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=== Map elements ===
Each arena uses a 1024x1024 map as the field of play.  Some arenas may use the entire size of the map, while others may enclose the players in a smaller space.  A coordinate system (A-T horizontal, 1–20 vertical) allows players to easily identify and communicate where they are on the map.

Maps may contain obstacles such as walls or asteroids which cannot be moved or destroyed.  Maps often use gates, which open and close at random or regular intervals.  If a player's ship gets caught in a gate when it closes, the ship is relocated ("warped") to a random location on the map.

Safe zones allow a players to evade enemies or simply take a break from the game.  While in a safe zone, a ship cannot take damage but also cannot fire.  Most safe zones have a time limit; players who stay in a safe zone too long are kicked from the game and must rejoin the zone.  This prevents players from camping out in a safe zone and leaving their computer idle for an extended period of time in order to maintain their state in the game.

A flag or ball may be present as well.  Their importance and role in the game depend on the zone.

The most common map elements in ''SubSpace'' are [[#Prizes|prizes]], or "greens" (for their green color).  Prizes allow players to upgrade their ships and gain special weapons or abilities.  While prizes are generally plentifully scattered throughout the map, the upgrades or abilities they award are randomly selected by the zone.