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FAQ

1 Why play The Prison Inmate?

You should play The Prison Inmate because it is FREE, it is FUN and it allows you to CONNECT with players around the world that share the same interests as you.

2 Why should I trust The Prison Inmate?

The Prison Inmate has been up and running since 2006. Over 100 rounds were played and over $50,000 were paid out in prizes. You can view all past rankings and prizes on the past rounds link in the ranks page. Feel free to ask old players about the game.

3 What is a "new" player?

A "new" player is a member that have just registered this round. After their very first round, "new" players are no longer considered "new". New players are completely separate from the rest. They can only participate in attacks against other new players. One reason is to give new players the necessary time to learn the game without having to worry about being attacked by more experienced players. Another reason is to prevent cheaters from creating new accounts just to attack and ruin the round of the other players. Besides, new players have a separate ranking.

4 Why is The Prison Inmate better than the other games?

Most other games on the internet are clones based on the same scripts. The Prison Inmate is completely unique. Thanks to its members' suggestions, it has evolved over many years to become one of the best games available. Besides, The Prison Inmate offers 2 completely different layouts for you to choose from: The "original" and the "new" design. Finaly, the jackpot system over here is also unique. It is based on turns used rather than on cash spent. Therefore it allows you to know exactly the number of turns being spent on any round. More importantly, players with banked turns will be contributing to the jackpot as well!

5 What is the game objective?

The objective of the game is to finish the round in a ranking position. You can compete for Net-worth and/or kills.

6 What are turns?

Turns are what you use to perform all the actions (scouting employees, smuggling drugs, getting happy, attacking...) Your active turns replenish themselves at a rate of 10 turns every 5 minutes only when you have below 3,000 active turns. Reserve turns can be used at any time during the round, but do not replenish themselves and can not be deposited back into reserves once transferred to active. Account turns contains turns bought and won. They can be used in any round but once transferred to the reserves of a specific round, they can not be deposited back into the account. The jackpot increases by $0.75 for every 1,000 turns transferred!

7 Why should I buy subscriptions AND/OR extra turns?

Because you can! Having extra turns gives you a tremendous advantage over the free players and it is a lot more fun. You will be able to take full advantage of all the game has to offer and you will be respected by the other players and invited to the best gangs. Finally, you will have the possibility to compete for the progressive jackpot! The more turns you use, the more the jackpot increases, the more fun you have :)

8 How does the progressive jackpot work?

The jackpot increases each time any player transfers turns from his account. It increases by $0.75 for each 1,000 turns transferred.

9 Why is a progressive jackpot based on turns used better than one based on turns bought?

In other games, your ennemies may have a lot of turns already in their account and they can use them without the jackpot increasing one bit. In this game, any turns used will increase the jackpot. Besides, the jackpot level will give you an exact idea about the number turns that were put into the round.

10 Can I change my Password ?

Yes, send an e-mail to admin@theprisoninmate.com with your username, current pass and new pass.

9 Can I change my inmate name?

No Once you pick a name for a round it stays until the next round.

11 How can someone be worth so much, so early?

Perhaps he is a supporter. It is easy to become a supporter. It is just a matter of buying turns OR subscriptions VIA Paypal from the turns page. Credit cards are welcome through Paypal.

12 What is the attack range?

The attack range is meant to avoid strong inmates wiping out weak ones. Your attack range goes from 1/2 to 4 times you networth. You can attack people in your attack range. New players (Same round registration) can only participate in attacks against other new players. The goal is to give them time to learn the game AND to prevent players from breaking the rules by making new multiple accounts to attack other players.

13 What are the best units for attacks?

It depends on the type of goods you have and you want to protect. You should choose your units according to your strategy. Also it is better to be strong in one unit type than to be average in all of them. Being strong in one unit lowers the likelihood of any other inmate attacking you, and increases the amount of your beatable targets. In recent rounds, serial killers and bodyguards have been the most popular. Finaly, you can check top players criminal records to see what they are doing.

14 What are the best weapons?

Shotguns and bats are only used by crooked guards. Shotguns are more powerfull but bats keep their full value. All other units use Alcatraz knives and regular knives. Alcatraz knives are more powerfull but regular knives keep their full value.

15 What are the best drugs?

You get more value when you smuggle tobacco and weed. However, cocaine and wed are used to get happiness points.

16 Why should I use the safe?

It is the only asset protected in the game AND it generates 0.25% revenue each 5 mins. That can multiply your banked cash by 5 for the whole round.

*Tips for new players*

During your first round, you are only able to participate in attacks against other new players. The goal is to give you some time to familiarize yourself with the game before you jump in the madness. Each subordinate types has its own advantages. It's important you learn these from an early stage to plan your strategy around them. Your subordinates happiness is also very important. Increasing the happiness increases their strength in attacks, and increases your output during smuggling. Subordinates become happy through either getting high, working out in the gym, or fucking male bitches, depending on the type you have. A good payout and number of weapons also contribute to happiness.

*Tips for new supporters*

As a supporter you have the option of purchasing turns. Larger packages presents you with larger bonuses, giving you greater value for money. For example, purchasing 200,000 turns in sets of the 2,000 turn packages costs $1,000. However, buying the 200,000 turns in bulk lowers this cost to only $500 (50% discount). Account turns can be transferred to any round and at any time of your choice. Once transferred to a specific round the jackpot will increase by $0.75, and the turns will be deposited in the reserve section. You also have the option of buying double, triple and quadruple turns and storage. This is much greater value for money than any of the packages. However turns must be used in the round of purchase, and are only awarded for one round. Besides, subscriptions do not contribute to jackpot increase. Different strategies are applied for supporters with different goals. Small supporters aiming for a ranking position and perhaps points can simply scout stronger than their rivals and attack up the rankings. Larger supporters aiming for medals or the win will also need to effectively utilize the smuggling function.