In the original The Escapists , you can bypass the need to complete prisons sequentially by entering the following combination on the prison selection screen using your arrow keys: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right
Obtaining a guard uniform (often through the laundry job or knocking out a guard) is a major strategic advantage. Wearing it after 23:00 prevents tower guards from shooting you on sight while you are outside. The Escapists: Prison Escape - Free Hack
For those looking to "hack" the game’s difficulty through strategy rather than codes, certain high-efficiency items and methods can trivialize the first few levels: In the original The Escapists , you can
Many prisons have maintenance tunnels behind cell walls. Chipping through these walls and hiding the hole with a Poster or Bed is a classic way to store contraband and prepare for a final break. A Note on External Software Chipping through these walls and hiding the hole
You can easily knock out any guard by crafting a Cup of Molten Chocolate (lighter + chocolate + cup). This is one of the most powerful weapons in the series and is highly effective for obtaining keys.
Crafting this with two pillows and a bedsheet is essential. It allows you to be out of your cell during lights out while the guards believe you are sleeping.