Prison Life stands out as one of the most replayable classic games on Roblox, captivating players with its straightforward yet deeply engaging gameplay. The core idea is simple: prisoners aim to escape, while guards strive to maintain order. However, the game offers a rich experience with chases, fights, breakout attempts, lockdowns, and full-blown riots all happening within a single match. When you enter the world of Prison Life, you have the choice between two roles:
Prisoner: You start your journey in a jail cell, navigating the harsh realities of prison life while plotting your escape.
Guard: You begin equipped with weapons, tasked with keeping the prisoners in check and thwarting their escape plans.
Understand the Map and Locations
Mastering the map is crucial for success, whether you're plotting an escape or trying to prevent one. The map, located in the top right-hand corner, can be enlarged by clicking on it, providing a detailed view of the prison layout. Key locations include:
- Cell Block: The starting point for prisoners.
- Cafeteria: Where inmates gather for meals at scheduled times.
- Yard: An open space used for recreation and a prime spot for planning escapes.
- Security Room: Exclusive to guards, stocked with weapons.
- Armory: Where heavy weapons are stored.
- Parking Lot: Essential for a complete escape as police cars spawn here.
- Outside Areas: Encompassing fences, towers, and paths that lead to freedom.
Learn the Controls
Before diving into the action, it's important to understand that some controls are exclusive to PC or laptop players, particularly when using a keyboard and mouse. For an enhanced gaming experience, consider using BlueStacks, which supports multiple features to ensure a seamless Prison Life session. Here's a breakdown of the controls:
- Movement: Use arrow keys, WASD, or touchscreen.
- Jump: Press space or the jump button.
- Crouch: Press C.
- Punch: Press F.
- Sprint: Hold Shift (PC only).
Keep an eye on your stamina bar, which depletes with each jump. Replenish it by eating meals in the cafeteria or allowing it to regenerate over time. Note that meals now only temporarily heal before causing the same amount of damage back.
Basic Tips for Inmates
For those choosing the challenging path of a prisoner, here are some tips to increase your chances of a successful escape:
- Stay on the move to avoid becoming an easy target for guards and their tasers.
- Learn the prison schedule to avoid restricted areas and minimize the risk of getting arrested.
- If arrested, quickly reset your character to regain the ability to interact with objects.
- Vending machines, while no longer dispensing snacks, can serve as cover from hostile fire.
- Initially, consider rushing the guard area for weapons, but be aware of the risks, especially on mobile devices.
- For a stealthy weapon acquisition, use the camera glitch at the yard window to grab a primitive knife unnoticed.
Basic Tips for Guards
If you're playing as a guard, here are some strategies to maintain order and prevent escapes:
- Arm yourself with a shotgun or M4A1 from the armory in your spawn area.
- Remember, you have the authority to open doors throughout the jail, unlike inmates and criminals who must kill you for a key card.
- Use your taser and handcuffs wisely to stun and arrest without abusing the system, or you'll become a target.
- Obtain an AK47 from the warehouse for an automatic weapon, but be wary of criminals respawning nearby.
- Avoid using the taser or shooting randomly, as this will make you a target and could lead to warnings. Three kills will turn you into an inmate.
For an optimal gaming experience, consider playing Prison Life on a PC or laptop using BlueStacks, which allows you to enjoy the game on a larger screen with the precision of a keyboard and mouse.
