> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.outpostsurge.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.outpostsurge.com/exploration-missions/overview.md).

# Overview

In Exploration Missions, players embark on a journey across Mars together, spending tokens to fuel the journey, uncovering valuable discoveries, and getting a chance to earn rewards along the way.

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### How to Play

1. **Contribute to Keep the Mission Alive**

* Make a token contribution to refuel the mission and continue the exploration before the timer hits `0`.
* `90%` of the contribution gets split into 2 reward pools:
  * `70%` to the Discoveries Pool.
  * `30%` to the Last Refueler pool.
* `10%` of the contribution gets sent to the `Outpost Surge` Treasury.

2. **Choose the Next Dig Site & Earn Discovery Points**

* Each contribution lets you select an exploration site within a specific location for a chance to uncover discoveries.
* If you find a discovery, you earn points. Points give you a share of the `Discoveries Pool.`

3. **The Exploration gets Faster and more Expensive**

* Over time, equipment wears down, making each contribution `3%` more expensive.
* Refueling times get shorter by `30 seconds` each contribution until the refuel time reaches `5 minutes.`

4. **The Exploration gets Faster and more Expensive**

* The mission ends when the timer hits 0.
* The last player to refuel wins `100%` of the `Last Refueler` rewards pool.
* The `Discovery` pool is split among contributors with discoveries, based on their point totals.