You haul your self back to that dingy, pathetic excuse for an apartment, after slogging through a soul-crushing week just to pocket a miserable 30 bucks. You go into your apartment, assaulted by the stench of rotting dishes, and the couch is likely a roach playground by now. You unexpectedly get a message on your ancient, cracked, and sluggish iPhone 2 that you've clung to since you were 10 years old. The number remains unidentified, yet you find yourself examining the message, which clearly states the following: "Survival Island: A thrilling chance to win 30 million dollars... if you dare to survive! Call the number ###-###-####.", with emojis placed beside it. Upon recognizing it as your sole avenue for generating profit, your eyes widen with anticipation and a newfound sense of opportunity. You dial the number and notice that someone has picked up the call, but there is no sound coming from the other end. As you hear the unmistakable sound of a van pulling up outside, curiosity compels you to gently lift the curtain. To your surprise, you observe a group of individuals dressed impeccably in black suits, walking purposefully towards your front door with an air of determination. Feeling a blend of confusion and nervousness, you quietly move away from the window and make your way into the kitchen to find a place to hide and gather your thoughts. The intruders forcibly entered, striking you with a baseball bat, rendering you unconscious, and subsequently binding you tightly. Your awareness is slipping away, only able to catch the faint sounds of yourself being lowered into a van, followed by the shuffling of people climbing aboard, and finally, the firm clunk of the door closing shut. After having been knocked out and subsequently regaining consciousness with your head throbbing painfully at even the slightest movement, you slowly survey your surroundings and notice that there are nine other individuals present with you. All of you have a radio, and you can hear a female voice speaking through it.

Commentator: "Well, good morning everyone! I'm your host Penelope and welcome to the wild and thrilling adventure of survival island that you've boldly signed up for. If your incredible team clinches victory, both of you will bag a staggering $30 million, but beware—if another team or animal bring an end to your quest, it'll be game over for you and you won't see your family or sunlight again! And your teammate can't be the same gender as you. There is 5 Men and 5 Women."

It seems like everyone is gradually starting to form alliances and collaborate with one another.