by Kit Williams (1979)
was the first of its kind, often imitated,
never surpassed,
this treasure hunt book inspired imaginations
around the world.
by David Blaine (2002)
features a $100,000 Challenge,
authored by “the son of John who
nearly stepped off a cliff.”
by Edgar Allen Poe (1843) describes how
the carcass of an odd insect leads to
the discovery of Captain Kidd’s
lost treasure.
by M.R. James (1904) tells the legend
of the treasure hunt for the seven-eyed
cross.
(1972) Mystery writer Laurence Olivier
invites loverboy Michael Caine to his
mansion of puzzles and games to exact
deadly revenge. Written by Anthony Shaffer,
inspired by puzzlefiend Stephen Sondheim.
Video
- DVD
- Netflix
(1973) James Coburn is the sadistic host
of a continental party game to die for.
Written by Anthony Perkins & Stephen
Sondheim. Video
- DVD
- Netflix
Blame these films for inspiring me to
do mystery and treasure hunt parties which
eventually led this fool to his errand.
featuring quotes from The
Devil’s Dictionary by
Ambrose Bierce.
by Nick Baxter
A tribute to antique wood and molded plastic,
recreated online.
(1972) Mystery writer Laurence Olivier
invites loverboy Michael Caine to his
mansion of puzzles and games to exact
deadly revenge. Written by Anthony Shaffer,
inspired by puzzlefiend Stephen Sondheim.
(1973) James Coburn is the sadistic host
of a continental party game to die for.
Written by Anthony Perkins & Stephen
Sondheim. 
