The plot mode of the game has five chapters, and each chapter tells an independent but interrelated story. These stories are mainly told through the dialogue between Polaroid and the characters, and serve as game tutorials to guide players to gradually understand the game mode of Prison Architect.

Players can view the plot mode and cutscenes through the main menu, or they can directly skip the plot mode to build a new prison.

Title of chapter, synopsis of story

A convicted criminal/prisoner

We have signed a contract to build an execution room in this prison, which must be completed before the execution time of one of the condemned prisoners.

Palermo

A fire destroyed the kitchen and dining room in this prison. If we don't find a way to provide food for prisoners as soon as possible, we will have to face the worst riots.

Solve the food crisis and then rebuild the kitchen and restaurant.

G. Bank of America

There was a riot in Alchemico state prison. Go to the scene of the incident and restore the security of the prison.

Spread out completely

(The above information refers to the wandering starry sky [3])

Role setting

staff

Employees are prison employees, such as prison guards and workers. Players need employees to ensure the perfect operation of the prison, and some of them need to be unlocked through the "Administration" menu before they can be hired.

Players can hire employees through the "Employee" menu at the bottom of the screen and dismiss employees through the "Employee" menu in the "Report" at the lower right corner.

Employees are divided into three categories: staff, management and outsiders.

Staff perform automation tasks throughout the prison to ensure the normal operation of the prison. Players can control it manually or let them work by themselves.

Management is also called senior staff. They can't directly control the whole prison, and they won't automatically perform their tasks. It is mainly allocated in the "Administration" system window to unlock new projects, employee types, facilities and add-on functions. Management needs an independent office. Except for accountants, psychologists, lawyers, foremen and psychiatrists, only one person can be recruited for other management.

Outsiders can't be hired, and they can't get any salary. They show up when needed and leave the prison if the work is finished.