Scavenger Treasure Hunt Software Application

A software application includes a game server for a plurality of users to compete for real-world prizes over a pre-established timeframe. Users are able to download the software application to their devices, for instance on their mobile phones. Once downloaded, the user registration is recorded and the user's GPS location can be logged. Users are compiled into competitive groupings and competition commences following the competitive gaming criteria being met. During the competition, the user's GPS location may be tracked and their collection of in game electronic media may be recorded. At the end of the competition, the user with that most successfully meets the competitive gaming criteria is awarded real-world prize money. After the award of the real-world prize money is made, the game is no longer viable, and future competitors must download the new game and pay a new download fee.