Merge

The merge is when the 2-3 competing tribes come together to form one tribe. The merge tribe usually consists of 7-10 contestants. This also marks the hallway point in the season and is usually when the Jury phase begins.

Once merged the contestant come up with the new tribe name, color and buff. From this point the game changes from being a team-effort competition to a I fibula game. In a later challenge the tribe must make a flag to represent the tribe.