Latest ATH News
- 05 Feb 08: Post-Hunt prize-giving to take place at the Old Doctor Butler's Head in Moorgate, London, on Tuesday 12th February, 7pm onwards.
- 24 Jan 08: The Solution and results are published along with some Fools' tales and notes on the Hunt.
- 15 Jan 08: Pablo, setter of this year's Hunt and many others before, is remembered.
- 15 Jan 08: The 2007 Armchair Treasure Hunt is now closed. It can still be perused here though.
- 21 May 07: Tim North has volunteered to set the ATH for 2008/9 and Paul Barden for 2009/10.
The Logica Armchair Treasure Hunt
The Armchair Treasure Hunt was established in 1985 and has become something of a Logica institution.
Every year, just before Christmas, a different setter buries or hides a small box somewhere in England. They then design a set of elaborate puzzles and clues that reveal where it is hidden. Those clues are posted on this website. The challenge is to be the first to unearth the box, a task that usually takes a dedicated team anywhere from a week to a month to accomplish.
Generous prizes are on offer from the Logica Sports and Social Club, not only for being the first to reach the box, but also for the best solution to the puzzle, the best entry from an ATH 'virgin' and anything else the setter deems worthy. The competition is open to anybody, but prizes can only be claimed by Logica employees.
This site contains the Current Hunt, a History of previous hunts, a User Guide for new entrants, and a list of Frequently Asked Questions. See the Contacts page for the current site owner.
Pablo, who was responsible for the Logica Armchair Treasure Hunt and much of this website besides, sadly passed away after a long battle against cancer in October 2007. He will be very much missed by all ATHers.
