Roblox Beginner’s Guide: Getting Started

Roblox definitely isn’t for everyone but with a near endless library of games to check out, there’s bound to be at least one game there that you can enjoy. For the most part, people don’t enjoy Roblox because they don’t know how to fully utilize the engine and use its max potential. If you’re a beginner to Roblox, you’ve come to the right place.

In this guide, we’ll show you the most important aspects of Roblox and how to enjoy the game fully. That way, you’ll understand why millions of children and adults are enjoying this title on a regular basis.

Consider Getting Roblox Premium

Roblox is completely free to play. However, there’s a premium currency called Robux that you might want to consider buying. To put it simply, Robux can be used for a variety of things including buying special items to customize your characters with or even unlocking some features in certain games.

It’s fairly easy to buy Robux as the game itself and various other storefronts have these readily available. If you don’t want to buy Robux but you want a slice of the currency, you might want to consider getting Roblox Premium instead. This is a premium subscription that unlocks various features for players.

There are three tiers of the Roblox Premium subscription and each one gives an increasing amount of Robux stipend. The cheapest gives you 450 Robux, the next tier gives you 1000 Robux, while the last tier gives you 2200 Robux. These should be more than enough to get you tons of skins and other things in the game.

Apart from that, the Premium Subscription also grants access to other benefits. For starters, you get a 10% bonus every time you receive Robux. So if you’re buying 100 Robux, you’re getting 110 in total. On top of that, you can begin trading items with other players once the subscription is active.

There are many other features and exclusive items that’s locked behind a Premium Subscription in Roblox. This isn’t something that you necessarily need but if you’re looking to snag a few items to make your character look and feel more personal, then this is one of the best options to do so.

Find Your Look

One of the best parts of Roblox is that you can customize your characters to really fit your personality. There are lots of items in the game that will help define your character but you’ll need Robux to get most of them. The good news is that you can already buy a lot with the stipend you get from a Roblox Premium membership.

Having a new look in Roblox doesn’t really do anything in the game skill-wise. It’s purely cosmetic and a lot of players have fun just simply flaunting their stuff in the game. As there are so many players to contend with in Roblox, you may as well do your best to stand out when you can.

Eventually, you can even start making your own unique clothing in the game. You can start selling these goods to others for a few Robux. It does take a lot of time and effort to create and market your own clothing in the game but if it gets you something in return, it’s definitely worth it.

Explore As Many Games As You Can

One of the best things about Roblox is that you can enjoy a near endless amount of games on the platform. It’s a big mistake to choose only a few games and judge Roblox immediately. Explore different genres, and titles, and play a few minutes with them each. You’ll be surprised at how many games are up to your liking. Here are a few we highly recommend.

Blade Ball

In Blade Ball, you have to defend yourself using a sword. The twist is that your incoming attackers are balls. The game is loads of fun and pretty easy to understand as well. There will be other players on the map as you are and any balls that they deflect will come around your way so stay alert.

There’s a depth of strategy to the game as there are various swords to get and each has its own varying effects. It’s easy to pick up and learn. It’s perfect for when you’re looking for a game to pass a few minutes while waiting for something.

Natural Disaster Simulator

If you love survival games, a Roblox title that you’re sure to love is Natural Disaster Simulator. In this title, you’ll have to survive along with others through various apocalyptic scenarios such as erupting volcanoes, tsunamis, and much more. The premise is simple but with many diverse levels to choose from, the opportunities to have fun are endless.

Aside from your reaction and agility, the game will also test your critical thinking skills as it forces you to think outside the box to guarantee your survival. The game forces you to work with what you have to ensure survival. This simple and fun gameplay loop has made Natural Disaster Simulator a constant hit at Roblox.

Pet Simulator X

Not all games on Roblox are intense and competitive. Pet Simulator X for example, is a simple and fun game that’s all about collecting, nurturing, and trading animals. The animals range from the normal ones to legendary creatures which can be hard but rewarding to get in the game.

Pet Simulator X isn’t all about the pets though. There are lots of other things you can do such as setting up businesses, doing minigames, and more. The game is pretty relaxed and should take you a lot of hours to fully enjoy.

Blox Fruits

If you’re a fan of One Piece and you love RPGs, then this is exactly the game that you need. This is an RPG based on the franchise and like it, you can choose between playing as a Marine or a Pirate. The gameplay for both factions is relatively the same but the objectives vary from both sides.

The game has fast-paced combat featuring swords, guns, martial arts techniques, and the use of powerful items called Blox Fruits. These fruits grant you tremendous powers for a price. Blox Fruit is a very lengthy game that receives constant updates so there will be something new for you to get into.

Murder Mystery 2

Murder Mystery 2 pits you and many players in a dangerous game filled with lies and deception. At the start of each game, one player will be appointed as the killer while another will be appointed as the sheriff. The killer needs to make sure that he gets away with a crime while the sheriff must apprehend the killer at all costs.

The rest of the players must stay alive and try to figure out who the real killer is as well. It’s a fun game that’s best played with friends. You can easily sink hours into this fun activity. As it’s easy to pick up and play, you can have fun within minutes after logging into Roblox, even if you’re new.

The Backrooms

You might have heard of the Backrooms before. This is a wild and creepy internet theory that there are secret rooms in the world. These rooms are filled with a variety of things including unkillable monsters and safe spaces where you’d never want to leave again. In Roblox, you can explore those rooms and more.

There are a lot of Backroom games in Roblox so just make sure to do a bit of research before you pick one. You can play these games with others for even more fun. While there are many titles out there, the goal is pretty simple. Stay alive and explore as much of the backroom as you can. 

Try Creating Your Own Games

The dome doesn’t stop once you play games in Roblox. In fact, that’s just the beginning. Roblox Studio is a free tool that you can use to create your own imaginative games on Roblox. You can only use this on PC but the games you create can be played wherever you want it to.

Roblox Studio is very easy to use but if you’re good at coding and programming, you can do so much more with it. As the tool gives you access to a variety of templates, you can simply drag and drop elements and you can start making your games easily.

If you’re lucky enough, you can create games that will generate Robux for you via in-game purchases by other players. Here are a few tips if you want to create your own game.

1. Start Small - Not every game you create on Roblox Studio has to be grand and spectacular. If you’re just starting out with game creation, you might want to create a smaller game first. Obbys or Story games are usually the easiest to create on Roblox.

2. Test, Test, Test - It’s understandably exciting to have your very own Roblox game published on the platform but it would be wise to sort out any issues first. You can test the game yourself or have your friends test it before releasing it. You’re bound to be creating several versions of your first game and that’s okay as long as you create something better in the long run.

3. Listen To Criticism - Once you release your game, you’re likely going to hear criticisms from other players. Don’t worry, you’re going to receive both good and bad. That’s okay however. Don’t take these too personally as some of their words could end up improving your game by a huge margin. Most of the games you see on Roblox have been the product of reviews so use these to your advantage.

4. Make Selling The Least Of Your Worries - Before you think about adding an in-game shop to your game, it’s best to perfect everything first. Monetization should be the last of your worries. Once your game is in excellent condition, it will be much easier for players to support you. You can then start selling exclusive items, memberships, and even hidden levels.

Snag Limited Items

Limited items are basically items that you get in some games. As the name suggests, these are items that are only few in number. The good thing about these is that they’re always free. You just need to do a few specific tasks in the game for access to these. Not all games have these though but the really popular ones tend to have limited items from time to time.

After 30 days, you can put up these items on the marketplace for sale. As you didn’t spend anything to get those items, it’s basically a cost-free way to earn a few extra Robux on the side. It might be worth holding on to certain limited items though as they can get better value overtime.

Be On The LookOut For Promo Codes

Promo codes grant you special items in Roblox. There’s always some new one regularly and you should always scour the web for these. Aside from Robux, promo codes also grant you exclusive items. These are the currently available codes for the game.

• Boardwalk: Ring of Flames (Mansion of Wonder)

• DIY: Kinetic Staff (Island of Move)

• FXArtist: Artist Backpack (Mansion of Wonder)

• GetMoving: Speedy Shades (Island of Move)

• Glimmer: Head Slime (Mansion of Wonder)

• ParticleWizard: Tomes of the Magnus (Mansion of Wonder)

• SettingTheStage: Build It Backpack (Island of Move)

• SPIDER COLA: Spider Cola shoulder pet

• StrikeAPose: Hustle Hat (Island of Move)

• ThingsGoBoom: Ghastly Aura (Mansion of Wonder)

• TWEETROBLOX: The Bird Says shoulder pet

• VictoryLap: Cardio Cans (Island of Move)

• WorldAlive: Crystalline Companion (Island of Move)

Make Your First Roblox Experience Worth It

Roblox is definitely a fun game but if you know your way around it, you’ll unlock its full potential even further. Whether you’re playing alone or with friends, Roblox is easily one of the best games you can play. As there are more games out there than you can count, you’ll have hours of playtime ahead of you.