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The screw counter on the bench. Also called Metal in some guides.

Scrap in 99 Nights in the Forest 🔦

Scrap: The screw counter on the bench. Also called Metal in some guides. Get it by Grind metal junk. Scavenger Level 3 can add bonus scrap from chests. Blacksmith Level 3 can add scrap from the grinder. Use it to Spend the first scrap on bench 2, the Sundial, and the Compass before you buy shelves.

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What is Scrap?

Junk such as sheet metal, old radios, and bolts goes into the grinder. The bench shows it as a grey screw. Bolt symbols on an item are not one-to-one: 1 symbol is 1 scrap, 2 are 3, 3 are 5, and 4 are 8. Reaching bench 5 costs 81 scrap across the upgrades on the August 2025 table.

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FactValue
Used forBench upgrades and most tier 2+ recipes

How do you get Scrap?

Grind metal junk. Scavenger Level 3 can add bonus scrap from chests. Blacksmith Level 3 can add scrap from the grinder.

How do you use Scrap?

Spend the first scrap on bench 2, the Sundial, and the Compass before you buy shelves.

FAQ

Scrap questions

What are you trying to do in 99 Nights in the Forest?

You build a camp, keep the campfire burning, and try to reach 99 nights. The official listing says you build that camp with friends. A run can continue past night 99. Rescuing four missing children is a major objective, and a Self-Preservation badge is described for reaching day 99 without rescuing any of them.

Can I play alone?

Yes. You can start a run alone. Survival parties are reported at up to five players. That party size is separate from whatever capacity the Roblox lobby shows.

What are Diamonds for?

Diamonds are the class currency. The September 3, 2025 class guide says you earn them from badges, events, and chests, then spend them in the class shop. Promo codes are another reported source.

Where is the official community?

No confirmed developer Discord invite was tied to the Roblox group from the public pages read here. Use the Roblox experience and the Grandma's Favourite Games community linked on the game page.

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