On your marks, get set, go.

This weekend, teams of four will scour the campus looking for clues, and a chance to win $800 in gift certificates.

The Falcon’s Gold Treasure Hunt is kicking off tonight at Founders Hall, where participants will gather and receive directions and clues.

These clues will lead about 130 people around campus, in search of the treasure -16 gift certificates worth $50 each to stores such as Wal-Mart, Meijer, Kroeger and Target.

The participants, who have already formed into groups of four, will look for clues which will hopefully lead them to the treasure. All of the clues are based upon the history of Bowling Green State University.

Mark Kowalski, a University sophomore and Founders Hall resident adviser, created the event with Jen Page, who also works at Founders.

“I’ve always thought it was important to know the history of the campus,” Kowalski said. “If you learn more about the campus, it kind of builds you as a person.”

The idea for the event is based upon the 2004 film “National Treasure” starring Nicolas Cage, which tells the story of a man searching for a treasure.

Kowalski sees this event as a way to teach students about the University’s past.

“The movie is a good reference point,” Kowalski said. “Both the movie and the treasure hunt share themes of teamwork and thinking outside of the box.”

Teamwork will be needed as the groups encounter “Guardians” on their search for clues. These “Guardians” can tag out any participant and make them sit out of play for 10 minutes.

Jen Page, the co-creator of the Falcon’s Gold Treasure Hunt, is ready for the event.

“It’s kind of a cross between a treasure hunt and capture the flag,” Page said. “We’re trying to have a focus of pride on campus.”

Kowalski, Page and other organizers have reserved rooms across campus, where participants will work together to look for treasure.

Kristen Edwards, a University Senior and McDonald Hall Resident Adviser, will be helping to run tonight’s activities.

“It’s a great way for people to get involved,” Edwards said. “Most campus activities are during the day, but this is great way to have fun at night.”

Tonight’s treasure hunt cost participants $2 to enter. The proceeds will go to charity.