Latest ATH News
- 20 May 10: The 2010 Armchair Treasure Hunt being set by Chris Baker will be published around mid-December.
- 20 May 10: The 2009 ATH Puzzle, Solution, Results, Hunters' Tales and Setter's Notes have now been archived.
- 19 Mar 10 Thanks to all attended the Prizegiving last night at The Rugby Tavern in London.
- 19 Jan 10 This year's Hunt, athmmix, has just closed.
- 21 Oct 09: Setters for the next four ATHs are now confirmed: Paul Barden this year; Chris Baker for Xmas 2010; Garry Smith in 2011; and Mike Wood in 2012.
- 15 Jan 08: Pablo, setter of this year's Hunt and many others before, is remembered.
Welcome to 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, some Guidelines and other useful material for new entrants, and Resources for Armchair Treasure Hunt setters. Refer to the Contacts page for the current website 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.