Prison Architect - the best tips

In this practical tip we show you the best tips for Prison Architect. In the building game you have to build your own prison and take over the administration.

Tip 1: Detect smugglers in Prison Architect with metal detectors

If smugglers smuggle sharp objects such as scissors into Prison Architect, they can use it to attack guards or carry out a prison escape.

• You should set up metal detectors, especially in front of the canteen and at the entrance to your prison. This will prevent your prisoners from smuggling objects into the prison or stealing spoons for tunnels.
• You can also set certain penalties so that smugglers will search the cell if you get caught.
• It doesn't matter how the metal detectors are turned. As soon as a prisoner enters a field, he is checked. However, the detectors must be connected to the power.

Tip 2: Lock prison in Prison Architect for new prisoners

In order to regulate the growth of your prison a little better, you can also lock your prison for new inmates.

• Select the "Prisoner" tab under "Reports". Here you can deactivate new prisoners.
• You can also deactivate the first group of prisoners if you cannot finish building them in time.
• With the selection you can also choose which prisoner you would like to have in your prison. There are harmless prisoners or prisoners with the highest risk level, but they also bring in more money.

Tip 3: Use the "Grants" in Prison Architect

Especially at the beginning, you can optimally orient yourself to the grants.

• The grants include tasks that you must perform. In a grant, for example, the task is to increase the prison's capacity to 15.
• You will receive a reward from the bank for fulfilling grants.
• At the beginning you can accept two grants at the same time. Research can increase this number to three.
• At the beginning you should above all accept and fulfill the grants "Basic Detention Center" and "Administration Center".
• You can also fully meet the grants before accepting them. This is how you get the money right after acceptance.

In another practical tip, we will explain Steam's Early Access offer, which also includes Prison Architect.