Sofa Sleuths
Armchair Treasure Hunts UK
Win Real Cash Prizes from Your Sofa!
Solve cryptic clues from home — uncover hidden UK gems
and win real PayPal cash. 100% skill-based. No travel needed.
Free pilot : £50 main prize + £15 runner-up bonus!
Cosy mystery adventures • Real prizes • Pure armchair fun
Free Pilot Hunt – Coming Soon!
£50 Main Prize + £15 Runner-Up Bonus – Enter Free!
The first Sofa Sleuths adventure completely free!
Clues drop in stages, guiding you to a secret British landmark or hidden gem — all solvable from your sofa with no travel required.
Crack the riddles, submit your guess, and be the first to name the exact location correctly for a £50 PayPal payout!
Pilot Bonus: £15 Runner-Up Prize
For this pilot : £15 extra prize for a randomly drawn correct entry (even if not first).
Drawn after judging via random.org (publicly auditable). Paid via PayPal within 48 hours — full proof shown in Winners section.
Entries close: TBA UK time
First clue: TBA UK time (emailed to valid entrants)
Second clue: TBA UK time
Third & final clue: TBA UK time
Use the full clues to piece together the mystery — debate theories in the Facebook group, then submit your answer!
Final entry deadline: TBA UK time — no late submissions
Submit: Your exact location answer via form (first accurate + timestamp wins)
How It Works – Simple & Fun from Your Sofa
Join the Hunt
Click "Enter Free Hunt" (or pay £2.50 for paid events). Free entry is always available during pilot or free runs — no complicated apps needed.Receive Cryptic Clues
We email you 3 layered riddles over 3 days — all solvable from your sofa using online research, maps, and deduction.Solve & Submit
Piece together the clues to name the exact hidden UK spot. Submit your answer via the form before the deadline — first correct + fastest wins.Win & Get Paid
The winner gets real PayPal cash (e.g. £50+). We announce publicly with proof (anonymised screenshots) in the Winners section — paid within 48 hours.Bonus for Pilot
£15 runner-up prize drawn randomly from all correct entries (via random.org) — extra chance even if you're not first!
Fully Fair & Compliant
100% skill-based prize competition under UK law (Gambling Act 2005). No licence needed.
Free hunts are completely free. Paid hunts require entry fee.
Full rules here.
Join the Community
Debate theories, share "aha!" moments, and cheer winners in our friendly Facebook group. New hunts launch regularly!
Winners & Proof – Real Cash Paid Every Hunt
We're just getting started, but every hunt ends with a real winner and PayPal payout within 48 hours!
Winners are chosen on skill — first correct entry wins. Full anonymised proof shown here once we have winners.
Anonymised Winner (e.g., John S. from Yorkshire)
Prize & Hunt (Amount & hunt name)
Payment Proof Secure PayPal screenshot (within 48 hours)
Runner-Up £15 bonus via random.org draw
Optional Quote — From the winner (if shared)
FAQ's
Is Sofa Sleuths free to enter?
Yes — every pilot hunt is 100% free (no payment required). For future paid hunts, we offer a low-cost paid entry option (£2.50–£3) with instant clue access, but a free entry route will always be available where required. No purchase is necessary to take part.
How do I enter a hunt?
For free hunts: Email [email protected] with your name, email, and guess (subject line: "Free Entry – [Hunt Name]"). For paid hunts: Pay via the secure PayPal button and submit your guess. Full instructions are on the Enter Hunt page.
When do clues get sent?
Clues are delivered instantly (within minutes) after entry via email and/or our private Facebook group. You’ll get the full set to solve at your own pace.
How is the winner chosen?
The first person to correctly name the exact hidden location (with any required proof, like a description or screenshot) wins. Judging is based on accuracy and timestamp — fully skill-based, no random chance involved.
What happens if nobody gets it right?
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.
How and when do winners get paid?
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.
Do I need to live in the UK to enter?
Yes — hunts are open to UK residents aged 18+ only (due to prize payment and legal simplicity). International entries are not eligible at this time.
Are the hunts really skill-based (not gambling)?
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).
Still Have a Question?
Visit our FAQ's page: here
Message us on Facebook or email us: here
We're real people running a fun hobby project, and we reply quickly!
Ready to Start Sleuthing?
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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