Learn the basics: how to buy scammers, place them, and collect your first cards
Build a Scam Empire is a Roblox tycoon game where you build a criminal empire by employing various scammers to collect and sell cards for profit. With over 18.6 million visits, it's one of the most popular "Build A" games on Roblox.
Your objective is to strategically manage scammers, storage servers, and card collections to maximize profits and climb to the top of the leaderboard.
Search for "Build a Scam Empire" on Roblox or click this link to open the game page directly.
Once you start the game, click on the "Buy Scammer" button. This takes you to the shop where you can buy scammers. Start with a Basic Dialer - it's the most affordable option for beginners.
Head to your office and place the newly bought scammer inside your plot. They'll start working immediately and begin collecting cards from customers.
Your scammers will periodically gain cards. Be sure to collect these cards and sell them for profit. Reinvest your earnings to expand your empire!
When starting out, here's what you should know about buying scammers:
Your very first purchase should be a Dialer, costing just 30 in-game dollars. This is your entry point into the lucrative world of digital deceit. Place 2-3 Dialers to begin your operation and establish a steady income stream.
As your Dialers get to work, they begin producing Basic Cards. Collect these cards and head to the Sell Cards booth - rarer cards yield more money. After selling your initial collection, you can earn around $32. Use this to acquire an Estate Agent for $70, a more efficient scammer.
Each scammer has a storage limit. Once full, they stop collecting cards. Check regularly to collect cards before storage fills up.
The game runs in the background, so your scammers will keep working even when you're not playing. Be sure to log in regularly to collect cards.
Don't forget to claim your daily rewards and explore the shop for quality-of-life improvements:
Claim your daily bonus which includes money boosts. Visit the daily rewards spin wheel - you can land impressive prizes like 5,000$! This significant financial boost can enable you to acquire more high-tier scammers.
Explore the in-game Shop for various gamepasses like 'Auto Sell' and 'Auto Collect', which offer significant quality-of-life improvements. Storage upgrades are also available, indicating future expansion possibilities.
Visit the Event Shop for special items. You can purchase servers like the 'Black Friday Server' for just 1$, which provides a temporary but valuable boost for generating special cards.
Your office is where you place your scammers. Here are some tips for managing it:
Arrange scammers to maximize space usage. Don't waste valuable floor space. Place scammers strategically to make collection easy.
Leave room for future upgrades. You'll unlock more floors as you progress and complete rebirths.
The game introduces a 'Merge' feature - three identical scammers can be combined to create a more powerful, upgraded version. This is useful for optimizing your setup.
Check the 'Rebirth' menu to learn that a substantial 500,000 'scammed' money is needed for the first Rebirth, which promises powerful new items like an 'Evil God' and 'Corrupt Server'. Plan your progression accordingly.
Always reinvest your profits into more scammers in the early game
Check your scammers regularly to collect cards before storage fills up
Don't rush to upgrade - ensure you have a stable income first
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