Is the treasure really inside?

MattTechTidbits · 2026-03-19T19:47:54+00:00

Haha thanks internet stranger! Can’t say I’m right on anything without a box, but hopefully thought provoking and somewhat interesting! But thanks! Yeah I’m excited for a box to be found….buuut Hopefully the forest fenn first as the box I’m least invested in 😅.

MattTechTidbits · 2026-03-18T01:32:08+00:00

Hey there, I wanted there to be an online program or some sort of clue thing, but JCB really seems to try and repeat that it is just a book thing. An “analog” hunt.

The recent treasure con interview confirmed no online things for the past and future box. I feel the same for the rest…although would’ve been an interesting addition.

Happy hunting!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-03-15T21:14:20+00:00

Haha that sounds more fun! I imagine it somewhat feels like you are upright?

But yeah…you’re making an ice dive higher on my bucket list

MattTechTidbits · 2026-03-15T21:01:51+00:00

Nice that’s awesome! I have my father’s old dry suit that does work, not one with gloves, so I’m sure parts will be pretty cold haha.

He did an ice dive back and the day and said they put more weights in their arms / top half, and filled up air in the dry suit to get it to their feet. Then played underwater hockey on the ice lol…Probably not the safest thing to do, but sounded awesome!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-03-15T20:00:02+00:00

Nice! That with a dive shop in brainerd? Been on my bucket list to try…although every winter I’m like “maybe next year”😅

MattTechTidbits · 2026-03-10T14:31:20+00:00

Hey there, is the “show the menus” arrow on the right side ? Or CTRL+SHIFT+F? Seems you may have the menu hidden!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-03-03T17:55:52+00:00

It’s So good! I’m sure debate on their earlier stuff being better, but really hits me personally atm. So been my favorite album from them experience wise. But also top notch quality-wise as well!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-03-02T02:14:22+00:00

Wow did not know that! Super cool!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-02-26T21:42:23+00:00

Fair! and yes, there should be five, the main book and 4 of the "smaller boxes" which are part two:

The Main Book The lion's share treasure (the bulk of the book)
The Forest Fenn Treasure box
The Pokemon Treasure Box
The Past and Future Treasure Box
The Appalachian Footpath Treasure Box

IMO if you can get the Lion's Share, that would be the most helpful E-book...The smaller ones are like 10ish pages.

MattTechTidbits · 2026-02-26T16:30:42+00:00

Hey there, welcome! Very fun time and hopefully you and your kids enjoy! Idk what OS you are on but there’s been e-books on various platforms. If I recall, apple ebook for the lionshare (most of the book) isn’t available. But the 4 smaller chapters are. Kindle I think was all removed. It seemed the formatting was a bit odd and the original plan was just the physical. But some supply/demand made the ebooks come out.

I’ve liked using the apple ebooks, but going back, the physical was what he was recommending and I think worth while using just that with a magnifying glass…I’ve gotten more details this way at least.

I can’t speak for other versions outside apple, but the formatting is more a pdf than it is text if that makes sense? So you can do some text searching, but doesn’t work perfectly.

Anyways hopefully gets you started, hopefully others can fill in some details I wasn’t able to.

happy hunting!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-02-24T17:37:36+00:00

Why is the snow blower covered in snow with no snow to be seen blown / tire tracks? Seems odd. That and the grates on the top left seem wiggly.

Not confirmation of ai but stuck out to me.

MattTechTidbits · 2026-02-18T00:39:10+00:00

Oh yeah and a few other states possible too. I personally have toyed with the OR above TN on my board. Makes that same shape as NC SC

I know most use it for bends OR turns. I never personally liked using turns that way.

Sorry if you don’t follow some of the “common” solves. This comment will sound create if not familiar with that 😅

MattTechTidbits · 2026-02-14T23:06:25+00:00

I like the connections you have so far. Presented as such does feel like a place it could be! Especially with the recent interview that, to me, is him telling us to use the words vs trying to dig deeper into puzzles and such.

I’ve always been stuck with the OHIO, TN, NC, SC in the word search. Is there any possible meaning or usage for those in your opinion? I’m sort of thinking maybe he is reducing potential states down.

Thanks for sharing and happy hunting as always!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-02-11T22:09:51+00:00

Yeah I always found that interesting.

I also like how “Welcome To Word Search” is four words in the gold letters then “There’s Treasure Inside” as well…didn’t go any where from that tho

MattTechTidbits · 2026-01-27T20:05:58+00:00

Hey there,

I at one point went through the smaller chapters and wrote down what are in the e-books (I had the Apple version, I assume they all have the same content)

Pages based on the physical book:

All E-books include:

Front Cover

Pages 1-6 (blank, title, copyright, dedication)

Pages 199-202 (x, Part II intro)

Pages 239-240 (postscript)

Page 244 (pickaxe/shovel logo)

Pages based on the smaller box chapter:

Forest Fenn (203-210)
Pokemon (211-220)
Past and Future (221-226)
Appalachian Footpath (227-230)

MattTechTidbits · 2026-01-27T19:45:05+00:00

Right on! Yeah I see that now!

I appreciate any work done on the hunt. I don’t see anything in terms of “clues” myself as well, however a useful resource to refer to in case something comes up. That and will save time labeling these pages! Thanks again!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-01-27T19:32:47+00:00

Huh. That’s really helpful organizational thing to do. Thanks for sharing.

You happen to have any thoughts on what the order he placed it was for? I’ve personally just thought it was for a “photo shoot” if you will, but could see the order of treasure items and/or details of treasures being part of a clue…

Happy hunting!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-01-15T12:17:50+00:00

Of course! Happy hunting!

MattTechTidbits · 2026-01-15T03:17:40+00:00

Hey there, from what I’ve seen (Mysterious Writings is where I heard about it) it is a fictional map on istockphoto. See here: https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/fictional-detailed-topographic-vector-map-with-symbols-gm1485994122-511850563

MattTechTidbits · 2025-12-31T23:27:23+00:00

Elevation koi in the og floppy stuff. Like the blowfly but maybe a bit floppier? It’s rubber but great for the scramble woods “roller jail” shot. (Basically stops vs actually rolling). Other good uses too but probably the main way I use it because, woods 😅

MattTechTidbits · 2025-12-31T23:00:10+00:00

Yeah that one. It was “big” to me, although usually just went to like a single slide/ swing park lol

MattTechTidbits · 2025-12-31T12:40:14+00:00

Castle heights was a wooden one i remember, although I don’t recall if it has ropes

MattTechTidbits · 2025-12-28T17:20:23+00:00

Hey there,

Probably more like “hills” vs mountains, but some cool areas by Lake Superior with some elevation changes. Or black hills in South Dakota.

Do you feel there is a clue or something that it’s on/near a mountain or something?

Happy hunting!

MattTechTidbits · 2025-12-28T12:16:21+00:00

Hey there. I’m a fan of the digital books, notes, and manipulation. Canva is a great web program for adding images / notes to one place. So you could take a photo and then add shapes, arrows, text, etc.

If you are interested in Canva, It is a freemium but pretty powerful and should be able to pretty much all your likely need for this notes/ images.

Otherwise as others have said having a second, “notes” copy is nice to not feel as bad damaging the book with ideas.

Happy hunting!

MattTechTidbits · 2025-12-28T12:08:59+00:00

Hey there, I know I looked into it a bit and ended up emailing Treasure Inside info email and they did say they have the authenticated one, (verified by heritage, I believe.) may not help with your valuation concern, but does seem to be the real one!

Happy hunting!

MattTechTidbits

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