Got questions about our cosy armchair treasure hunts? You're in the right place.
We've gathered the answers to the most common queries below — from free entry details and clue delivery to how winners are chosen and prizes paid.
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Yes — every free hunt, including our current free pilot, is 100% free to enter, with no payment required at all. We may also periodically offer additional free hunts in the future, so you can always join in without spending a penny and still have a full chance to win. Paid hunts are £2.50 per entry. As the group grows, so will the prize money on offer.
It's super simple! Just click on one of the prominent "Enter Free Hunt" or "Enter Now" buttons you'll find around the site
Paid hunts will cost £2.50 to enter. As we grow and more sleuths join in, we plan to offer much bigger prize pools — main prizes ranging from £50 up to £500+, plus runner-up prizes of around £50 (or more, depending on the hunt scale).
The first person to correctly name the exact hidden location or historical figure wins. Judging is based on accuracy and timestamp — fully skill-based, no random chance involved.
We craft every hunt to be solvable, and we aim to crown a winner each time. If no fully correct entry is received by closing time, the prize may roll over to the next hunt or be awarded to the closest correct answer at our discretion.
Winners are announced publicly (anonymized) within 24–72 hours of closing. Prizes are paid via PayPal within the same timeframe. We share proof of payment (screenshots) to show everything is transparent and real.
No — hunts are open to everyone aged 18+ only (due to prize payment and legal simplicity). International entries are welcome.
Yes — success depends on your ability to decode cryptic clues using knowledge, research, and deduction. There is no element of chance. This makes them genuine skill competitions under UK law (no Gambling Commission licence required).
Clues are delivered in stages.The 1st clue will be sent out via email exactly 15 minutes after entries close. The 2nd clue will arrive 20 minutes after the 1st clue.The 3rd and final clue will arrive 20 minutes after the 2nd clue. All clues arrive via email and are sent to every entrant at the same time.
Join our Facebook group — we may post general hints there (no direct answers to avoid unfair advantage).
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing.
We share minimal data only when necessary:
With PayPal (for prize payments to winners only)
With Meta/Facebook (for group functionality if you join our private group – see Meta’s privacy policy)
No. Only one entry allowed per person and email address
We announce the winner, share the solution/explanation in the Facebook group, on our website, pay the prize, and start planning the next mystery. Past winners and proof are posted on the Winners page.
Ready to put your deduction skills to the test? Our cosy armchair treasure hunts are designed for fun from home — with cash prizes for the sharpest minds who crack the cryptic clues. No travel, just your wits!
See full details in our Rules page
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