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Be the first to name the hidden UK spot or historical figure and claim real PayPal cash.

Clues emailed after entry – no travel, no apps needed. Skill-based fun!

Real PayPal payouts • No card needed

Quick Hunt Overview

Our pilot mystery hunt

This hunt has now ended & the winner paid out

Receive a set of clever cryptic clues pointing to one secret UK landmark, hidden gem, or historical figure — all solvable from your sofa using research, maps, or deduction.

No travel, no apps, no cost — just brain-teasing fun with real £50 cash up for grabs!

All times shown are in UK local time (GMT/BST).

  • Entries close: 7pm on the 28th of April

  • First clue: 7.15pm on the 28th of April (emailed to valid entrants)

  • Second clue: 7.35pm on the 28th of April

  • Third & final clue: 7.55pm on the 28th of April

  • Use the full clues to piece together the mystery — debate theories in the Facebook group, then submit your answer!

  • Final Answer deadline: 8pm on the 29th of April — no late submissions

  • Submit: Your exact answer via form (first accurate + timestamp wins)

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Real PayPal payouts – proof in Winners
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Coming Soon - Paid Entry Hunts

Paid Entry Via PayPal – £2.50 Secure & Instant

Unlock access to the full set of mind-bending cryptic clues — delivered straight to your inbox.

For just £2.50 (a one-time fee), you step into the heart of the adventure: layered, challenging riddles crafted to test true sleuths, higher cash prizes, and the thrill of competing against the sharpest minds in our growing community.

Every entrant receives the same complete set of clues, the same fair judging, and the same chance to claim the prize.

Paid entry simply lets you sleuth for bigger prizes.

Why hold back? For £2.50 you turn your sofa into the ultimate detective headquarters — dive in, outsmart the riddles, and chase those real cash rewards.

We love crowning a winner each time. Will it be you?

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  • Supports bigger future prizes (£100–£500+) and more complex hunts

  • Same fair judging: first correct + timestamped answer wins the prize

  • Secure PayPal checkout — no card details stored on our site

  • Full participation in community discussion and clue-solving chat

  • One-time fee only — no recurring charges

  • Open to everyone aged 18+. Full rules apply — see below for details

  • Based on accuracy and timestamp — fully skill-based (no random chance)

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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