My Prison: A Beginner’s Guide

Master early strategy, manage chaos, and expand fast in the game My Prison. Start smart and take control of your prison empire today.

My Prison (Source: Roblox)
My Prison (Source: Roblox)

Landing in My Prison drops you onto a bare plot with a rickety cell block and zero cash. Your first job is blunt: turn that tired shed into a money-making fortress that keeps inmates calm and guards alert. Start by swapping single beds for bunk beds, then pair every two prisoners with a toilet and shower.

Hire one guard immediately, bring in a janitor when floors get grimy, and plug security gaps with cameras and a repairman before the first tunnel appears. Sell useless decor, bank the cash, and reinvest in buffets, tables, and sports gear.

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Starting out in My Prison can feel like managing chaos with zero resources. But if you follow a structured approach, you’ll scale quickly from a rundown holding cell to a high-capacity correctional empire. Here’s how to get started the right way:

Step 1: Set Up Your Base

  • Claim your prison plot and give it a name.
  • Begin with a basic facility that holds just three inmates.
  • Immediately start bringing in prisoners using your police car, as they’re your only source of early income.
  • Hire at least one guard (you need one guard per five prisoners).
  • Sell unnecessary decorations (roof, lights, small box office, etc.) to generate extra funds, as this can give you over $1,500 to reinvest.

Step 2: Expand Bed Capacity Efficiently

  • Replace single beds with wooden bunk beds to double the capacity.
  • Delete unneeded beds and reinvest in better layout planning.
  • Example setup: 6 bunk beds allow you to house 12 inmates in a compact cell block.
  • Remember: each prisoner must have one bed spot.

Step 3: Handle Basic Needs or Risk Escapes

Neglecting prisoners’ needs will cause complaints, riots, and escapes. Prevent that early.

ResourceRequirement for 100 PrisonersServes How Many
Bunk Beds502 per bed
Toilets502 per toilet
Showers502 per shower
Buffets912 per buffet
Tables254 per table
Chefs715 prisoners per chef
Guards205 prisoners per guard
Sports Equipment502 per treadmill/bench

More tips:

  • One chef needs one oven, sink, and refrigerator.
  • Add trash cans near dining areas to reduce mess.
  • Build toilets outdoors early to save space and money.

Step 4: Prioritize Staff and Automation

Make sure the security is top notch (Source: Roblox)
Make sure the security is top-notch (Source: Roblox)
  • Hire janitors to clean litter because messy prisons reduce inmate happiness.
  • Hire repairmen to fix escape tunnels. They’re essential once you start seeing frequent dig attempts.
  • Save $15,000 to unlock “Prisoner Delivery” research. This automates inmate intake.
  • Place a reception desk to activate auto-delivery.
  • Upgrade your police car early to reduce the time spent manually fetching inmates.

Step 5: Expand Intelligently

  • Add a second floor using a staircase and mirror your ground-level cell layout.
  • Maintain symmetry so it’s easier to scale staff and monitor operations.
  • Add another kitchen and cafeteria upstairs to balance the load.
  • Expand courtyards, showers, and cafeterias before increasing the inmate count.
  • Always add more cameras when expanding. Cameras help guards spot tunnels faster.

Step 6: Transition to Medium Security

Medium-security prisoners generate more income but come with higher requirements.

Additional Needs:

  • Push-up mats (1 per 3 medium-security prisoners)
  • Isolation chairs
  • Higher-quality cells
  • More security coverage
  • Separate cafeteria and showers if needed

To enable this, unlock the medium-security research and build a dedicated wing with secure infrastructure.

Step 7: Long-Term Scaling Strategy

  • The maximum capacity for any prison is 100 prisoners.
  • Use research points to unlock everything except the most expensive endgame features if you’re on a budget.
  • Use AFK time smartly. Let your prison run while you’re away to farm cash for large-scale expansions.
  • Build a basement later to add extra facilities or aesthetics like underground parking.

Focus on balance and never expand beyond what your current staff, amenities, and space can handle. Poor planning leads to non-stop complaints, riots, and losses.


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