Currency Guide: Cash, Gems, and Unlocks
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Survive a Million Monkeys uses two currencies: Cash for in-match spending and Gems for permanent unlocks in the hub.
Cash (In-Match)
Cash is earned by defeating monkeys during a run. It resets when the run ends. Use Cash for:
- Upgrading your weapon tier (press V)
- Upgrading your health tier (press C)
- Placing barricades
- Throwing grenades (press G)
These upgrades are temporary and only last for the current run.
Gems (Permanent)
Gems persist between runs. Use them in the hub area to unlock:
- New classes (four of the six classes are Gem-unlockable)
- New weapons
Gems are earned by:
- Completing the five-wave introductory tutorial (1,750 bonus Gems)
- Clearing higher waves in matches
- Redeeming promo codes
- Buying store bundles and passes
Store Bundles
| Bundle | Price | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Pack | 49 Robux | Medic class, T1 Shorty, 10,000 Gems |
| Gunslinger Bundle | 899 Robux | Outlaw class, Dead Man's Hand, 50,000 Gems |
| Dimitri's Bundle | 1,299 Robux | Deagle, P90, SCAR, Grenade Launcher |
| 2X Gems Pass | 359 Robux | Permanently doubles Gem rewards |
Tips
Complete the tutorial first to unlock the lobby and claim your starting Gems. Save Gems for a class that fits your preferred playstyle before spending on weapons, since class abilities have a bigger impact on survival.