Schedule 1 Secrets That’ll Save You Time, Cash, and Trouble
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Schedule 1 doesn’t explain much, which is exactly why half your empire is probably duct-taped together. These tips and hidden secrets will save you hours of trial and error—and maybe a few trips to the local jail in-game.
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Time Freezes at 4 AM
The in-game clock stops ticking at 4 AM, but late-night deals stay active until 6 AM. This means you can keep working forever with no time pressure. Just set all your customer deals to “Late Night” and enjoy that curfew bonus money while operating on a frozen clock. Like magic, but with more felonies.
Trash Trick = Free Cleaning
Don’t waste your life manually stuffing garbage into bins. Just hold E near a mess to vacuum it all up in one go. No bag shuffling, no dragging. One trash bag holds everything, and it’s oddly satisfying.
The Baseball Bat = ATM Access
There’s a baseball bat sitting at the basketball court near China House. Grab it and smash ATMs or vending machines to get fast cash. Just know the machines break afterward and won’t work again for a few days. So don’t go full rampage mode.
Recycling = Secret Money Farm
Nearly all trash can be recycled for profit. Grab anything dirty or broken, toss it in the trash recycler, and watch your side hustle rake in unexpected money. Yes, even that toilet paper you found on the sidewalk.
Pickpocketing is Real
Crouch (Ctrl) near someone and you can pick their pockets. If you fail, people will start yelling and call the cops, so... maybe don’t fail. Note that you can’t pickpocket everyone, but it works for most people out there.
Trash Cans Are Hiding Spots
Running from the cops? Jump into a trash bin. It sounds like a joke, but it's actually a real hiding mechanic. Bonus points if you do it after a bad pickpocket attempt.
Note: Cops will sometimes open up the containers to look for you, so this doesn’t always work!
Deal More, Get More
When setting up deals through your phone you can increase both the quantity and price for most clients. Most customers will accept around 2x the normal amount and cost without question. You can then pickpocket the product back after the deal (especially if you used jars—they’re easier to grab than a stack of bags).
Quick Bed for Free
There’s a red house near the court with a free bed inside. You can sleep there early-game without needing to buy property.
You Can Stack Dealers
Want to maximize profits? Try assigning the same customer to two different dealers. It’s buggy, but it works sometimes. You’ll get double the income if they visit both spots.
Final Blurb
Schedule 1 hides way more than it tells you. Whether you’re beating up vending machines, pickpocketing strangers, or taking naps in abandoned houses, a few small secrets can make your empire run smoother than a fresh batch of Horse Semen. You know, the strain.
