In the Roblox simulator game [UPD] Steal An Army ! created by NomNom +6, stealing crates requires running into guarded enemy zones, grabbing an army box, and carrying it back to your base before guards hit you or rival players snatch it away. Successfully retrieved crates are placed in your base pen to hatch military troops, which then defend your portal against attacking zombie waves and earn you cash.
How to Steal Crates in Steal An Army
Stealing boxes follows a strict run-and-retrieve gameplay loop demonstrated in gameplay testing:
- Train Your Speed Stat: Step onto the treadmills in your base to build your movement speed. Deeper zones with higher-rarity crates require higher speed ratings to enter.
- Select an Available Zone: Travel past the barrier matching your current speed rating. Early zones require only nominal speed, while advanced areas require hundreds of thousands to millions.
- Locate a Target Crate: Scan the area for glowing crate drops. Only one crate can be carried by a player at a time.
- Evade Area Hazards: Watch the ground for explosive landmines, and maintain distance from patrolling tanks, UFOs, and heavy enemy guards.
- Grab the Crate and Escape: Pick up the crate and sprint directly back toward your base. If guards reach you, their melee strikes will fling your character backward and can force you to drop the crate.
- Place the Crate in Your Pen: Set the box down on your home base pad. A timer will begin counting down, after which the box opens into a playable unit.
Zone Speed Requirements and Area Progression
Entry barriers prevent players from accessing higher-level crates until their base speed stat reaches specific milestones. According to player sessions, moving deeper into the map unlocks crates with noticeably higher rarity tiers.
| Area / Zone Reference | Observed Speed Requirement | Key Features and Guards |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Zone | Baseline (under 900) | Basic infantry guards, blue and common crates |
| Zone 2 | 900 to 10,000 Speed | Guard soldiers, basic vehicles, orange and pink boxes |
| Zone 3 | 22,000 to 40,000 Speed | Guard tanks, ground bombs, purple and red crates |
| Zone 4 | 170,000 Speed | Heavy defense units, trucks, faster respawn timers |
| Advanced Mid-Tiers | 700,000 to 2,000,000 Speed | High-damage patrol units, extended unlock timers |
| End Areas (Glacier / Cosmic / Void) | Billions of Speed | Secret crates, massive boss units, long opening delays |
Evading Guards, Tanks, and Competitors
Securing higher-tier crates becomes significantly harder because enemy defenses react aggressively when a box is touched. Observed gameplay showcases several mechanics and player tactics to survive the run:
Avoiding Landmines and Guard Hits
Ground bombs and landmines placed near crate spawns will instantly defeat your character, forfeiting the crate. Patrolling guard tanks and giant enemy soldiers do not always shoot immediately, but making physical contact sends you flying across the map.
Zigzag Movement and Speed Buffs
Carrying a crate slows you down relative to your normal speed. Players frequently use consumable speed potions (such as the observed 0.25 and 0.35 boost items), speed trails, or zigzag running patterns to dodge homing enemy strikes.
Co-op Kiting Tactics
When attempting to steal from high-level areas such as the Glacier zone, two players can cooperate to manage guard aggro. One player intentionally approaches first to pull the guard's attention and lead it away, while the second player runs in, picks up the secret crate, and dashes back to the safety zone.
Intercepting Rival Players
NomNom +6 confirms in the official description that players can steal crates from other players. If another player gets knocked down by guards or ambushed near base intersections, dropped crates can be taken by competitors in the 7-player server.
Crate Rarities, Opening Timers, and Troops
Crates drop different rarities and unit categories depending on the color of the box and the zone it was stolen from. Crates require time to open on your base floor before the unit is revealed.
| Crate Rarity / Color | Observed Opening Timer | Unlocked Military Units Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Common (Blue) | Instant to 50 Seconds | Basic Soldier, Diver Soldier |
| Rare (Green / Orange) | ~30 to 50 Seconds | Grenade Launcher Soldier, Speed Boat, Fighter Jet |
| Epic (Purple) | 1 to 4 Minutes | Armored Cars, Military Supply Trucks |
| Legendary (Red / Gold) | 4 to 30 Minutes | Robot Dog, Battle Tank, Combat Drone |
| Mythic (Red / Gold Glowing) | Half an Hour to 1 Hour | Navy Submarine, Heavy Tanks, Space Commander |
| Secret (Glacier / Void Glowing) | Up to 2 Hours | Missile Units, Titan Combat Vehicles |
Note: While crate colors generally correspond to rarity tiers, player testing shows occasional variance where large crates drop lower tiers than their color initially suggests.
Base Upgrades and Convoy Events
Between stealing runs, players utilize earned base cash to upgrade treadmills (moving from Level 1 up to high-tier gym stations) to multiply speed gains. Players can also trigger the following side objectives:
- Zombie Wave Defense: Units hatched from crates defend your base portal from attacking zombie hordes across waves (including wave 20 and Titan bosses). Defeating waves rewards cash and wave milestone claims.
- Military Convoy Events: A roving convoy or boss vehicle can be attacked on foot with melee weapons. Destroying the convoy vehicle grants cash, gems, and temporary multipliers such as Double Cash, 1.2 Speed, and Double Damage.
- AFK Minigame: While training on base treadmills, players can interact with an in-base combat minigame to pass time and level up while crates open.
Official Game Passes for Stealing
The official Roblox store for Steal An Army ! offers three permanent developer passes that directly affect box collection and earnings:
- Lucky (199 Robux): Permanently improves your crate luck when rolling for rare units.
- x2 Money (399 Robux): Permanently doubles the Cash generated by your deployed army.
- x2 Growth (467 Robux): Permanently doubles how quickly placed boxes grow and unlock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I carry more than one crate at a time in Steal An Army?
No. Gameplay tests confirm players are restricted to carrying exactly one crate at a time. You must bring the crate back and place it on your base pad before stealing another.
How do you unlock deeper zones with rarer crates?
Deeper zones are gated by speed requirements. You must train on base treadmills and purchase treadmill upgrades to reach the required speed (ranging from 900 to several million speed) to pass through each zone barrier.
What happens if an enemy guard hits you while carrying a crate?
Enemy guards deliver a heavy knockback that sends your character flying backward. If you take lethal damage or step on landmines, your character dies, and the crate is dropped.
Can other players steal crates from you?
Yes. The official game features player-versus-player theft. If a crate is dropped or left unattended before being placed inside a base, any player in the server can pick it up.
