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Definition: Roblox


An extremely popular computer game creation system from Roblox Corporation. Introduced in 2006 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, gamers use the Roblox Studio development system to design the gaming experiences. With more than 150 million monthly users, games are programmed in the Lua language, and Robux is the virtual currency for in-game purchases such as avatars, gear and accessories. Parental controls can limit what children can access on Roblox.

Banned in China
After Roblox was banned in China, Roblox created a Chinese version called LuoBuLeSi in 2021.




Pet Simulator X
In 2023, Code Galaxy named Pet Simulator X as one of the top 10 Roblox games. Gamers can trade pets with other players as well as hatch rare examples. (Image courtesy of Code Galaxy.)