The highest awarded geocaching souvenirs

There have been over 945 souvenirs in the 19 years of Geocaching (though souvenirs have really only been around for 9 years) but today we’re focusing on the top ten souvenirs that have been awarded the most. Seven of the ten souvenirs have something in common, can you figure out what it is?

Now, without further ado, the top ten highest awarded geocaching souvenirs:

1. United States of America
Number of times awarded*: 2,682,726

2. Deutschland
Number of times awarded*: 1,127,054

3. United Kingdom
Number of times awarded*: 723,510

4. France
Number of times awarded*: 696,769

5. The Explorer
Number of times awarded*: 578,344

6. Fun with Favorites
Number of times awarded*: 524,342

7. Canada
Number of times awarded*: 442,635

8. Hidden Creatures: Bigfoot
Number of times awarded*: 441,630

9. California State
Number of times awarded*: 419,526

10. Nordrhein-Westfalen
Number of times awarded*: 382,095

*As of October 15, 2019

Did you figure out what seven of these souvenirs have in common? Hint: geocaching is a ________-based game.

Interested in learning more about the history of souvenirs? Listen to this episode of the Inside HQ podcast!

How many of the top ten souvenirs have you earned? Are any of the location souvenirs on your geocaching bucket list? Share in the comments!