Beginner Guide: Your First Waves in Survive a Million Monkeys
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Survive a Million Monkeys is a wave-based survival shooter on Roblox where up to 25 players face endless hordes of hostile monkeys. The core loop is simple: fight waves, earn Cash during runs, spend Gems in the lobby between runs, and come back better equipped.
Your First Run
You start every run with a basic pistol or an equivalent sidearm. Focus on positioning and shooting from range while you build up in-match Cash. Clear the five starter waves to unlock the lobby and access codes, classes, and upgrades.
Earning and Spending Currency
There are two main currencies:
- Cash is earned during a run by defeating monkeys. Spend it in-match on weapon upgrades, barricades, and grenades.
- Gems are earned by clearing waves, finishing the tutorial, and redeeming promo codes. Spend them in the hub area to unlock new classes and weapons permanently.
Choosing Your First Class
Classes modify your base stats and grant unique abilities. Community guides highlight Bomber for its explosive area-of-effect damage and Medic for team support. Start with whatever matches your playstyle, then experiment as you earn more Gems.
Key Controls
- Upgrade Weapon: V
- Upgrade Health: C
- Toss Grenade: G
These controls use in-match Cash and cannot be directly upgraded further.
Tips for Longer Runs
- Stay mobile and avoid standing in chokepoints where monkeys can swarm you.
- Save in-round Cash for a shotgun or burst rifle before committing to a Minigun.
- Use barricades strategically to slow waves and buy time for reloading.
- Coordinate with teammates if playing co-op; mixing damage and support roles makes a big difference.