How often have you told another parent, “My child plays Roblox all day long”? But do you know what Roblox is and how it works? Unfortunately, most parents mistakenly think that Roblox is a single game. So when you say your child plays Roblox, you have yet to be entirely accurate. Roblox isn’t just one game but a platform on which other users can create games themselves.
The platform contains games of various genres, including platformers, role-playing games, virtual worlds, and many more. All of them share that they’re on the Roblox platform and that they usually cater to a more significant number of users.
You can play Roblox online: you only need a computer or smartphone and internet access. While playing the games, Roblox players can see other players, socialize, and collaborate with them. Roblox is a universe populated by young people. The largest demographic group of 29% of users is 9 to 12 years old. Those between 13 and 16 years of age account for 13% of the user base, followed by 17-24-year-olds with 16%, and those over 25 with 14%.
Top 8 Games
There are a large number of games on the platform, and some of the currently most popular ones worldwide are:
- Adopt Me!
- Build a Boat for Treasure
- Anime Fighting Simulator
- Shindo Life
- Weapon Fighting Simulator
- Blox Fruits
- All-Star Tower Defense
- King Legacy
These are the top games for 2023 and may not be relevant in the future after we have published this article. We will review some of these titles in the future.
Creating games in Roblox
Interestingly, kids (and adults) can create their games in Roblox just how they like them. However, to make your own game, you must install Roblox Studio and start designing your game. Roblox Studio has a lot of helpful tutorials. However, they require a solid knowledge of the English language.
Once you have downloaded and installed Roblox Studio, you can begin designing your game. The software comes with many tutorials and resources to help you get started.
To create more complex games in Roblox, you must learn Lua, a scripting language that is easy to understand. Roblox Studio has a built-in code editor that makes writing and editing Lua scripts easy.
One of the great things about creating games in Roblox is that you can publish them on the platform and share them with the community. If your game becomes popular, you can earn Robux by allowing players to purchase in-game items with real money.
How safe is Roblox?
The question that worries parents the most is whether the game is safe for children. There is a chat window on the Roblox platform. The good thing is that sent and received messages are automatically filtered. The system automatically removes messages that the system recognizes as attempts to reveal personal information, such as real names and addresses.
Regardless of this possibility, we recommend always talking to your child about not exchanging personal information with “friends” in the game. Also, turn off the chat window entirely if your kid is younger than 13. If you want to learn more about behaving safely in the game world, check out the link on the Roblox platform.
For those who have a little more time, check out our article on safe online gaming.
What is Robux?
Players in Roblox can create their avatars. The Avatar is “blocky” and not very pretty, but anyone with enough virtual money can create a pretty cool avatar for themselves. Virtual money in Roblox is called Robux. In addition to making your Avatar look more sociable, you can use Robux to rent and furnish a house and use it for anything you use real-world money for.
Controversy around Robux
Parents have protested because they believe the game entices children to spend abnormal amounts of money on the platform. Their paranoia may be warranted as there are increasing reports of such incidents. For example, one parent stated that their daughter spent $7,200 on in-game purchases, and they also believe that the business model needs to be more transparent.
Free games that release many cosmetic items, skins, and other trinkets tend to create social pressure on children who do not have the latest “cool” items. This has become a standard occurrence in Fortnite, and parents complain that their children have encountered identical situations in the Roblox game. Parents only want a system that truly protects children from financial exploitation, and until that happens, the only solution is parental locks on devices.
How do you get Robux? Robux can be quickly accumulated by playing the game or bought and sold for real money. When writing this article, 1000 Robux was about $12.50. If you are not careful, people can rob you or your kid in Roblox too. Using various phishing techniques, malicious users can steal your money or other virtual items, so you must be careful not to let that happen.
If you want to see the current exchange rate for Robux, click here.
In Conclusion
Roblox is not just a game but a platform that allows users to create and play their games. While it is primarily targeted at children and young adults, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. However, as with any online platform, taking safety precautions and being aware of potential risks is essential. With the proper safeguards, Roblox can be a fun and engaging platform for gamers and game creators.
Posted on 3rd Apr 2023 by igorthegreat
