure chest with a few goodies and contact info)
  • Hidden somewhere on Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Treasure is a Golden Owl and other valuable gemstones valued at $4,000 (image here)
  • No end date stated

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3) The Hatter’s Hat and The Wonderland Treasure Hunt (Book for approx. $9.99 Available on Amazon) $10,000 to up to $20,000 value of Prize

  • Released 11/27/2020
  • Clues within book
  • BOTG required to find a golden key and message to claim the treasure
  • Treasure is valued at $10,000
  • No end date

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Six Questions with David Jacobsen (Creator of hunt)

4) The Beacon Star (Book for approx $7 Available on Amazon) Over $5,000 Prize value

  • Published in 2017 by Randy Pischel (purchase for $6.99)
  • Book with clues -both visual and literal
  • BOTG search for item to claim prize
  • Prize valued at over 5,000 cash
  • No end date

Six Questions with Randy Pischel on the hunt

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Free to Play Treasure Hunts:

The following treasure hunts are free to play and yet offer some great prizes. They are a great way to be introduced into the hobby of ‘armchair treasure hunting’.  

5) Tribute: The Hunt for the 13th Casque (posted on MW Website)

ORIGINAL CASQUE of The legendary Secret Treasure Hunt offered as one of the prizes!

  • Hunt released on MW in February 2019 by John Michaels (here)
  • Image and Verse contain clues
  • BOTG is required to retrieve the treasure
  • The Treasure is Original Casque, Silver, and Pink Tourmaline gem (valued over $2,000)
  • No End Date

Six Questions with John Michaels

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6) Forgotten History Hunts (posted on the MW Forum)

forgotten history hunt armchair treasure hunts
  • Multiple hunts published throughout the year on the MW Forum
  • Clues given free via Images and Text
  • Fully Armchair
  • Prizes vary
  • Various timeframes on hunts

7) Quercus Circus

Available on Youtube

  • Relaunched in 2021
  • Clues found within 4 short films via YouTube (as well as additional clues given in Vlogs)
  • BOTG Required (UK based)
  • Treasure is a solid 18ct Golden Acorn
  • No End Date

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8) The Cipher (posted on YouTube with Discussions on the MW Forum)

  • Video released in July 2020
  • Clues within Video (Google Doc linked below video)
  • BOTG required to claim prize
  • Treasure is ‘a mystery’ (but said to worthwhile)
  • No end date

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No BOTG Required – Can Claim the Treasure via Email

The following hunts may have a small cost, but their treasures can be claimed via email:

9) The Oracle Treasure Hunt ($2.99 Download via website with $6,000 prize value)

  • Published in 2005 by Pete Wilder (purchase $2.99)
  • Book/PDF download with clues – both visual and literal
  • Search for hidden item/OR claim from home- Based in UK
  • Prize around $6,000 cash
  • No End Date

Six Q’s with Pete Wilder on the hunt

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10) The Hare on the Moon

Available on Amazon

  • Published in 2019 by Joanna May (Book available on Amazon ($65) or her website)
  • Clues are within the book via text and images
  • Fully armchair – Submission form for the correct location/answer on website
  • Treasure is a beautiful and valuable painting of the sacred three golden hares (value $5,000-10,000)
  • No end date

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