Updated June 2026
Paint an Album Glossary
This glossary defines common English game terms used throughout Paint an Album and this wiki. Terms are kept in English as used in-game and in the Roblox community.
Lobby and Painting
Plot — One of four painting stations in the lobby that a player can claim for their album project.
Block-by-block — The core painting method — placing individual colored pixels to recreate an album cover.
Album Search — In-game feature that queries a live database to load album cover references onto your board.
Auto-Save — Automatic progress persistence — your painting saves when you leave or if the server restarts.
Tools and Gamepasses
Hint — An in-game assist that highlights the next correct color block; subject to cooldown.
Paint Roller — Premium gamepass providing a 25x25 pixel brush with 5x painting speed.
No Hint Cooldown — Premium gamepass that removes waiting time between hint uses.
Gamepass — Roblox premium purchase that unlocks permanent perks within Paint an Album.
Community and Updates
SHUTDOWN = UPDATE — Developer message indicating the server closed for a game update.
Eyedropper — Tool to sample a color from the canvas or reference for accurate matching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are glossary terms in English only?
Roblox game UI and community terms are predominantly English. This page provides consistent definitions across all wiki languages.
Where do I find gamepass details?
See /items/gamepasses/ for Paint Roller and No Hint Cooldown breakdowns.
What does SHUTDOWN = UPDATE mean?
A developer message indicating the server closed to deploy a game update. Rejoin after a few minutes.