# Reverse-GPS Geocaches Rickp Adds a New Challenge to the Game of Geocaching By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-geocache References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/01/12/gps-treasure-box/) & [arduino.cc](http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1293755082) I can only think of the epic [scavenger hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guess-where-you-are-game) that could be had with the Reverse Geocache. The Reverse Geocache was built by RickP, an Arduino forum member who designed the Reverse Geocache to only open up at a specific GPS location. The Reverse Geocache will look for a [GPS signal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ieasygo-location-changer) for three minutes. It will then display how far players are from the target GPS coordinates in kilometers. I don't think that I'd have the patience to play a game with this Geocache, but it certainly is a cool creation. [GPS gamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-gps), this is one you don't want to miss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reverse-gps Geocaches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile app that gamifies the Reverse Geocache experience, attracting a wider audience and incorporating additional challenges. - **Scavenger Hunt Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows users to create and share their own scavenger hunt games, tapping into the growing popularity of outdoor adventure activities. - **Location-based Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality technology into location-based gaming, enhancing the immersion and interactivity of GPS-based gaming experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced GPS tracking devices that offer real-time feedback and interactive gameplay elements, revolutionizing outdoor gaming experiences. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design an app that combines geocaching with social networking features, allowing users to connect, compete, and collaborate in treasure hunting adventures. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce smart geocache containers that incorporate IoT technology, enabling location-specific challenges and dynamically adjusting difficulty levels based on player skill. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-World Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-earth.md) - [Interactive Outdoor Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-chase.md) - [Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohms-quest.md) - [QR Backyard Scavenger Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-hunt.md) - [Game Style Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map.md) - [Virtual AR Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-treasure-quest.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [Geography Guessing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topoguesser.md) - [Stealthy GPS Navigators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gps-navigators.md)