If you are planning to hunt for a gold treasure that was hidden somewhere in western Massachusetts or at the southern border of Vermont, you are too late.
## Project Skydrop Overview
Project Skydrop was the brainchild of New Hampshire-based game designer Jason Rohrer and California-based Tom Bailey. They created a game where a map on their website was updated daily with a narrowing circle indicating the possible area where the treasure may be hidden. Starting at 500 miles in diameter, the search area was eventually narrowed down to 45 miles, mostly within Massachusetts.
## Treasure Details
The gold statue figure hidden by Project Skydrop was found in an undisclosed location after being hidden 12 days prior. This treasure, made of 10 ounces of 24-karat yellow gold, is approximately 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide at the top, estimated to be worth $26,628.60 based on the price of gold.
## Additional Insight
In addition to the valuable golden treasure, organizers were also collecting $20 entry fees from treasure hunters to create a “bounty” that would be paid out to the winner through Bitcoin. Thousands of hunters visited the website daily in hopes of obtaining clues to locate the gold. The winner, whose identity remains undisclosed, left with a prize exceeding $113,000.
## Conclusion
Webcams set up by Project Skydrop captured footage of the treasure in a wooded area, surrounded by leaf litter, with only small animals like squirrels and opossums spotted on the cameras. The hunt for the gold treasure created excitement among participants, showcasing the appeal of real-world treasure hunting experiences in a digital age.
