How to Play 24 Hours Overnight (March 2026) Beginner’s Guide
Ever dreamed of building a pillow fort inside a massive superstore? 24 Hours Overnight on Roblox turns that childhood fantasy into an intense survival challenge where you must build, eat, and survive against hostile employees that come alive at night. As a beginner, the chaos can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you’ll be surviving nights like a pro in no time.
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through everything from basic survival mechanics to advanced base-building techniques, including the latest codes, CEO boss fight strategies, and pro tips that most players miss. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, this guide will ensure you make it to morning alive and thriving.
| Aspect | Day Phase | Night Phase | Key Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Goal | Gather resources & build | Defend & survive | Stockpile early |
| Enemies | None (safe period) | Employees & Managers | Stay hidden |
| Energy | Manage with food | Depletes faster | Keep snacks handy |
| Building | Fortify your base | Repair if needed | Use chokepoints |
| Duration | ~5-7 minutes | ~8-10 minutes | Real-time: 15-20 min total |
How to Play 24 Hours Overnight Roblox
The Core Concept: Build, Eat, Survive
The premise is simple but addictive. You’re locked inside a massive superstore/facility with one goal: survive for 24 in-game hours. The gameplay loop revolves around three essential pillars:
- Scavenging: Gathering food, weapons, and building materials
- Base Building: Creating a fortress using store furniture
- Survival: Avoiding hostile NPCs and managing your hunger/energy
Getting Started: First Steps
When you first spawn, you’re in the “safe” daytime period. Don’t waste this precious time exploring aimlessly—you’re on the clock! Here’s exactly what to do in your first few minutes:
- Redeem Codes Immediately: Use code “REWORK” for free gems (updated January 2026)
- Grab Initial Supplies: Collect burgers, sodas, and any weapons near the spawn
- Scout a Location: Head to the upper left corner of the store (best spot for beginners)
- Start Building: Begin your base before other players take all the good materials
Phase 1: The Prep Phase (Daytime)
Location Scouting
The most critical decision you’ll make is where to build your base. Based on hundreds of hours of gameplay, here are the best locations ranked:
| Location | Pros | Cons | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Left Corner | Low enemy traffic, high shelves | Popular spot | Easy |
| Bathrooms | Natural walls, defensible | Limited space | Medium |
| Back Storage Rooms | Hidden, lots of materials | Far from supplies | Medium |
| Top of Central Shelves | Great vantage point | Hard to access | Hard |
Resource Hoarding Strategy
During the day, you need to be strategic about what you collect. Here’s your priority list:
- Food Items (Most Important)
- Burgers: Restores 50% energy
- Sodas: Quick energy boost
- Snacks: Small energy top-up
- Building Materials
- Boxes: Best for barricades
- Pallets: Good for walls
- Furniture: Tables, bookshelves for outer defense
- Weapons
- Katana: Best melee weapon
- Pistol: Good for single targets
- Shotgun: Excellent for close encounters
⚠️ Pro Tip: Physics in Roblox can be unpredictable. When dragging items to your base, move slowly to avoid glitching items or teammates off the map.
Phase 2: Base Building 101
The Essentials
Base building is where 24 Hours Overnight truly shines. You’re not just hiding; you’re engineering a survival fortress.
The Barricade System
Use large objects (Bookshelves, Tables) as your outer wall. They have more health and are harder for AI to push through. Here’s the optimal layering system:
- Outer Layer: Heavy furniture (bookshelves, refrigerators)
- Middle Layer: Pallets and boxes
- Inner Layer: Light furniture for fine-tuning
The Bed (Crucial Element)
In 24 Hours Overnight, beds regenerate your HP. If you take a hit from a guard, you need a safe spot to rest. Prioritize finding a bed immediately in your base design.
Verticality Advantage
If possible, build up. AI pathfinding often struggles with vertical stacking. If you can sit on top of a tall shelf, you’re often safer than being on the ground. The upper left corner shelves are perfect for this.
Advanced Base Designs
The Chokepoint Strategy
Don’t just build a box. Build a funnel entrance. Make the entrance to your base narrow so that only one enemy can approach at a time. This makes it easier to defend if you have weapons or need to block the path quickly.
The Decoy Base
If you’re playing multiplayer, build a small, fake base away from your real one. AI sometimes aggregates toward clusters of props. Let them attack the dummy pile while you hide safely nearby.
Phase 3: Surviving The Night
Once the timer hits night, the atmosphere changes dramatically. The “Guards” (hostile NPCs) begin their patrol, and every shadow could hide danger.
Managing Threats
If a Guard spots you, they will chase you until you break the line of sight or they eliminate you. Here’s how to handle them:
- Stay Inside: Don’t wander the aisles at night unless you’re starving
- Repair Duty: If a monster attacks your walls, grab new props to patch holes quickly
- Hunger Management: Keep an eye on your hunger bar. If it hits zero, your health drains rapidly. Eat stockpiled food sparingly—don’t top off just because you’re at 90%. Wait until yellow/red zones.
Combat Strategies
When combat is unavoidable:
- Use Height Advantage: Shoot down from shelves when possible
- Aim for the Head: Does more damage to enemies
- Save Stamina: Don’t hold Shift constantly. Save sprints for dodging attacks or escaping
- Weapon Switching: Use guns for distance, shotguns for close encounters
Solo vs. Multiplayer: Which is Better?
Your strategy changes completely depending on team size. Here’s the breakdown:
| Feature | Playing Solo | Playing Co-op (Squads) |
|---|---|---|
| Resources | All loot is yours | Must split food and materials |
| Building | Slower, drag everything | Fast construction, mega-forts |
| Survival | Stealth is easier | Combat easier, can revive |
| Difficulty | Hard Mode | Normal Mode |
Solo Survival Tips
- Choose Stealth Over Combat: You make less noise alone
- Build Compact: Smaller bases are easier to defend solo
- Conserve Resources: Every item counts when you’re alone
Team Strategies
- Assign Roles: Have builders, defenders, and scavengers
- Communication: Use voice chat or Roblox chat to coordinate
- Shared Resources: Create a communal storage area
The CEO Boss Fight (Night 6)
Starting from Update 1.0.0, the game features an optional boss battle on Night 6. Here’s everything you need to know:
When the CEO Appears
The CEO appears only on Night 6 when you try to escape the mega store and trigger the alarms. This NPC is accompanied by many employees and becomes hostile when spotted.
Preparing for the CEO Fight
Before triggering the alarms:
- Accumulate as much food, medkits, and ammo as possible
- Get weapons: Katana, pistol, or assault rifle
- Find the highest shelves in the store
- Block all entry points to your chosen shelf
Defeating the CEO
The CEO cannot be killed in 24 Hours Overnight. Here’s how to “defeat” them:
- Disable All Alarms: Five alarms total
- 2 at the front entrance
- 1 in the middle
- 2 at the back (They emit red light in the dark)
- Eliminate Employees: Use weapons to thin their numbers (they don’t respawn)
- Avoid the CEO: The NPC is slow but deals 50 damage per hit (can two-shot you)
- Escape: Once all alarms are off, head to the exit
Rewards
After escaping, you’ll receive:
- A Win/trophy for your efforts
- Choice to continue or leave the game
- Bragging rights for beating the boss
Working Codes March 2026
Here are all the active codes for 24 Hours Overnight:
| Code | Rewards | Status |
|---|---|---|
| REWORK | Free Gems | Working (Latest) |
| RELEASE | Free Gems | Working |
| UPDATE1 | Free Gems | Working |
| BETA | Free Gems | Working |
How to Redeem Codes
- Launch 24 Hours Overnight on Roblox
- Click the Shop icon on your screen
- Navigate to the Gems tab
- Click the Codes button
- Enter code exactly as shown
- Click Redeem
💡 Tip: Codes expire quickly, so redeem them as soon as you see new ones!
Advanced Tips and Tricks
Energy Management
- Eat 2 burgers per day minimum
- Keep emergency snacks in inventory
- Don’t let energy drop below 30%
Base Optimization
- Create multiple escape routes
- Keep a First Aid pack in inventory during night
- Use boxes for barricades (enemies can’t break them easily)
Combat Mastery
- Practice headshots on employees during day (if available)
- Learn enemy patrol patterns
- Use sound to your advantage (enemies react to noise)
Survival Psychology
- Stay calm during encounters
- Plan your moves ahead
- Know when to fight vs. when to hide
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wasting Daytime: Don’t explore aimlessly during safe periods
- Poor Base Location: Building in high-traffic areas
- No Food Stockpile: Not collecting enough food early
- Fighting Unnecessarily: Stealth is often better than combat
- Ignoring Height Advantage: Ground bases are harder to defend
Game Mechanics Explained
Day/Night Cycle
- Full “24-hour” cycle = 15-20 minutes real-time
- Day phase: ~5-7 minutes (safe period)
- Night phase: ~8-10 minutes (danger period)
Energy System
- Starts at 100%
- Depletes over time and with actions
- Zero energy = health drain
- Food restores energy (burgers = 50%, sodas = 25%)
Item Management
- 4 default item slots
- Can buy 2 more with Robux
- Drop items in base to stockpile
- Weapons have durability
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does a full match last in real-time?
A: A full “24-hour” cycle takes about 15-20 minutes of real-time, depending on server settings.
Q: Can you kill the guards in 24 Hours Overnight?
A: You can stun or knock back enemies with weapons, but they respawn. The goal is avoidance, not elimination.
Q: What happens if my hunger meter hits zero?
A: You’ll take damage over time from starvation. Eat immediately to avoid elimination.
Q: Where is the best place to build a base?
A: The upper left corner shelves are best for beginners – low enemy traffic and high ground advantage.
Q: How do you get more gems?
A: Use codes, complete challenges, survive nights successfully, or purchase with Robux.
Q: Can you play with friends?
A: Yes! The game supports up to 25 players per server. Create a private server for friends only.
Q: What’s the maximum number of nights?
A: The game doesn’t have an official end – survive as long as possible. Badges exist for 10, 20, and 30 nights.
Q: Do you lose progress when you die?
A: Yes, each round starts fresh. However, you keep any gems earned and unlocked cosmetics.
Conclusion
24 Hours Overnight on Roblox offers an addictive survival experience that combines strategy, creativity, and tension. By following this guide, you’ll be well-equipped to handle everything from basic survival to the CEO boss fight.
Remember these key takeaways:
- Build smart, not just big
- Always stockpile food early
- Use height to your advantage
- Stay calm during night encounters
- Redeem codes immediately
The game continues to evolve with regular updates, so keep an eye on official sources for new content and codes. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, 24 Hours Overnight provides hours of entertainment and challenge.