: The duo travels to Antokiba , a town famous for its contests. They win a food-eating challenge to earn a prize, only to realize the "item" they won is essentially junk, teaching them about the card ranking system.
: They are invited to join a large group of players led by Nickes , who aim to clear the game through a collective monopoly on spell cards. Following Ging’s advice to "enjoy the game," Gon refuses the offer, preferring to play independently. Hunter X Hunter Season 3 Episode 3
: Gon and Killua use the consoles won at the auction to enter the game. Upon arrival, Gon receives a recorded message from Ging, who tells him to enjoy the game rather than just searching for him. : The duo travels to Antokiba , a
: Shortly after arriving, they are targeted by a senior player who uses a "Trace" spell on Killua. The episode establishes that while players are not supposed to kill each other, real deaths are occurring within the game. Following Ging’s advice to "enjoy the game," Gon
: This version focuses on the journey to the Hunter Exam site on a ship. Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika are the only ones who don't get seasick during a massive storm, impressing the Captain, who then reveals he is an examiner.
: They arrive in a green, open field and quickly realize the game functions on a complex Card System . Every object, spell, and monster can be turned into a card, and players must collect 100 specific cards to win.