Roblox, first launched in 2005, has become and remains a very popular multiplayer online game for children 8 years old and up. It can best be described as Minecraft meets Fortnite. Roblox is free to play.

Once a player has signed up and created an avatar, they are given their own piece of real estate along with a virtual toolbox (known as “Roblox Studio”) for building. They can monetize their creations to earn “Robux” (our virtual currency on Roblox), which can then be used to purchase more avatar accessories or additional abilities in one of the millions of experiences available on the platform. Roblox gives players a safe, comfortable place to play, chat, and collaborate on creative projects. If so inclined, they can even learn how to build and code experiences for others, all at their own pace. (corp.roblox.com)

Since Roblox appeals to younger children, it is likely this game may be your child’s first experience playing a multiplayer game. Roblox calls itself the “”social platform for play.”” It’s Roblox social media features (i.e., Chatting) that causes parents so much anxiety. On March 2, 2017, Roblox added additional safety features that make it potentially one of the safest multiplayer game out there, provided parents take time to help their child set up their account and use the game’s parental controls.

How to Set up Your Child’s Account

When you register your child on Roblox, it is important to register their true age. Roblox has default security and privacy settings that vary based on the player’s age. You can check the age range of your child’s account in the upper-right corner of the navigation bar: “”13+”” or “”<13.”” If you check your child’s account (maybe they set it up themselves), you can easily change the age in the account settings section.

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