Prison Architect is a simulation/management game by Introversion Software.

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How many prisoners can a Holding Cell hold?

The game recommends building a Holding Cell first thing, before trying to create individual cells for each prisoner. The Holding Cell can hold multiple prisoners, but obviously its capacity is not ...
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Can I control the rate at which new prisoners arrive?

I don't want to be flooded and descend into chaos. I want to build a prison that lasts.
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How do I get the new prisoners into my prison?

I just got my first batch of prisoners delivered to my half-functional dilapidated prison, and they're just milling around outside in the Deliveries area, not really doing anything. At least they're ...
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Prison Architect- Prisoners won't leave truck

I've tried everything I can think of to fix this problem, but I give up now. The delivery place is in the right location, I have no fences, it's not being blocked by anything. The delivery timer will ...
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Cannot meet room requirements

I'm playing the new Prison Architect Alpha, but as soon as I'm out on my own, after the introduction, I cannot seem to meet ANY room requirements. For example - A holding cell... The requirements ...
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Is there any benefit to accepting high risk prisoners?

I can't seem to work out the difference between high-, medium- and low-risk prisoners. I can see that high-risk prisoners are more likely to be violent, but do I get more money for taking them in? Or ...
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Can I change the controls?

I really want to get Prison Architect, but after watching Yogscast Sjin play it I've noticed that he says the scroll wheel and middle mouse button are prominent buttons. I have a trackball that has ...
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How to add prisoners at prison architect?

I can't add prisoners. I did not tick fog of war and add prisoners forever. I have cells, kitchen, office, canteen, yard. How do i add prisoners?
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What is the bare minimum for a functioning prison?

When you start in sandbox mode, you're greeted with a large empty space and left to fend for yourself. What are the bare minimum constructions that are absolutely mandatory to get your prison up to ...
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How can I expand already built rooms?

If I build foundations connecting to the existing room and remove the partitioning wall, the space where the division-wall was is "outside".
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How do I Feed all Prisoners?

One of the goals that shows up in your checklist is to feed all your prisoners. So, in order to feed my inmates, I've built a kitchen and canteen. That allows my inmates to sit down and enjoy some ...
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How can I heal my prisoners?

I currently have a medical ward built, with two doctors assigned to it as well as a psychologist. I have completed the Health and Well Being grant. I have many hurt prisoners, but I can't figure out ...
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Why don't my prisoners leave infirmary?

My prisoners have been stuck in the infirmary for the last few hours, why? Screendump