Also remember to stagger different Regimes so that all Prison levels can have time to buy stuff. Each Death Row cell block has their own small Kitchen.Ĩ) Shops - The more Shop Fronts (the shop desk for people to buy things at) you have, the more prisoners can buy stuff at a time. In my prisons I have only ONE main Kitchen that serves all my cell blocks except Death Row. Extra cooks always seem to be better than prisoners working in the kitchen. My suggestion is 4 WIDE for main walkways, 2 wide is the smallest you should go (between buildings) IF you need to.ħ) Don't use prisoners in your Kitchen. Smaller walkways will cause problems as you get more people. If you run an efficient prison, Armed Guards/Snipers will rarely be needed.Ħ) Even if you want to, avoid small walkways (in your cell blocks, outside, etc.). Snipers, when I use them, I only have near my roads/exit areas so prisoners attempting to escape are stopped.

Their CONS outweigh their PROS too much for me to use anywhere else. This will cut down contraband significantly! It will not completely get rid of contraband (no way to do that without mods), but less is better.ĥ) I only use Armed Guards around Gangs, SuperMAX, and Legendary Prisoners. In the end this will save you money (deaths = lost money) and make you money (passed programs = better chance of getting paroled).Ĥ) ANY location where your prisoners move thru alot (like cell blocks, canteens, reception, etc.), AND locations that have alot of contraband (kitchens, mail room, etc.) be sure to cover entrances/exits with Metal Detectors AND Dog Patrols. When you have them, you have less overdoses (deaths), less trouble/injuries, and more programs your prisoners can goto/pass. Less contraband = Less trouble.ģ) Anti-Drug and Anti-Alcohol programs are worth it. That way contraband will not be thrown over your fence into your prison. If a fire breaks out, you want that fire killed quick.Ģ) from Outer wall (one closest to road) and Inner wall you want at minimum 10 squares.

Don't skimp on them and put them far away from eachother either. If you don't have sprinklers it will be VERY expensive to recover from a fire. At some point most, if not all, Prisons will have a fire. From playing a little, I have found these tips help alot:ġ) Sprinklers are important.

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