Gems serve as the primary currency in the Roblox co-op horde shooter Survive a Million Monkeys, created by gorilla warfare. Whether you are aiming to unlock advanced survivor classes or enhance your combat stats between waves, you will need a consistent supply of Gems to survive the simian horde.
Players can accumulate Gems through multiple verified avenues: completing the introductory tutorial, redeeming active developer promo codes, grinding horde waves, or purchasing official Robux bundles and multipliers in the game store.
Complete the In-Game Tutorial
If you are stepping into Survive a Million Monkeys for the first time, your initial priority should be clearing the mandatory tutorial.
In recorded gameplay runs, finishing the tutorial awards 1,750 Gems along with base combat stats upon extraction. The tutorial requires you to survive five short waves of monkeys using basic armaments—such as a pistol, barricades, an airstrike, and a minigun—before boarding an extraction plane back to the lobby.
Beyond delivering an immediate stack of starting currency, finishing this five-wave tutorial is mandatory before the lobby interface allows you to access the promo code redemption system.
Redeem Promo Codes for Free Gems
Active promo codes provide the fastest free injection of Gems in the game. However, because code distributions vary across developer updates and community coverage, it is essential to distinguish between officially confirmed codes and community-reported strings.
Official vs. Community Reported Codes
| Code | Reported Reward | Source Status |
|---|---|---|
| MONKEYS | 1,000 Gems | Confirmed in the official Roblox game description |
| SURVIVE | 1,000 Gems | Reported by gaming publications (Destructoid & Pro Game Guides) |
| RELEASE | Claimed 1,000 Gems | Unverified (Reported in player showcase videos) |
| UPDATE | Claimed 1,000 Gems | Unverified (Reported in player showcase videos) |
| MILLION | Claimed 1,000 Gems | Unverified (Reported in player showcase videos) |
The official Roblox place description explicitly lists MONKEYS for 1,000 Gems. Outlets including Destructoid and Pro Game Guides report that SURVIVE also rewards 1,000 Gems, though players should test it directly in the live lobby. Additional strings like RELEASE, UPDATE, and MILLION have circulated in community creator videos; test these one by one in your lobby to check if the active build accepts them.
How to Redeem Codes
- Launch Survive a Million Monkeys on Roblox.
- Complete the introductory tutorial waves if you have not already done so.
- Once in the main lobby, locate and click the Codes icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Enter the code exactly as written, paying close attention to uppercase letters.
- Submit the code to verify your reward. A successful grant will show a green confirmation check and update your Gem balance immediately.
Earn Gems by Clearing Waves
Survive a Million Monkeys centers on a survival loop: pick a class, equip your weapons, fight back increasing swarms of monkeys with teammates, and extract your rewards.
As you progress through match waves and eliminate standard and variant monkeys, your squad kill tally and wave completion counter increase. Surviving higher waves and participating in co-op horde defense scales the reward payout at the end of each session. Focusing on open ground and utilizing area-of-effect or fast-firing loadouts helps ensure your team does not get trapped in dead ends, maximizing survival time and session yields.
Official Game Passes and Gem Bundles
For players looking to accelerate progression, the developer offers official store passes and currency bundles on the Roblox experience page:
- Starter Pack (49 Robux): Includes 10,000 Gems, the Medic class, and the Tier 1 Shorty weapon.
- 2X Gems Pass (359 Robux): Permanently doubles every Gem reward earned across gameplay.
- Gunslinger Bundle (899 Robux): Grants 50,000 Gems, the Outlaw class, and the Dead Man's Hand revolver.
If you plan to farm waves regularly, the 2X Gems pass provides an ongoing multiplier to every clear payout without requiring repeatable bundle purchases.
What to Spend Your Gems On
Once you have secured a pool of Gems, you can invest them in your survivor build inside the lobby and between combat rounds:
- Class Unlocks: While initial starter options are available, advanced classes carry steep Gem requirements. In-game lobby displays feature classes priced as high as 30,000 Gems, while third-party guides highlight roles such as the Juggernaut, Bomber, and Engineer.
- Combat Upgrades: Spending Gems on terminal upgrades enhances attributes such as raw damage, attack speed, movement speed, general survivability, and area-clear capabilities, helping you survive deeper into endless rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Codes button not work in the lobby?
You must complete the mandatory five-wave tutorial before the game unlocks the lobby code redemption menu. Finish the tutorial run and extract on the plane to access the prompt.
Do Survive a Million Monkeys codes expire?
Yes. Roblox codes can be deactivated by developers without prior notice during new patches or milestone updates. Redeem officially posted codes like MONKEYS as early as possible.
Does the 2X Gems game pass expire after a match?
No. The official description for the 359 Robux game pass confirms that it permanently doubles all Gem rewards you earn in the game.
