Video game designers launch real world treasure hunt, hiding gold near Boston

A real-life treasure hunt is underway in New England, thanks to two video game designers. They’ve hidden a 24-karat gold sculpture valued at $26,000 in the dense woods of the Northeast.

“Unlike those childhood stories, this treasure is real," a " Project Skydrop" promotion video said. "It’s just sitting there somewhere on the forest floor right now."

In addition to the gold, the winner will also receive a “prize bounty” collected from entry fees of $20 each, which has currently amassed nearly $50,000 and continues to grow. The treasure hunt, dubbed “Project Skydrop,” began on Sept. 19, and as of now, no one has claimed the prize.

Every day, participants receive clues that help narrow down the search area. There is also access to a 24/7 live feed showing its secluded location.

While local wildlife like opossums have been spotted near the treasure, it remains unclaimed by human hands.

“There it sits. Still waiting for someone to come along and pick it up. That someone could be you,” they said, encouraging more participants to join the hunt.

The developers hope to expand Project Skydrop across the country and potentially worldwide.

“We’re trying to figure out if the treasure hunt can become a self-sustaining financial venture, where entry fees and a growing bounty make it increasingly appealing,” co-creator Jason Rohrer told the Boston Fox affiliate .

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