Virtual treasure hunts that test your mind and willpower. Join the Quest and compete for big cash prizes.
Each Quest starts with a riddle and clues are provided by the Quest Master that point to a virtual location.
Add Allies to your cause and form trusted relationships to discuss the ongoing Quest and get help.
Submit your video explaining why you think the virtual treasure is at a specific set of coordinates.
Congrats! You've made ibiana history. We'll cut you a big check and reward you with bragging rights!
The prize money for each new virtual treasure hunt starts at $5,000 and increases based on the following:
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Every day the treasure goes missing, we'll add to the prize.
The prize amount will go up as more people play. We'll also give you cash and bonuses for referring people to play.
See if you can find where the virtual treasure is located. Use your wit and logic to solve the sample Quest below.
Hint 1 - Numbers - Numbers are involved in solving the location
Hint 2 - Donkey and Elephant - There is a political slant to the solution
Hint 3 - Lumber Yard - The word "stock" in line 13 refers to some form of lumber
Hint 4 - Mississippi River - The Mississippi River is the hint in line 9
Hint 5 - Prime Numbers - The word "prime" in the first line refers to prime numbers
Hint 6 - The Carat Symbol - Used to denote exponential power and clarifies the word "power" in line 2
Hint 7 - The Oval Office - Lines 14-16 refer to political power
Hint 8 - Congressional Pages - Clarifies what "pages" in line 12 is referring to
Hint 9 - Stock Exchange - "Greed" in line 13 refers to exchange
Hint 10 - The Number 2 - It's the first prime number
Hint 11 - State Legislature - A state capital building is involved
Hint 12 - Carat 5 - Raised to the 5th power
Hint 13 - Vote - Lines 5 and 6 have to do with political races
Hint 14 - A Straight Line - Crows Fly in the 11th refers to a straight line
Hint 15 - Seal of the Vice President - The second chair in line 7 refers to the Vice Presidency
Hint 16 - 2 Carat 5 - The first prime location with power of 5 elevation
Hint 17 - Empty Vice President's Chair - There was no VP for 14 months following JKF assassination
Hint 18 - H - The 8th line refers to the letter "H"
Hint 19 - Capital - This column topper is official known as a capital and relates to line 10
Hint 20 - Line Bisection - Line 10 refers to a point exactly halfway between two things
Hint 21 - 32 - The product of the prior formula is 32
Hint 22 - Old Museum - Line 3 refers to a museum located nearby
Hint 23 - HHH - A cube of cap eight is HHH
Hint 24 - Youth By the Capital - Innocent looking youth before being corrupted by government services
Hint 25 - Ruins - Line 16 refers to a former building destroyed by fire and then abandoned
Hint 26 - Hubert Horatio Humphrey - HHH, served as the 38th Vice President
Hint 27 - State List - US States listed by the order in which they joined the union
Hint 28 - Vintage Map (Zoomed In) - The location is near a historic capital building (lines 14 and 15)
Hint 29 - History Theatre - There is a history theatre near the location (lines 3 and 4)
Hint 30 - Street Corner - The exact location is on a city street corner (lines 3 and 13)
Hint 31 - Charter School Performance - Line 4 refers to a new charter school
Hint 32 - Academy of Music - Line 4 refers to an old music school
Hint 33 - Vintage Map (Full Picture) - St. Paul Minnesota
Hint 34 - Cedar Point - Cedar is a key word
Hint 35 - Phone Exchange - Exchange is a key word
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ibiana is the world's first virtual treasure hunting platform for serious mystery solvers and puzzlers.
Compete against others online and be the first to decipher the coordinates of where the virtual treasure is hidden.
-- Jacob Merkley, Co-Founder & CEO
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the thrill of mystery. Our team of expert riddle writers have created an exciting experience that will keep you engaged for hours. Whether you're a seasoned mystery solver or a newcomer to the world of riddles, ibiana has something for you.
Jacob Merkley
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer
An entrepreneur with a passion for treasure hunting, Jacob helped start ibiana to foster the intellectual-adventure side in all of us. With a BS in Accounting, MBA, and successful startup build under his belt, Jacob is primed to help build ibiana into the world's largest virtual treasure hunting platform.
Secret Quest Master
Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer
With an IQ of 165 and perpetual riddle maker, the Quest Master is the brain behind every riddle and clue. His wisdom and mighty intellect might just help you locate the virtual treasure, or provide some witty trolling for the community's comic relief. His identity remains anonymous for privacy and safety reasons.
Robert Merkley
Board of Directors, Investor
With a BS in Finance and 30+ years in computer programming, accounting, and investment analysis, Robert focuses on adding strategic direction to the long-term success of ibiana. His recent sale of a professional services firm gives him time and a breadth of experience running a successful business operation.