Keys To Philly
ON HIATUS DURING THE PHILLY TREASURE HUNT 2025
Each month, I hide a key somewhere in Philadelphia. The first person to find it wins! To unlock your prize, grab the key, then tag me in a post on TikTok or Instagram that shows the key in your hand (and DM it to me to make sure I see it). If I haven’t posted that the key has been found, it’s still out there waiting for you!
Where:
I post Keys To Philly videos on TikTok and Instagram. Keys are hidden within Philadelphia city limits.
When:
Once a month—look for countdown timers on my Instagram Story, or join Algorithm Bypass Club from my Instagram profile to get each video in your IG inbox when I post it!
Time to complete:
Each puzzle can be solved in under ten minutes. How long it takes to get to the key is another matter! So far, every key has been claimed in under 48 hours. Check to see if I’ve posted that the key has been found before you head out in search of it.
Difficulty:
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Price:
Free!
Rules:
• Each Puzzler may claim no more than one key per season.
• Do not trespass or violate any laws while looking for keys.
• By participating in Keys To Philly, you assume all associated risks and agree not to hold Eric The Puzzler responsible for any liability that results from your participation.
How to participate:
Watch for a key drop video, solve its puzzle, and go find the key! Remember to tag me in a video or photo of the key in your hand and DM me that post to claim the prize. You can also participate by donating prizes or keys. I hope to do this long enough that I run out of both!
Sponsor a key:
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Click here to sponsor a key!
“This is effing brilliant. It’s friendly, and it’s organic, and it’s genuine... It’s so fresh. It’s lovely!”
—Jodi Jill, founder of National Puzzle Day (January 29th)
“I spent most of the day in potato mode, so Eric’s Keys To Philly clue hit my feed at just the right moment to get me out of the house!”
—Aubrey
“Thanks for the spontaneously fun evening.”
—Kristen
Keys To Philly Winners and Prizes
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K2P 15: Katey won a swag bag from inaugural sponsor BrewedAt
K2P 16: Julie won a one-hour career strategy session
K2P 17: Tim won a painting generously donated by Gaveon Watercolor
K2P 18: Dan won a LOVE statue candle generously donated by Philly Candles
K2P19: Nicholas won a South Fellini bag generously donated by Kylie Hall
K2P 20: AJ won anime-inspired socks generously donated by Kokoseoul
K2P 21: Ashley won a fish fossil (Happy National Fossil Day!)
K2P 22: Mason won a South Fellini pizza alignment poster generously donated by Kylie Hall
K2P 23: Anna won a T-shirt made by Philly artist YOMI
K2P 24: Andrew won a cute jigsaw puzzle
K2P 25: Lauriane won a hint to help her complete The Winter Challenge
K2P 26: Grace won 3D-printed fidget toys designed by K2P #24 winner Andrew
K2P 27: Marcy won a copy of the latest Streets Dept Magazine
K2P 28: Marissa won two bags of Cloudface coffee generously donated by Kyle Confehr
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K2P 1: Kristen won a selection of works by Philly street artists Nero, Hope Hummingbird, Nuto Studio, and Void Skulls
K2P 2: Anna won a $20 discount code for Philly Street Art Hunt
K2P 3: Cayla won a canvas print of my Fairmount Park cherry blossoms photo
K2P 4: Laura won an invitation to beta test the PHL HeART Scavenger Hunt Challenge
K2P 5: Jessica won a jigsaw puzzle of my abandoned Philly power plant photo
K2P 6: Lydia won a $25 discount code for South Philly Mural Escape
K2P 7: Tatyana won an invitation to my VIP (Very Important Puzzler) list
K2P 8: Lex won the then-secret knowledge that Keys To Philly would kick off a treasure hunt
K2P 9: Danielle won a $15 discount code for Philly Street Art Hunt
K2P 10: Chandra won some Halloween artwork by Philly Street artists Low Level and Wantful Things
K2P 11: Aubrey won a ticket to a street art walking tour that I led for Streets Dept
K2P 12: Elizabeth won a hint to help her complete The Winter Challenge
K2P 13: Mason won a canvas print of my Eagles green Philly skyline photo
K2P 14: Brendan won a mini collection of old/silver coins
In addition to these prizes, each key finder won an invitation to a special puzzle event I hosted in March 2024!