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Minecraft Vs. Roblox: how these Games are Stacked for Kids

Minecraft and Roblox are hugely popular Sandbox-style games. Both allow you to create games, meet other players, and of course play for hours. Both have friendly online communities that are available for help. However, Roblox and Minecraft are quite different once you get down to the details. Here's how they compare in five important factors.



THE CONTENDERS



Minecraft. Best for age 8+. An open-ended, exploration and creation-focused environment that lets players design items and buildings from beginning to finish using materials they collect from the world around them.



Roblox. Recommended for people aged 13+. This website for game creation allows users to create and upload their own games, as well as playing other games in a multi-player.



Price



Minecraft's initial cost is $26.95 for Mac and PC, whereas Roblox has the "freemium/premium” model.



Roblox lets you play games and design some games for free, but you have to join to get access to the most enjoyable things, such as customize your avatar, purchase and trade weapons, and create new games. Roblox's in-game currency Robux at a cost however, it's best to sign up for the entry-level membership ($5.95 per month for Builders Club) that eliminates ads, lets you manage more games, and also buys daily Robux.



It's easy to use



Both games are difficult, but they're also part of the game's unique fun. Minecraft has three difficulty levels, but there are no instructions. You can learn how to play Minecraft by exploring the game, playing around or by watching YouTube videos and reading other fan-created content (there is plenty of it online).



Roblox has two modes of play which is to create and play. Although it is a great source of options however, it can be frustrating because the games are designed by users. Roblox offers a wealth of information, a wiki , and a supportive community for kids who want to create their own games.



Social Aspects



This is the biggest risk. Both games support multiplayer play, however, Minecraft is better suited to playing by yourself. Roblox, on the contrary, is social right from the moment you sign up -- friending and chatting are major components of the game. Check out our guidelines for social media for children in elementary school. Both Minecraft and Roblox have a lot of user-generated content, with players of all ages -- including teens and adults -playing and playing. Your child could be exposed to explicit language, violent images, and sexually suggestive images through any user-generated content. You can manage some of these through the game's built-in controls. Roblox allows you to disable chat and block users. Minecraft lets you "ignorethe other players, but it does not limit what you are able to say.



Safety



Both games have seen instances of inappropriate predatory behavior during multiplayer and chat mode. In response, Roblox has beefed up its child safety initiative to include more moderators from humans, parental controls, and other features to rat off offenders. Since Minecraft can be played by itself or with only a few friends, interaction with strangers can be severely restricted. 4COM If your child wants to play on a server that is public choose one that is kid-friendly.



Kid-Friendliness



Both Minecraft and Roblox have huge online followings, so kids can find plenty of additional content , including websites, YouTube videos, even Reddit forums -- that could expose them to adult topics when they're looking for information about the games. Roblox allows users to integrate advertisements into their games, which means that kids are exposed to in-game marketing. Violence can be an issue in both games, but while Roblox's user-uploaded games tend to be more of the shooter/explosion/disaster variety, Minecraft's leans more toward hand-to-hand combat, even though it's depicted in a cartoonish way.



Creativity and learning



Yes! Both games can teach basic computer coding skills (Minecraft utilizes a Minecraft-adapted Java and Roblox runs Lua) however, Minecraft is more education-friendly. Both games foster math skills that promote thinking, reasoning, problem-solving , and collaboration. Due to the digital content you can create as well as the interaction with other gamers both games are becoming more popular in after-school programs, computer camps and teachers' lesson plans.



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