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# Phase 1
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### Pre Battle Phase
* The game starts with two teams of 5 players each on a waiting island. This island serves as a place where players wait for the actual game to start and for all 10 players to join
* The waiting island could have some basic items and resources for players to gather and prepare for the game.
* During this phase, players can strategize with their team and discuss their plan of attack for the upcoming match. They can also communicate with their team to discuss who will be responsible for unlocking which zones and how they will defend them.
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