In Roblox's Valley Prison, how you spend money depends on your team assignment. Inmates spend cash at the Yard Commissary on snacks and crafting materials like plastic, while Department of Corrections officers spend accumulated paychecks in the Armory to unlock weapon attachments such as sights, suppressors, grips, and lasers.
Because currency does not carry across opposing roles in the same way, managing your funds requires knowing where your specific team shops and what items provide functional value.
Inmate Purchases: The Yard Commissary
Inmates looking to spend their cash balance must visit the prison Commissary. Following map updates, the Commissary is positioned outdoors in the corner of the Yard, adjacent to the basketball court. Prior versions had placed it inside the Recreational Room, but that interior location was removed.
The Commissary vendor offers two primary categories of goods:
- Food and Snacks: If an inmate chooses not to eat standard cafeteria food during scheduled canteen hours, the shop stocks snacks and treats. While primarily serving roleplay and sustenance purposes, these items give inmates alternative dietary options.
- Crafting Materials (Plastic): The Commissary stocks Plastic (listed at 1 money). Plastic is a critical contraband component used in the inmate crafting system. Instead of relying solely on shivs, prisoners can combine raw materials like plastic and scrap to craft weapons and escape utilities, including screwdrivers, ropes, and AK bayonets.
Special vanity items, such as the handheld Sign, also appear in the shop interface but require the 101 Robux gamepass rather than standard in-game currency.
Department of Corrections: Armory Attachments
For players serving on the Department of Corrections (DoC) team, earnings are tallied as shift salaries and performance paychecks. These paychecks can be redeemed and spent inside the officer Armory to customize your issued firearms.
In the V3 update revamp, the weapon locker allows officers to outfit both primary weapons and secondary sidearms with custom modular components:
| Weapon Category | Compatible Firearms | Available Attachment Types |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Firearms | AK24, M4A1, M4 CQB, UMP45, RM870 | Sights, silencers, grips, lasers |
| Secondary Sidearms | G19, M19, 92 FS, Python | Silencers, sights |
Spending paychecks on silencers and optical sights improves target acquisition and reduces muzzle signature during prison riots or breach events. Note that heavier tactical armor sets selected in the locker room decrease your walk speed, making weapon handling attachments valuable for landing shots at a distance.
How to Earn Money to Spend
If your funds are running low, Valley Prison provides specific routines for accumulating cash depending on your current role:
- Kitchen Duty: Inmates can clock in at the kitchen when the schedule reaches shift time (level requirement 0). Performing food preparation tasks grants steady cash payouts and XP upon clocking out.
- Laundry Duty: Located in the maintenance and laundry wing, inmates can clock in to fold and process prison garments. Like kitchen work, this requires level 0 and rewards money upon shift completion.
- Guard Paychecks and Bonuses: Law enforcement and DoC personnel accumulate salary over time. Exiting a shift calculates instant damage dealt, base salary, and shift bonuses. High-ranking personnel, such as Assistant Directors and Directors, have access to early paycheck redemptions via their command station and director tablets.
In-Game Cash vs. Robux Gamepasses
Players occasionally confuse in-game cash items with developer gamepasses available on the Valley Prison store page. Earned currency cannot be used to purchase the following account-wide upgrades:
- Radio (80 Robux)
- Sign (101 Robux): Unlocks the equipable sign tool used in the yard and common areas.
- Private Server + (400 Robux): Provides custom server save and load utilities via Fork3X for private server owners.
All other routine equipment, including commissary contraband ingredients and armory attachments, relies strictly on in-game earnings and paychecks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can inmates find the Commissary shop in Valley Prison?
The Commissary is located in the corner of the prison Yard, right next to the outdoor basketball court.
What is the most practical item for inmates to buy with cash?
Plastic is the most practical purchase for prisoners. It costs 1 money and serves as a fundamental ingredient for crafting escape tools and contraband weapons, such as screwdrivers, ropes, and bayonets.
How do Corrections officers spend their paychecks?
Corrections officers access the Armory menu to spend paychecks on firearm attachments, including suppressors, lasers, grips, and sights for primary rifles, shotguns, and pistols.
Can civilian visitors or escapees access the officer Armory shop?
No. Armory weapon customization is restricted to law enforcement teams inside secure guard areas. Unauthorized teams attempting to infiltrate the armory must steal baseline weapons from armory lockers rather than purchasing authorized attachments.
