The New York Treasure Hunt: Cipher of the Dead
⌖ New York City metro area · English
Source reviewed 2026-10-28.
The trail begins here.
Twelve clues and a cipher frame Captain Mortimer’s pirate-themed search for a treasure chest in the New York City area. The official site provides the clue trail, cipher and participation instructions. Build a complete explanation of the clues before treating a proposed location as the final answer.
Before you start
Use the official clue pages and rules. The winner must solve the clues and cipher and physically reach the chest; eligibility restrictions apply.
- Entry cost
- No purchase required under the official rules
- Start / release
- 2026; scheduled deadline December 6, or earlier when won
- How to search
- Online puzzle solving and physical retrieval
Prize details
Official rules describe one $25,000 prize and a contest ending when an eligible winner is confirmed or December 6, 2026, unless extended. Verify the latest find announcement before travelling.
Organizer clues, community theories and find reports have different roles. Check the official source before spending money or planning a search.
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