The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games is an annual event that is broadcast on television live across all of Panem. It is to be treated as a festive celebration of the Capitol's victory over the districts. The events of the first book take place during the 74th annual Hunger Games.

Rules
"'The rules of the Hunger Games are simple. In punishment for the uprising, each of the twelve districts must provide one girl and one boy, called tributes, to participate. The twentyfour tributes will be imprisoned in a vast outdoor arena that could hold anything from a burning desert to a frozen wasteland. Over a period of several weeks, the competitors must fight to the death. The last tribute standing wins.'"

Victors
At the end of each Hunger games, one tribute is crowned a victor. Victors are provided with monetary support for life, while their home district is rewarded extra food and specialty products for the following year.