Overview

Lost Treasure is an electronic treasure-hunting board game by Parker Brothers. Players sail ships across a chain of islands searching for randomly hidden treasure caches using an Electronic Dive Control Center. The device assigns treasure locations randomly at the start of each game, ensuring a unique experience every time. The first player to earn $1,000,000 in treasure wins.

Components

• 1 Game board (24x24 grid divided into 64 sectors of 3x3 each)
• 1 Electronic Dive Control Center (requires 9-volt battery)
• 4 Ship tokens
• Play money
• Treasure claim tokens
• Sector markers

Setup

1. Insert a 9-volt battery into the Electronic Dive Control Center.
2. Turn on the unit — it automatically randomizes treasure locations.
3. Each player selects a ship and places it at a starting port.
4. Each player receives starting money.

Turn Structure

On your turn:

1. Move your ship across the board grid.
2. Dive for treasure by pressing the Dive button on the Control Center when your ship is in a sector.
3. The electronic device indicates whether treasure is present in that sector.
4. If treasure is found, claim the sector and earn money.
5. Continue searching or return to port.

Actions

• Sail: Move your ship to a new sector.
• Dive: Use the electronic device to search the current sector for treasure.
• Claim Treasure: If the device confirms treasure, mark the sector and collect the reward.

Scoring / Victory Conditions

The first player to accumulate $1,000,000 in found treasure wins.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• The Electronic Dive Control Center randomizes locations each game — no two games are the same.
• Some sectors contain higher-value treasures than others.
• Players can strategically block opponents’ access to areas.
• The electronic component is essential — the game cannot be played without it.
• Battery required: 9-volt (not included).

Player Reference

Turn: Move ship → Dive → Claim treasure (if found)

Win Condition: First to $1,000,000 in treasure