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play a randomized game. Putting items in non-standard locations can require the player to think about the game world and
the items they encounter in new and interesting ways.

## What happens if an item is placed somewhere it is impossible to get?

The randomizer has many strict sets of rules it must follow when generating a game. One of the functions of these rules
is to ensure items necessary to complete the game will be accessible to the player. Many games also have a subset of
rules allowing certain items to be placed in normally unreachable locations, provided the player has indicated they are
comfortable exploiting certain glitches in the game.

## What is a multi-world?
## What is a multiworld?

While a randomizer shuffles a game, a multi-world randomizer shuffles that game for multiple players. For example, in a
two player multi-world, players A and B each get their own randomized version of a game, called a world. In each player's
While a randomizer shuffles a game, a multiworld randomizer shuffles that game for multiple players. For example, in a
two player multiworld, players A and B each get their own randomized version of a game, called a world. In each player's
game, they may find items which belong to the other player. If player A finds an item which belongs to player B, the
item will be sent to player B's world over the internet.

This creates a cooperative experience during multi-world games, requiring players to rely upon each other to complete
This creates a cooperative experience during multiworld games, requiring players to rely upon each other to complete
their game.

## What happens if a person has to leave early?

If a player must leave early, they can use Archipelago's release system. When a player releases their game, all the
items in that game which belong to other players are sent out automatically, so other players can continue to play.

## What does multi-game mean?

While a multi-world game traditionally requires all players to be playing the same game, a multi-game multi-world allows
players to randomize any of a number of supported games, and send items between them. This allows players of different
games to interact with one another in a single multiplayer environment.
While a multiworld game traditionally requires all players to be playing the same game, a multi-game multiworld allows
players to randomize any of the supported games, and send items between them. This allows players of different
games to interact with one another in a single multiplayer environment. Archipelago supports multi-game multiworld.
Here's a list of our [Supported Games](https://archipelago.gg/games)

## Can I generate a single-player game with Archipelago?

Yes. All our supported games can be generated as single-player experiences, and so long as you download the software,
the website is not required to generate them.
Yes. All of our supported games can be generated as single-player experiences both on the website and through installing
the Archipelago generator software. The fastest way to do this is on the website. Find the Supported Game you wish to play,
open the Settings Page, pick your settings, and click Generate Game.

## How do I get started?

We have a [Getting Started](https://archipelago.gg/tutorial/Archipelago/setup/en) guide that will help you get the
software set up. You can use that guide to learn how to generate multiworlds. There are also basic instructions for
including multiple games, and hosting these multiworlds on the website for ease and convenience.

If you are ready to start randomizing games, or want to start playing your favorite randomizer with others, please join
our discord server at the [Archipelago Discord](https://discord.gg/8Z65BR2). There are always people ready to answer
any questions you might have.
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and jargon that is used in conjunction by the communities surrounding them. For a lot of the terms that are more common
to Archipelago and its specific systems please see the [Glossary](/glossary/en).

## What happens if a person has to leave early?

If a player must leave early, they can use Archipelago's release system. When a player releases their game, all the
items in that game which belong to other players are sent out automatically, so other players can continue to play.
Here's a list of all of our [Server Commands](https://archipelago.gg/tutorial/Archipelago/commands/en)

## What happens if an item is placed somewhere it is impossible to get?

The randomizer has many strict sets of rules it must follow when generating a game. One of the functions of these rules
is to ensure items necessary to complete the game will be accessible to the player. Many games also have a subset of
rules allowing certain items to be placed in normally unreachable locations, provided the player has indicated they are
comfortable exploiting certain glitches in the game.

## I want to add a game to the Archipelago randomizer. How do I do that?

The best way to get started is to take a look at our code on GitHub
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