A Swiss woman celebrated an incredible $1 million win after winning the world's richest treasure hunt.
Stephanie Wiel won the coveted grand prize after overcoming the challenge of thousands of hopefuls from around the world in a twelve-week adventure.
Stephanie was overwhelmed with joy as she was showered with gold confetti and presented with a huge check in a special ceremony in the Saudi capital.
She beat nine other contestants to secure a place in the grand final after battling through a series of demanding online challenges.
The global competition, billed as “an exciting journey of intellect, wit and exploration,” saw players search for hidden clues, solve puzzles and test their knowledge in a series of increasingly confusing puzzles on their smartphones.
A beaming Stephanie Wiel is covered in gold confetti as she is presented with a huge check for $1 million for winning the world's largest treasure hunt in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia
The victorious Stephanie hugs her rival as both contestants compete for the top cash prize
Players took on challenges that required them to navigate a virtual AR world around the city before competing in a digital final, with the fastest 10 competitors securing a place in the live final.
The finalists were flown to Riyadh for “a final test of their skills, logic and determination.”
In an evening of drama, the male and female finalists from Europe, the US, Australia, India and the Middle East faced their toughest tasks yet as they faced a range of physical and mental challenges.
The incredible sum of $1 million was up for grabs
The thrilling showdown saw players attempt to complete a series of tests, including a canoe ride on the water and testing their basketball skills.
The event took place against the spectacular backdrop of Riyadh's Boulevard City entertainment center and included venues such as the CR7 Museum, recently opened by former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The winner was the first to complete the tasks and then find a special key hidden in a well.
And it was Stephanie who discovered the key to opening the treasure chest containing the £800,000 prize.
Stephanie was hugged by her fellow contestants after winning the winner's prize as flamethrowers lit up the sky.
The Riyadh Season Treasure Hunt has seen participants claim additional weekly prizes worth £475,000 ($600,000) since its launch last November.
The competition is considered one of the highlights of the Riyadh season, a huge winter festival that hosted a number of high-profile entertainment and cultural events such as concerts, sports competitions and exhibitions.
Stephanie can hardly believe her luck when she looks at the huge check with the incredible amount
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