# Feed a bait!

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**System:** Players must refill bait periodically to maintain full production.

* **Refill interval:** Every **24 hours** (player-facing). ⏰
* **Cooldown:** After a refill, a **12-hour cooldown** prevents immediate re-refill (prevents spam). 🚫🔁

**Mechanic:**

* Each bait refill attempts fish drops. Chance depends on:
  * Number of Fishermen owned. 👥
  * Fishermen levels (higher level = higher per-fisherman drop chance). 🔝
  * Active events or temporary boosts. 🎉
* If bait is **empty** (not refilled in time), the island’s **TON mining power drops by 20%** until the next refill. ⚠️

**Player Experience:** Bait provides light daily interaction; players who actively refill enjoy higher drop rates and sustained mining power.
