# How the System Works

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The path to earning your share of the Treasure Chest follows a clear progression through several stages. It begins with your Battle Locations, where you compete for treasure - this is where your **STRENGTH MATTERS MOST!** \
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This treasure isn't your final reward - instead, it's converted into <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD</mark> at a ratio of 20:1 which is the key to generating <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD BARS.</mark> You will be able to then visit <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD ISLAND</mark> to stake your Captain for 24 Hours converting your <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD</mark> to <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD BARS.</mark>

<mark style="color:yellow;">**GOLD ISLAND**</mark> offers five distinct locations for converting your <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD</mark> into <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD BARS</mark>:\
LOCATION 1: 100 <mark style="color:yellow;">$GOLD</mark> > 100 <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD BAR</mark>\
LOCATION 2: 1,000 <mark style="color:yellow;">$GOLD</mark> > 1,000 <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD BAR</mark>\
LOCATION 3: 1,500 <mark style="color:yellow;">$GOLD</mark> > 1,500 <mark style="color:yellow;">GOLD BAR</mark>

Think of it as making regular deposits into a savings account - smaller amounts, but more frequent opportunities.