Roblox Game - a guide for parents
What is Roblox?
Roblox is a gaming platform where multiple players interact and play together online. The site has a
collection of games aimed at 8-18 year olds, however players of all ages can use the site. Roblox is currently
available on PC, phone, tablet and Xbox One.
Every game on Roblox is created by users, and there are a wide variety to choose from. These can vary from
delivering pizzas, to roaming a kingdom as a medieval knight, to even starring in a fashion show. This variety
is one of the reasons that Roblox is so popular with young people.
Top tips for parents to help young people stay safe on Roblox.
In our education sessions, young people and parents often mention Roblox, the popular gaming site. Young
people regularly tell us how much they enjoy the different games and levels within it. This blog explains a bit
about Roblox, what to be aware of as a parent and offers our top tips on how to ensure your child stays
safe.
This is will include:
1. Communication: how Roblox can be used to communicate with other users
2. Content: what content is available on Roblox that might not be suitable for children
3. Costs: what ways children might accidentally run up costs while using Roblox
Plus we will share our top tips for staying engaged with your children’s use of Roblox and making the most
of the safety features available on the service.
Key things for parents to be aware of
1. Communication: how users can communicate with others
Whilst the games are aimed at 8-18 year olds, there are no age restrictions. This means both adults and
young people can play and communicate with each other on the platform. All games are multiplayer and
include a written chat feature, which is visible to players within each individual game. Users can also make
and receive friend requests during gameplay and this means that they can chat to each other outside of the
game. You can read more about the Roblox chat features and the way that these are moderated on
the Roblox community guidelines and within their safety features.
2. Content: what content is available that might not be suitable for children
The Roblox Studio is a section where players use their imagination and skills to create their own games and
share these with others. The ability to create and play games can be very appealing to young people who
like to create the content they see online.However, because content is user-generated it can mean that
some games might not be appropriate for young children. For example, whilst the graphics are not very life
like, some of the games feature weapons and blood.
3. Costs: How children might accidentally run up costs
By creating games, users can earn Robux, the in-game currency. You can also buy Robux in the game. Players
can spend money on items, such as membership to the Builders Club. If game creators attract players and
in-game adverts, they can earn a lot of Robux, which they can convert into real money. To do this, players
must be over the age of 13, have paid for Roblox’s premium subscription, and have access to a Paypal
account. This means that younger players would need to talk to an adult to be able to exchange their Robux
for real money.