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+#ifndef _GAME_TYPES_H_
+#define _GAME_TYPES_H_
+
+// Type for a team IDs
+typedef unsigned short team_id_t;
+
+// Type for player IDs
+typedef unsigned short player_id_t;
+
+// Type for unit IDs
+typedef unsigned short unit_id_t;
+
+#endif //_GAME_TYPES_H_
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