In Steal An Army (the Roblox tycoon and simulation game developed by NomNom +6), money is primarily earned by deploying stolen military units at your base to generate passive cash per second, defeating zombie waves in combat, and destroying military convoy events. Because the game does not feature a traditional rebirth multiplier system, scaling your cash generation relies on increasing your player speed on treadmills to steal higher-rarity crates from advanced zones.
Primary Methods to Earn Cash in Steal An Army
Cash powers base upgrades, speed training, and crate management. Player testing and official game documentation outline four primary ways to accumulate currency in the game.
1. Passive Income from Equipped Troops
The core tycoon loop revolves around stealing crates, opening them at your base, and equipping the unlocked units.
- Each unit stationed at your base generates a set amount of cash automatically every second.
- Advanced units yield significantly higher income rates. For example, gameplay observation shows that advanced units like fighter jets can produce up to 370,000 cash per second.
- Players can use the built-in "Equip Best" button to immediately slot their highest-earning units into active duty without manually sorting through storage.
2. Zombie Wave Combat (Auto-Fight and Manual)
Your stolen troops do not just sit at your base; they also engage in wave-based combat against interdimensional zombie portals.
- Players can toggle between manual combat clicks or an automated "Auto-Fight" mode.
- Defeating zombie mobs and clearing wave milestones grants cash rewards directly to your balance.
- As players push through higher wave phases (recorded past waves 20, 35, and 90+), surviving bosses like Titan zombies provides bonus milestone progression. If your team cannot clear a wave, the combat resets or moves back until you strengthen your army.
3. Base Offline Income
You do not have to remain actively moving in the server to generate cash.
- Equipped troops continue to produce revenue while you are disconnected from the game.
- Recorded gameplay confirms offline accumulations ranging from 10 million to over 200 million cash, which can be claimed upon logging back into your base.
4. Military Convoy Events
Periodically, military convoy vehicles appear in the world guarded by hostile forces.
- Players can attack and destroy these convoy vehicles alongside others on the server.
- Successfully destroying a convoy vehicle drops direct cash rewards, speed bonuses, gems, and temporary performance modifiers, including temporary double cash buffs, 1.2x speed, and double damage boosts.
Crate Rarity and Speed Progression
Because Steal An Army has no rebirth multiplier, increasing your income ceiling requires running deeper into the map to obtain higher-grade crates. Crates in distant zones have higher speed gates and are guarded by aggressive NPCs, tanks, and UFO hazards.
| Crate Tier / Indicator | Example Unlockable Units | Zone Speed Requirement | Notes on Income & Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common (Blue) | Basic Soldiers, Diver Soldiers | Starting zones (0 – 900 Speed) | Low base cash generation; quickest opening timers. |
| Rare (Orange / Blue / Green) | Armed Soldiers, Speed Boats | 900 – 10,000+ Speed | Moderate cash per second; suitable for early base expansion. |
| Epic (Purple) | Military Trucks, Armed Units | 22,000 – 40,000 Speed | Unlocks multi-unit combat vehicles and higher passive yields. |
| Legendary (Red Border / Gold) | Robot Dogs, Heavy Tanks | 170,000 – 700,000 Speed | Substantially higher income rates; crates take several minutes to open. |
| Mythical / Secret | Fighter Jets, Submarines, Space Commanders | Millions of Speed / Glacier / End Zones | Top-tier passive yield (e.g., hundreds of thousands per second); timers can exceed 30 minutes to 2 hours. |
Speed Training on Treadmills
To reach crates that produce massive per-second income, you must train on your base treadmills:
- Running on treadmills increases your raw speed stat, allowing you to bypass zone thresholds and outrun defending enemy tanks and soldiers.
- Upgrading treadmills (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and specialized models like jet plane treadmills) accelerates the rate at which you gain speed.
- High-level treadmill upgrades require heavy cash investments, with later tiers costing upwards of 120 million cash.
Game Passes and Multipliers
Players looking to permanently accelerate their cash earnings can utilize official store upgrades:
- x2 Money (399 Robux): A permanent game pass available on the official Roblox store that doubles all cash earned by your base.
- x2 Growth (467 Robux): Permanently doubles the growth and readying speed of stolen boxes at your base, shortening the wait time to equip high-income units.
- Lucky (199 Robux): Permanently improves the drop luck when opening crates, raising the chances of pulling higher-tier income generators.
- Group Rewards: Joining the official creator group (NomNom +6) grants special in-game rewards directly at your base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Steal An Army have a rebirth feature to multiply money?
No. Confirmed player testing shows there is no rebirth mechanic in Steal An Army. Progression relies on upgrading your treadmill speed, stealing crates from higher-tier map zones, and equipping units with naturally higher per-second earnings.
How do you get into zones that require 170,000 or 700,000 speed?
You must train on your base treadmill to build your speed stat. Upgrading the treadmill using accumulated cash multiplies the speed gained per step. Players can also use speed potions (such as 0.25x or 0.35x speed boosts) or claim speed rewards from convoy battles to meet zone requirements faster.
Do higher-tier crates take longer to open?
Yes. Lower-tier common crates open in one to three minutes, whereas legendary, mythical, and secret crates from advanced zones feature longer opening timers that can range from four minutes up to two hours unless accelerated.
