Hi,my name is DCIVAN,and i am what you call a Hunger Games veteran.With 1519 games played,out of which i won 1412(yes i counted :D),and a 2nd place in a HG tournament,i think i am qualified enough give tips to people who don't know how to play :D.

1.I find this very helpful.When the game starts,go for only one chest,after you loot it,look around,if there is no one around,loot every possible chest,but only during the Grace period!

2.Now this is something that everyone should use.In center chests,if there is a sword grab it first,before anything else.Take a look at this to see most important items in chests(higher the number,higher the importance of that item):
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

-SWORD-7
-ARMOR-6
-MATERIALS(IRON INGOTS,STICKS)-5
-BOW&ARROWS-4
-ENDERPEARLS-3
-FOOD-2
-DECORATIVE ITEMS(FLOWERS,BONES,BONE MEAL)-1

3.Circling tactic.I used this since my 5th game :D.When you are fighting,CIRCLE around your enemy and hit him while you are doing that.This will make you win fairly easy,as you can kill someone that has iron armor,even if you are using a wooden axe,or something more powerful,with ease if you do it properly

4.When you are on a small hill,or in water,always be under your enemy,as he will not be able to hit you.This tactic is fairly dangerous when you are up high.Always make sure that if he/she manages to hit you,damage you take from the fall is small.Only use this tactic on small elevations.

5.This combination is very dangerous,and you need enchantments,so it's not the best thing to do if you have low health,or if you are in trouble.You need a knockback sword,and a bow with Power I(if you want to do as much damage as possible).When your enemy attacks,hit him/her with your knockback sword,then quickly switch to your bow,and shoot him/her,then attack him/her with your sword again,then shoot him/her again,as long as you have enough arrows and health

Note:You MUST do this with minimum 8,5 hearts,because,if you miss,your enemy will be close,and he/she will hit you 2-3 times before you switch,and you will die if you have low health.Also NEVER use this if you're against teams,trust me,i know the consequences.

That's about it.Feel free to add more tips&tricks in the comments,and i will update this blog if i like your idea. :)

Also,i have a bonus,an epic moment from Hunger Games.Here's the link: www.planetminecraft.com/forums/dat-snipe-t328991.html :)