Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of Roblox, and there's a huge reason for that. The massive gaming platform has become increasingly popular in the last few months, and you might be missing out on all the fun and the opportunity to create your own game.

If you have no idea what's going on with Roblox, or you want to become part of an amazing community of players and creators, here's everything you need to know...

What Is Roblox?

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There are a couple of unique things about Roblox. First, you'll find that Roblox is similar to LEGO appearance-wise. The characters in the games look like they're a knockoff version of a LEGO video game, but other than that, they're both completely different and have nothing to do with each other.

Second, Roblox isn't a game per se. Instead, Roblox is an online gaming platform created by Roblox Corporation. There are millions of games available t play on Roblox, or you can create your own and make them public for everyone to play. In that way, Roblox is similar to any other digital store, like Steam, the Google Play Store, or Apple's App Store.

You can also think of Roblox like a gaming version of SoundCloud, where people can enjoy music or upload their own for the world to hear. In Roblox, instead of music, there are tons of video games created by other users who, just like you, enjoy the Roblox platform.

Roblox was first introduced back in 2006, and since then, its popularity has increased immensely. Nowadays, over 20 million games or experiences—as Roblox Corporation calls them–are available, and over 150 million active users play every month.

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As for Roblox Games, the Sky Is the Limit

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Saying that Roblox has a big game library is an understatement. The possibilities are endless for both players and creators. It doesn't matter what genre you like; you'll find something on Roblox.

If you like taking care of pets, you can start by playing Adopt Me! Or maybe you want to find who the killer is before they start killing other players? Then Murder Mystery 2 is a great place to start.

There was even an unofficial Pokémon game where you could battle against other Pokémon like in the real games. Even though this game was removed—probably because of copyright infringement—it's clear that Roblox is as big as the players' imagination.

Why Is Everyone Talking About Roblox?

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OK, you get it, Roblox is awesome, but that doesn't explain why everyone has been talking about it recently.

The reason for this renewed interest is that Roblox Corporation went public, and it was a huge success. Going public basically means that a private company becomes public by selling shares in the stock market. This means anyone outside of the company can buy shares and own a portion of it.

Roblox Corporation did this, and the results were flabbergasting. The company ended up with a valuation of over $44 billion, and its shares spiked over 15 percent in the span of one day.

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Roblox Is Bigger Than You Think

Sure, Roblox is doing fantastic in the market, but the gaming platform was a huge success beforehand. In 2020, Roblox players spent $2 billion on mobile alone, and it became the third-highest-grossing game of that year with a revenue of $2.29 billion.

The awesome news is that in addition to Roblox Corporation making millions of dollars, individual developers are making a pretty significant amount of money as well.

A Roblox.com report states that Roblox Corp. expected developers to earn $250 million in 2020, with some developers making at least £100,000 a year on Roblox. Amazing, right? The best part is that anyone can be part of this community.

How Are People Making Money on Roblox?

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As we mentioned before, Roblox and its games are free to play. So how are creators making money? It's because of a little thing called Robux.

Robux is Roblox's in-game currency, which people can buy using real-life money. Even though games are mostly free to play, you can use Robux to buy items like skins or other items inside a game and support its developers.

As a side note, Robux scams are a dime a dozen, and since Roblox is mainly for children, you should be extremely careful where you try to get Robux. There are many scammers out there trying to "give away" free Robux. If you, your kids, or anyone you know plays Roblox, it's important to learn about these scams and how to avoid them.

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Even though Robux is the main way developers make money, they can monetize their games through engagement. Meaning, the more a Roblox Premium subscriber plays a game, the more Roblox Corporation will pay the developer for that game.

Who Can Play and Create Games on Roblox?

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The best part is that Roblox is available for everyone. No matter who you are, you can play or create your own games using the platform.

You can play Roblox anywhere. It's available on iOS and Android devices, most Amazon devices, the Xbox One, and the Oculus Rift.

As for creating games, it's pretty straightforward to get started. Sure, you'll need some time to get used to the tools, but it's so easy to start working on a game that anyone can do it, even if you don't have any experience coding or creating a game. Roblox does an excellent job giving its users the tools to get started.

From an easy-to-use engine called Roblox Studio, which helps you create and release your games to every platform, to the Roblox developer hub filled with everything you need to make your game, monetize it, and also a helpful forum with a community ready to both offer and accept help.

Whether you're a kid or an adult, a developer, or this is your first time creating a game, nothing should stop you from creating the next Roblox success.

Roblox Isn't Just for Kids

It never really was, but now that everyone's talking about Roblox, this is the perfect time to jump into the Roblox world. It doesn't matter if you just want to play some awesome games for free or create your own game; there's something for you to do and enjoy.

And of course, if you're looking to invest in Roblox, now it's a perfect time to look into it. It probably won't be as popular as the GameStop stocks, but it's still worth checking out.