What is Roblox and how do you play?

Roblox is one of the largest gaming platforms out there, with millions of experiences for you to explore. If you've never played it before, you may be curious about how it all works. This guide will give you an overview of what Roblox is and the many different ways that you can discover and play.

Roblox is not a 'game' itself but rather a platform where anyone can create and share their own games and experiences with fellow players. Simply download the app, create your profile, customise your avatar and you'll be able to access everything on the platform.

Discover the platform’s many experiences by finding something that catches your eye on the home page or searching for a particular game or experience in the search bar. Once you’ve found something to play, press the green button on the landing page and you'll be transported into the experience in an instant.

No, you can download Roblox, create an account and access experiences without spending any money. The majority of games and experiences are available without making a purchase but some allow you to buy customisation options for your avatar using Robux.

Robux are the in-game currency used in all experiences on Roblox. If you want to purchase something – whether it’s a costume piece for an avatar or an expansion for one of the games – you can obtain it by purchasing Robux from the shop.

Roblox Studio is a one-stop shop for any creator to build the game of their dreams with no upfront costs. If you want to embrace your inner game developer, you can quickly code your own experiences to share with friends and other players.

Below are a few examples of wildly popular experiences that people have created on Roblox. If you're looking for an idea of the sort of games that people are playing on the platform, this is a good place to start.