Though the Secret Realm game was quite competitive, most people chose to team up during the first stage. This choice could be attributed to the dangers of the random traps in the labyrinth. These traps were not easy to find.
Therefore, even those who had played the game severally would often die in the initial phase. At least, if a group teamed up to escape the maze, there would be a higher chance of avoiding being kicked out of the game embarrassingly early.
Moreover, there was the rule that prevented people who entered through the same door from killing each other within the labyrinth. Therefore, there would be no danger when teaming up, and with a few ground rules, the benefits outweighed the risks.
