Twelve contestants come together on the banks of a lake to try their luck at winning the big prize, by building a bridge to the floating island. The day gets off to a bad start when a shocking mail instruction is received.
A shocking decision by the last new arrival results in someone leaving, and mixed feelings in the team. A vote to change leadership follows after another new player comes to the lake.
A small birthday celebration is followed by another surprise vote. Those that volunteered for leadership must decide, which causes some happiness and some tears. An excursion by three team members results in another shock .