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.

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.

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:

This unlocks all levels in the game, allowing you to attempt high-security prisons like HMP Irongate without finishing previous ones. Core Strategy for "Easy" Escapes