Project Skydrop is a real-life treasure hunt created by a pair of video game designers in the Northeast. The game involves players competing to locate a 24-karat gold sculpture valued at $26,000. The treasure hunt began on September 19 and will end on October 10. Players pay $20 for a daily hint of the treasure’s location, which is hidden within a 500-mile radius on public land deep in the woods. Each day, the clues reveal more about the treasure’s whereabouts, leading to a smaller search area as time goes on.
The golden treasure in Project Skydrop is shaped like a “cyclone” on a base with dots and symbols etched onto the rings. It is made of 10 troy ounces of 24-karat pure gold. In addition to the $25,000 value of the treasure, the lucky winner will receive a portion of an ever-growing prize bounty pool. The game creators are testing the viability of the treasure hunt as a self-sustaining financial venture, with participants paying entry fees to join and the bounty increasing over time, making the game more intriguing. Project Skydrop also features a Discord social media server with over 6,300 members who share their thoughts and theories during the hunt.
The designers have taken measures to ensure the security of the grand prize by surrounding it with tree-mounted cameras that are motion-sensitive and night-vision capable. The treasure is under 24/7 surveillance to prevent any illegal attempts to obtain the prize before the end of the game. Project Skydrop aims to explore whether the concept of a real-life treasure hunt can capture the interest of participants and potentially grow into a successful venture. The game is a prototype, designed to gauge the public’s response to this unique format and whether it has the potential to become a popular and financially sustainable activity.
As the days progress in Project Skydrop, the circle of possible search locations narrows, making it more challenging for participants to decipher the clues and locate the hidden treasure. The game creators, Jason Rohrer and his co-creator, are excited to see how players respond to the treasure hunt and whether it becomes a popular activity that could potentially lead to more similar projects in the future. With a valuable prize of $26,000 at stake, Project Skydrop promises an exciting and rewarding experience for those who are willing to participate in the real-life treasure hunt. Visit the Project Skydrop website for more information and updates on the treasure hunt.
