The Magic City Mystery

They say Minot became the Magic City because it appeared almost overnight.

But some believe the city’s sudden rise left behind more than a nickname.

According to local legend, a small fortune changed hands in the early days of Minot — passed quietly between railroad men, merchants, drifters, and dreamers as the city sprang to life around them. As the years rolled on, the money vanished, and the story faded into whispers.

Now the trail has surfaced again.

A series of clues tied to the people, places, and stories of Minot has been uncovered. Follow them carefully, piece them together, and they may lead you to the lost cache.

Somewhere in the Magic City, $5,000 is waiting.

Purchase access to The Magic City Mystery through Seven Paces and log in to your account at sevenpaces.com.

When the hunt begins, your first clue will be available on the hunt page. Solve it correctly to unlock the next. Continue working through the hunt one clue at a time until you reach the final solution and uncover the location of the treasure.

Hunters may play solo or work with others, but only the first verified finder will win the prize.

Please hunt responsibly and follow all posted rules. The treasure is hidden in a public-accessible area. No digging, no trespassing, no entering closed buildings or restricted areas, and no disruptive behavior.

You are looking for a small hidden cache placed somewhere in or around Minot.

The treasure is not buried, not underwater, and not hidden in a dangerous or restricted location. You will not need to dig, damage property, climb excessively, or enter any place you should not be.

The final cache will contain clear markings identifying it as an official Seven Paces treasure, along with instructions for how to verify and claim the prize.

If you think you’ve found it, follow the instructions inside immediately.

The first person to locate the official cache and successfully verify their find with Seven Paces will win $5,000.

To claim the prize, the winner must follow the instructions contained in the cache and contact Seven Paces for confirmation. The cache and its contents must remain intact until the win is verified.

Prize money will be awarded only after verification that the winning participant located the correct official treasure in accordance with the rules of the hunt.

Void where prohibited. Additional terms, eligibility requirements, and official rules apply.