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Roblox Coding

Roblox Coding

Learn Roblox coding. Start coding in Roblox Studio with Lua to create your own cool games and world within the game you love.

What is Roblox?

Roblox is a wildly popular online game platform and game creation system. It was launched in 2006, and just a few years later, over half of U.S. kids under age 16 played Roblox in 2020.

Roblox is not a game itself- instead it's a space where kids can develop or play millions of 3D online games made by other developers. As just one example, Adopt Me!, a pet simulation game where kids purchase and take care of animals, had over 1.6 million concurrent players in April 2020.

Today Roblox is available to download as an Android and Ios app, and is listed as 12+ with Parental Guidance advised. Within the app, users are encouraged to chat, create, collaborate, build, interact, and more. Kids and their friends can also just gather or explore other users' creations.

What coding does Roblox use?

To play and enjoy Roblox you do not have to code. But Roblox can be a great way to learn coding by harnessing your love for the platform to push yourself to learn new coding skills. Once you have mastered core Roblox coding concepts, you’ll be able to bring to life anything you can imagine within the platform including your own games! Roblox uses Lua, a text-based scripting language, as well as C++.

Does Roblox use C ++?
Yes Roblox uses C ++ in addition to Lua. The code that performs computationally intensive operations is written in optimized C++. While game logic and scripts are written in Lua.
Is Roblox coding hard?
Roblox coding is fairly hard for beginners. Most kids and teens have likely not interacted with complex coding environments like Roblox Studio before, which has two big aspects to it: building and scripting. If your child is new to coding, we'd recommend learning Scratch coding and Minecraft coding first.

Try free Roblox classes

Free Roblox classes provide an excellent opportunity for students to get live expert guidance while setting up and installing Roblox Studio. Kids can also enjoy a self-paced tutorial - and get their questions answered - to create a simple interactive experience. Our free Roblox courses are designed by experts from Google, Stanford and MIT to keep your student engaged and having fun while tackling this new challenge!
Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro

Beginner Roblox Game Coding - Free Intro

  • Grades 3-8
  • Join this fun free intro class to get a taste of what creating Roblox games is like, and start learning Roblox coding! This class is designed for students who have not had any prior experience with Roblox Studio, the official tool for building Roblox games. We help students install and activate Roblox Studio, and go through a step-by-step tutorial to build an interactive Obby game with different shapes, colors, and materials!

    Due to the popularity of this free class, there might be more than five students per intro class. Please note that the full course has a cap at five students maximum to ensure ample attention is provided to each student.

  • 60 minutes
    Single Session
  • Average 5 Students Per Class
  • Computer - Mac
    Windows PC
  • Prerequisite - Completion of Scratch Ninja 3 or equivalent advanced Scratch coding classes

    Require Windows or Mac computers (no Chromebook), and mechanical mouse is preferred.

    Roblox requires relatively powerful computers. Please install Roblox on your computer and make sure it runs properly before signing up this class. To install Roblox, visit https://www.roblox.com/home, sign in or sign up, and then click on any of the game icons. It will automatically install and run Roblox.


Join the best Roblox classes

Discover how fun Roblox game development can be. With the best Roblox classes designed for ages 8+, your child will learn coding and computer science principles with live expert guidance. Not only will kids master core coding concepts, but also they’ll put their new skills to use immediately creating interesting Roblox projects in every session - from multi player games to entrepreneurial coin challenges. Our small group classes use an inquiry-based instruction style to keep kids constantly engaged. Kids are also encouraged to present their work, collaborate, and ask questions!

Beginner Roblox Game Coding 1

Beginner Roblox Game Coding 1

Grades 3-8

The best way to start learning Roblox game coding

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Beginner Roblox Game Coding 2

Beginner Roblox Game Coding 2

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Beginner Roblox Game Coding 3

Beginner Roblox Game Coding 3

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The best way to start learning Roblox game coding

Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua 1

Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua 1

Grades 6-12

Create your own Roblox games using Roblox Studio with coding

Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua 2

Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua 2

Grades 6-12

Create your own Roblox games using Roblox Studio with coding

Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua 3

Coding with Roblox Studio in Lua 3

Grades 6-12

Create your own Roblox games using Roblox Studio with coding

Welcome to My Farm

Welcome to My Farm

Grades 6-12

Explore and build complex Roblox games with different themes

Busy Restaurant

Busy Restaurant

Grades 6-12

Explore and build complex Roblox games with different themes

Get Started with Roblox Coding

We are excited to announce a new way of learning how to get started on Roblox coding. Instead of waiting for several days to take the live intro class, you can start now by learning with an AI Coach and going through this tutorial together.
Install Roblox Studio

Now let's get started with installing Roblox Studio. Roblox & Roblox Studio requires relatively powerful computers to achieve good performance. The following system specifications ensure that it runs smoothly:

  • Windows – Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11. For Windows 10 or earlier, you also need Internet Explorer 11 or higher and the latest version of WebView2*. For Windows 8/8.1, you need to run Roblox in Desktop Mode, as Metro Mode isn't supported.
  • macOS – macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and above.

For more detailed requirements, check out Roblox Studio documentation.

Watch the video below for step by step instructions on how to install Roblox Studio.

Throughout this tutorial, you will see this AI Coach Window. Click on Get a hint or Ask a question, to ask AI Coach a question. If you are done, click on "yes, I am done!", so the AI Coach knows that you are ready for the next step.

Alice
AI Coach
Let me know if you have questions with the installation

Enjoy the Latest Roblox Tutorials and News

How to Code for Beginners Roblox
How to Code for Beginners Roblox
Here is how to code for beginners in Roblox, with a short project included.
How to Make an Obby in Roblox
How to Make an Obby in Roblox
In this post we are going to explain how to make an Obby in Roblox Studio. These are the steps to get started making your own Obby game, including adding a fading block by using a script.
5 Best Roblox Coding Books for Kids
5 Best Roblox Coding Books for Kids
Ready to read some of the best Roblox coding books to make all sorts of cool features and games? This list of books can help you find the right book to help a student of any age discover the fun of coding in Roblox.

Explore Roblox camps

Online Roblox coding camps provide a structured learning path, and live expert instruction to keep students excited and advancing during any season. Our small group Roblox camps have a maximum of five students per instructor, which means more progress and more play. And at the end of camp students can celebrate with a personalized Certificate of Achievement to mark the milestone! There’s no risk in trying because we offer flexible scheduling and a satisfaction-guarantee refund. Explore summer Roblox camps, winter break camps, Thanksgiving camps, and more. Save a seat for your camper to develop creative confidence in a practical sandbox!

Check out Roblox practice games and resources

Explore some Roblox games and resources that can assist your Roblox coding adventure:
  1. Roblox games for kids: Here are some fun Roblox games that help kids build skills, without feeling the corniness of many educational games.
  2. Roblox coding basics: Explore the most important Roblox coding basics to get started on your students' Roblox adventure.
  3. Make a Roblox obby game: Learn how to build an obstacle course in Roblox Studio. These are the steps to get started making your own Obby game, including adding a fading block by using a script.
  4. How to publish your game: Find out how your child can publish their game on Roblox and modify the settings to make it public.
  5. Parental controls for Roblox: Parents can limit or disable online chat capabilities, restrict access to a curated list of age‑appropriate games and customize monthly spend restrictions and spend notification frequency in a secure way. Here's how to set up parental controls.
Join our speaker, Peter Wonica, Game Design and Computer Science Curriculum Developer at Roblox, and check out their cool tools to code, build, and design games in Roblox.

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