50th Hunger Games

The 50th Hunger Games were the 2nd Quarter Quell, took place in a poisonous paradise, and lasted 24 days. The main event was a volcanic eruption, and the notable animals were skewering birds and carnivorous squirrels. This year's Victor was Haymitch Abernathy, aged 16, from District 12.

Quell Rules
Twice the number of tributes were reaped for these games. This meant that there were two boys and two girls from each district, for a total of 48. There would still only be one Victor.

Trivia

 * These games saw the birth of 'game tourism', where Capitol citizens go visit past arenas, explore, and reenact memorable deaths.
 * Septimus Paddick allowed cameras into the Training Center for these games, so Capitol Citizens could get a better look at all of the tributes.
 * The interviews this year were proceeded by the 'Victor Extravaganza Variety Show', a Victor fashion and talent show. The best event of the night was Bluebell Janssen's, who performed a comedically choreographed song about her games where she pretended to strangle other dancers with her legs, who represented her opponents.
 * At 24 days, these games and the 55th Hunger Games are tied for the record of longest games.