{"id":131599,"date":"2024-03-26T07:52:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T14:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=131599"},"modified":"2024-04-11T16:18:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T23:18:39","slug":"geoguessr-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/geoguessr-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Guess notable geocache locations on GeoGuessr during The Geocaching Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re excited to announce a special limited-time collaboration between Geocaching HQ and GeoGuessr!<\/p>\n<p>GeoGuessr is an interactive geography game that transports players to random locations around the world using Google Street View. Just like geocaching, players must employ their navigation and deduction skills (aka, geo-senses) when guessing their precise location. The more accurately a player guesses, the more points they earn. Geocachers can even earn a limited edition souvenir!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>From secluded mountain panoramas to bustling city centers, The Geocaching Challenge features ten places inspired by real-world geocaching locations and is free to participate.<\/p>\n<p>As you play, you might recognize some familiar landmarks. It&#8217;s important to note that The Geocaching Challenge does not involve real-life geocaching. Instead, our goal is to highlight memorable locations, invite new explorers to our global community, and\u2014most importantly\u2014inspire future outdoor adventure!<\/p>\n<p>In order to earn the limited-time souvenir:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Play The Geocaching Challenge between March 26\u2013April 12 and correctly identify at least one location.<\/li>\n<li>Find the hidden tracking code on the completion message screen.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/track\/\">Discover the code at Geocaching.com<\/a> before April 12, 2024 to earn a special souvenir.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you couldn\u2019t find the hidden tracking code, don\u2019t worry\u2014a second tracking code will appear at the end of the game after guessing all ten locations. 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