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The Magic City Mystery

$5,000 hidden somewhere in Minot.

The Magic City Mystery is a real-world treasure hunt for $5,000 hidden somewhere in Minot, North Dakota. Solve a trail of clues inspired by Minot’s history, landmarks, and local lore. Each correct solve unlocks the next step, bringing you closer to the final location. The first person to find the hidden cache and verify their win takes home the prize.

Prize
$5,000
Location
Minot, ND
Begins
October 17, 2026
Ends
When someone finds it

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The Legend

A story worth chasing

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

But even a city that grows that quickly has secrets waiting to be discovered.

Hidden among its streets, parks, landmarks, and familiar places are clues to a mystery worth $5,000. Some answers may be hiding in plain sight. Others will take a sharp eye, a curious mind, and a little creative thinking to uncover.

Now, the hunt is on.

A series of riddles and puzzles will lead you on a journey through the Magic City. Each answer unlocks another clue, bringing you one step closer to the ultimate prize.

But solving the puzzles is only part of the challenge. Somewhere in Minot, a real treasure has been hidden, and only one hunter can claim it.

**Five thousand dollars. One city. Countless possibilities.**

The Magic City has a mystery to solve. Will you be the one to crack it?

How to Enter

From reader to hunter

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.

What You’re Looking For

Know it when you see it

You're looking for a **small, black, rectangular box** hidden somewhere within Minot's city limits.

The box is unmarked, with no Seven Paces logos, branding, or identifying markings on the outside. It may not look like much at first glance, but what's inside is worth $5,000!

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 structures, enter buildings, or access any place you shouldn't be.

Finding the right area is only part of the challenge. You'll need to keep your eyes open and search carefully to locate the actual cache.

**If you find a box you believe is the treasure, open it and follow the instructions inside to verify your discovery and claim your prize.**

Remember, the hunt isn't over until someone finds the treasure and submits proof to Seven Paces!

The Prize

One finder. $5,000.

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.

Hunt safely

Every Seven Paces hunt is designed to be won without digging, trespassing, swimming, climbing, damaging property, or entering closed areas.

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