There are Tier 1 chests (randomly scattered throughout the map),Tier 2 chests (chests at spawn), and Tier 3 chests (supply drops). Maps are usually very big and every place is worth exploring as there is usually a chest or two there. All kits' ability enable after 20 seconds. It is highly recommended not to attack other players until everyone's boost has nullified. Attacking another player in this period removes these effects early. When the game starts, all players get temporary Speed II and Health Boost II for 30 seconds. In the beginning of the game, all 24 tributes (players) spawn in the middle of the map, where there are many chests containing items you can get after a 15 second wait. The chests will also contain other items such as food (Porkchops, fish, apples etc.) and some other items that strategic players can use (Fishing rods or similar).
The aim of the game is to kill every other player, using weapons that you find in chests scattered across the map.