AFK income
Merge a Nuke Offline Earnings
How offline cash works, how to maximize AFK income, and why locking your base matters. Updated August 2026.
Quick Answer
Screenshots from VendoPlus: How to Play Merge a Nuke — Full Beginner Walkthrough. Step images are annotated gameplay stills for this guide — not official Roblox promotional art.
Offline Checklist
- 1
Merge to your highest tier
Higher-tier nukes earn more per second. Merge every duplicate before ending your session.
- 2
Lock as the last action
Always lock your base before closing Roblox. Unlocked bases lose stored cash to raids.
Locking is the final click — raids can wipe every hour in the table below if you skip it.Watch at 0:30 - 3
Confirm the lock shield
Double-check the lock icon stays active on your plot before you exit. Retaliation hits unlocked bases even if you were only AFK in-menu.
The same lock control appears in our Raid Guide — use it after every session, not just raids.Watch at 0:20
Merge to your highest tier
Higher-tier nukes earn more per second. Merge every duplicate before ending your session.
Fill your grid efficiently
Empty slots earn nothing. Use all available grid space with your best nukes.
Lock as the last action
Always lock your base before closing Roblox. Unlocked bases lose stored cash to raids.
Use the calculator
Project overnight earnings with our Income Calculator — adjust tier, slots, and hours offline.
Offline Earnings by Nuke Tier
Offline income is cash/sec × hours × 3600 per nuke. These per-nuke projections use the community-estimated rates from our income calculator — multiply by your filled grid slots for the full haul:
| Tier | Nuke | 1h offline | 8h (overnight) | 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Top-Tier Band | $9M | $72M | $216M |
| A | Advanced Band | $1.6M | $13.0M | $38.9M |
| B | Mid Band | $324K | $2.6M | $7.8M |
| C | Basic Band | $79.2K | $633.6K | $1.9M |
| D | Starter Band | $14.4K | $115.2K | $345.6K |
Cash/sec values are relative planning estimates, not official figures — Nuke The Game publishes no income table. Use them to compare bands against each other, and re-check after Friday balance patches. Earnings assume a locked base — an unlocked base can be raided and lose everything in the table above.
AFK vs True Offline
The Roblox game description confirms nukes earn cash while you are away. Community players report similar rates between in-game AFK and fully closed sessions, but Friday balance patches can change multipliers. After each weekly update, re-check our Tier List and Calculator for the latest community estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do nukes earn cash while offline in Merge a Nuke?
Yes. The official game description confirms nukes earn cash every second even while you are offline.
How do I maximize offline earnings?
Merge to your highest tier before logging off, fill grid slots efficiently, then lock your base as the final step.
Does AFK income differ from true offline?
Community testing suggests rates may differ slightly between in-game AFK and fully closed sessions. Test both for your account.
What if I forgot to lock my base?
If you were raided while away, you likely left your base unlocked. Make locking the last action before every logout.
Do Friday updates change offline rates?
Balance patches can adjust income rates. Re-check our Tier List and Calculator after each Friday update.