Rules of Hunt

Last modified: July 14, 2024

  • All sales are final. No refunds, regardless of weather or anything else. Like always, rules can change. All updates will be made to this list. Stay on top of things.

  • The hunt will only take place in the county that it is listed for.

  • It is not required to be a professor in history, but knowing a bit of a county's history may be beneficial.

  • If stumped, all clues are accessible via public information at no charge.

  • The first set of clues for the $5,000 Ozaukee County Treasure Hunt will be released at 10 A.M. on September 01, 2024.

  • If after seven (7) days have passed and the treasure has not been found, a new clue(s) will be released. And will continue every seven (7) days until found.

  • Only the purchaser of the entry will be allowed access to the clues.

  • The purchaser will receive a link and a code via email before the start of the hunt where the clues will be listed. The purchaser is not to share this link or code with any other person.

  • The treasure marker will NOT be located:

    • on private property

    • in any body of water such as a lake, pond, river, or creek, nor will it be located within fifty (50) feet of said bodies of water

    • directly along or in any road or street

    • no more than ten (10) feet off the ground

    • no more than two (2) inches if buried in the ground

  • NO shovels are needed

  • A metal detector will be of no use

  • You take full responsibility and liability for your own actions.

    • "Obey all local laws" includes traffic laws. We take safety and the safety of those around you seriously.

    • Do NOT use your phone while driving! Focus on the road and obey the law while one of your teammates helps navigate you safely to each location.

  • The treasure marker will consist of a QR Code.

  • ONLY the purchaser of an entry can claim the $5,000 by scanning the QR Code and following the instructions provided by the QR Code link.

  • IF the QR Code is found by a non-purchaser, this individual will not receive any form of payout. If this is the case, a new QR Code marker will be placed at the location of the original marker.

  • Upon final verification of a winner and payout has been made, all answers to clues will be posted online.