How to Make an Obby in Roblox | Online Game Design Course for Kids

Roblox Game Design: Make Your Own Obby

Price: $399/week
Age: 7 - 9
Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Format: Virtual Tech Camps | Small-Group, Online
Duration: Weeklong program, 2 hours per day

About This Course

Roblox is one of the fastest-growing game creation platforms on the planet, with more than 100 million players per month and top developers making over $1 million a year. With Roblox’s built-in editor you'll create your own 3D worlds. Publish, share, and immediately play with friends on any platform from console to mobile. Check out games that have been runaway hits and learn how to implement some of the same gameplay and monetization strategies in your own creations.

Tools: Roblox, Roblox Studio

Topics Covered

Create and publish games to the Roblox website
Discover level design fundamentals
Learn how to monetize games
Create teams and add checkpoints to the game

Sample Schedule

In this course, students will explore core game design principles as they integrate each into creation of their own multi-stage obby platformer game, including key features such as checkpoints, leaderboards, and speed boosts.

Here’s a sample of what a week in the course could look like! Please keep in mind that students will progress at varying paces; this is a general outline of the key material and overall student experience.

Monday

Students will modify game terrain to create custom mountains, valleys, and plateaus, then apply basic game design principles to design some opening obby stages.

Tuesday

Next, they’ll design a system to save obby progress and update the player’s respawn location using an initial spawn point followed by obby stage checkpoints. Students will establish game boundaries that respawn players who travel out-of-bounds.

Wednesday

Using the Toolbox to create an immersive game environment, students will learn how to earn Robux through premium payouts and the DevEx program. From there, they will set up an in-game donation button to start monetizing!

Thursday

In their games, students will construct a leaderboard that displays the player’s running or final obby completion time and allows for friendly competition.

Friday

To complete the week, students will create pickup items that players can collect to earn temporary speed boosts. Next, they’ll place the boosts strategically so players have to make decisions that inspire thoughtful game strategy.

Portfolio-Boosting Transcript

At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an official iD Tech transcript outlining the skills they learned over the course of the week.

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Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obby?

Simply, the obby is a Roblox staple! More specifically, an obby is an obstacle course game built within Roblox that can take the form of elaborate mazes, tall towers, and other engaging environments. An obby is fun to play, but even more fun to make! Learn more about how to make an obby in Roblox.

Why should my child learn with Roblox?

In a community of 1.9 million game developers, Roblox offers a wealth of inspiration to get kids thinking and creating. From activating game design skills to inspiring kids to code, learning with Roblox is as fun as it is educational and motivating.

What college and career opportunities can this course lead to?

Top games boast billions of game plays and millions of dollars in revenue for game creators. Many of these games feature obbys, a surefire way to increase player engagement. By learning with Roblox, kids will activate their game design and coding skills!

Is this course suitable for all skill levels?

Yes, this course is designed for beginner to advanced students. Our small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the freedom to learn at their own pace.

What is the online camp experience like?

While we are proud to offer world-class experiences on many of the world’s most prestigious university campuses, we also recognize that many families need the flexibility of quality virtual learning! It’s with these families in mind that we’ve adapted the core elements of our flagship camps to an online format with our Virtual Tech Camps.

Like our on-campus programs, Virtual Tech Camps feature structured small-group sessions led by expert instructors. Each week includes live teaching of our signature, cutting-edge curriculum, plus peer collaboration, social time, and independent project work. To complete the experience, our Virtual Tech Camps incorporate all the magic of summer camp including games, challenges, and legendary iD traditions!

What are the technical requirements for this online course?

To run an online course with iD Tech, students will need a Mac or Windows computer (no Chromebooks, unless otherwise specified), a webcam, and a stable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing. Any course-specific installation requirements will be communicated after registration.