How to redeem codes
Launch Search For The Needle on Roblox and look for the Codes button on the right side of the screen during the lobby. Click it, type or paste a code into the field, and press Redeem to claim the reward shown. Several guides describe the button with a bird style icon near the edge of the interface. If the button is missing, reopen the lobby or join a fresh server to refresh the menu.
Codes are case sensitive in Roblox experiences, so enter every letter exactly as published without hidden spaces. A typo is the most common reason a valid code appears to fail on a clean account. Avoid survey or generator sites that promise secret codes, because the experience does not expose hidden commands. The Codes button inside the game is the only safe redemption path we recommend.
Because reward lists change without warning, redeem a code the moment you see it listed as active anywhere. A code that worked yesterday can stop working between our checks and your own attempt. Keep a note of the date when you test any string so you can report dead entries. The live screen is the only authority on what functions in your session.
PETS code status
The PETS code is widely reported across multiple guides as granting two hundred Gems and a thirty minute two times Luck Boost for class rerolls. It is described as a community reported code and has not been independently redeemed by our own team. We therefore treat its current working status as based on secondary reports rather than first party confirmation. Always check the live redemption screen before assuming it still functions for you today.
Code expiry is unknown for PETS, and Roblox codes can stop working between routine checks without notice to players. Redeem it promptly if you see it listed, and do not hoard the string for a later date. Report a dead code through the source that published it so the public list stays accurate. Our own team has not independently redeemed PETS, so we label it community reported only.
Some creators show PETS working in recent footage, but footage is not the same as a verified redemption on our accounts. Until we redeem it ourselves, we will not state that PETS is confirmed active or guaranteed to pay out. The exact reward amount is also subject to change if the developer adjusts the promotion. Treat every PETS claim as community reported and not independently verified by us.
ALIEN code status
The ALIEN code appears in some sources as granting two hundred Gems and two hundred Alien Coins after redemption. Other sources list ALIEN under expired codes instead, which creates a direct conflict we cannot ignore. This conflict means we cannot call ALIEN active, working, or verified under any wording. Our policy is to mark ALIEN as pending confirmation until the live screen settles the dispute.
Because redemption reports disagree, the only authority is the live game running on your own account today. Do not spend expectations on ALIEN until you see it accepted in your own session without error. If you test ALIEN, note the date and the exact result, then compare it with current published lists. A single successful or failed attempt does not settle the cross source conflict on its own.
We will not state that ALIEN is confirmed, live, or guaranteed, because doing so would contradict the conflicting source data. The current working status of the ALIEN code is pending confirmation across all trackers we reviewed. Redeem it only if your game accepts it, and assume nothing if it returns an error. Safe handling of ALIEN protects readers from acting on an unverified claim.
Where new codes appear
New codes are announced alongside game updates and milestones, though there is no fixed release schedule from the developer. Multiple guide authors say the official Garage Games community server is where codes are posted first. Bookmarking a regularly updated codes page is a practical way to catch drops without hunting daily. Community trackers test and date their entries to reduce stale strings for readers.
Avoid clickbait videos that promise secret or hidden codes, because the experience does not expose extra redeem commands. The Codes button inside the game is the only place a string can actually be entered and claimed. Survey sites that ask for your login are scams and should be closed immediately without input. Protect your account by ignoring any code source that requests your credentials.
When a code expires, trackers usually move it to a dead list, but lag between sites is common and expected. The gap between one site calling ALIEN expired and another calling it active is exactly this kind of lag. Treat any single tracker as a clue, not as the final word on code status. The safest habit is to test in game and label uncertain strings as pending confirmation.
What codes are for
Codes mainly grant Gems, which carry back to the lobby and fund class spins and permanent upgrades that persist. A Luck Boost from a code supports class rerolling rather than direct coin payouts during a run. Redeeming free Gems early accelerates your tool and speed upgrades for every future hay run. Save Gems for the strongest upgrades instead of cosmetic unlocks you do not need.
Because reward amounts and code lists can drift between patches, the safest habit is to redeem on sight and verify in game. Any specific payout figure should be read as dated community reporting, not a permanent promise from the team. The PETS reward in particular is community reported and not independently redeemed by our staff. The ALIEN reward remains pending confirmation because the sources openly conflict with each other.
Plan your economy around earned Coins and Gems first, then treat codes as a bonus on top of that base. A code that fails today may return during a future event without any warning to players. The exact cadence of code drops is pending confirmation until the developer publishes a schedule. Use codes to speed up, not as the foundation of your whole progression plan.