If you have children, chances are they play games on Roblox, a popular gaming platform that allows people to play games created by others or create games for others to play. Consider it similar to YouTube for video games most people go to play, but some use the Roblox platform to create and promote their own.
games, and if their game is successful, they can be financially compensated for their efforts. Roblox claims to have over 150 million monthly active users and that approximately 75% of US children aged 9 to 12 use the service.
Roblox is free to play, but there are ways to spend money in the game by purchasing “Robux,” which is real money and can be used to buy games, avatars, clothing, and other items that enhance gameplay.
Robux can be accepted by game developers and exchanged for real money. Roblox also has a Premium feature that costs $4.99 per month and includes a monthly allotment of Robux as well as other benefits.
Can I block my child from chatting on Roblox?
Roblox has privacy settings that allow you to restrict who can contact, message, or chat with your child. You can also limit a child’s ability to join a “private server,” among other things.