August 7, 2025 | 11:52 am
Indonesia's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu'ti, has banned elementary school students from playing the online game Roblox because it is considered to contain violent elements and potentially influence children's behavior. "There is a lot of violence in that game," said Mu'ti on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Despite generating pros and cons, Roblox is not just an ordinary game. This platform has its own appeal in terms of creativity, digital economy, and education. Here are some interesting facts about Roblox compiled from the Oh My Facts webpage.
1. Created by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel
Roblox is an online platform that allows users to create and play games made by other users. Created by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel in 2004, Roblox was officially launched in 2006. The name Roblox is a combination of the words robot and blocks.
2. Virtual Economic Ecosystem
Roblox has an economic ecosystem with a digital currency called Robux. Players can buy, sell, or exchange Robux for real money through the Developer Exchange (DevEx) program. In 2020, developers on Roblox earned more than 250 million US dollars.
3. Awards and Global Collaborations
Roblox has an active global community. The platform hosts various events such as the Bloxy Awards and the Roblox Developer Conference (RDC). In addition to uniting creators from various countries, these events also encourage collaboration and innovation in the field of interactive games.
4. Roblox as a Learning Tool
Roblox is also used as an educational tool. Users can learn programming, game design, and project management. In fact, some educational institutions have incorporated Roblox into their curriculum to teach science, mathematics, and digital arts.
5. Stringent Security Features
To ensure the safety of young users, Roblox provides content filtering systems, user reporting, and parental controls. Parents can restrict chat features, in-app purchases, and access to certain types of games. Furthermore, Roblox has partnered with digital security agencies such as the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) and NCMEC.
Defara Dhanya contributed to the writing of this article.
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