Hey treasure hunters!
I'm the founder of Skavengerz, a Utah startup with a slightly ridiculous mission: use technology to get people OFF their phones and back into the real world. Yes, we see the irony. We're embracing it.
We've partnered with Krypto Chase to help launch a massive treasure hunt across all 50 states. Real locations, real puzzles, real adventures, and actual money at the end. No sitting on your couch Googling answers in your underwear. Well, at least not for the entire hunt.
Here's the fun part:
Each state will have its own competition with a $5,000 prize (cash or Bitcoin). State winners advance to a planned national championship with a $1 MILLION grand prize. The national prize is contingent on the competition meeting its funding requirements, so check the official rules for the details.
We're kicking things off in Utah, where registration is already open. There is an entry fee to compete for prizes, but our Skavengerz app itself is free.
KSL News came out yesterday to interview us and demonstrate how the whole thing works. Somehow, they managed to make us look like responsible adults running a legitimate company. Impressive journalism.
Here's the story and video:
https://www.ksl.com/article/51636562/the-hunt-for-1m-begins-utah-team-unveils-national-scavenger-challenge
But seriously, the money is exciting, and who wouldn't want a million bucks? What gets me fired up is the possibility of getting thousands of people outside, exploring places they've never been, solving puzzles, and making memories that don't involve scrolling through somebody else's vacation photos.
And since this subreddit is full of people who actually know a thing or two about treasure hunting, I'd love your input.
If you were designing a nationwide treasure hunt, what would make it awesome? And what would make you immediately say, "Nope, I'm out"?
We're still building and refining this thing, so genuinely interested in your thoughts. Even the brutally honest ones. Especially those, actually.