Roblox Platform Safety
What every parent must know before letting their child play Roblox. Updated January 2026.
Official ESRB Rating: T for Teen (13+)
Roblox carries an ESRB rating of T for Teen (13+) with "Diverse Content: Discretion Advised." Research shows Roblox's in-game ratings frequently underestimate actual content—games rated "All Ages" may contain intense horror or gambling mechanics.
November 2025 Major Update: Age Verification
Roblox now requires facial age estimation or ID verification for chat access. Users are grouped by age brackets and can only communicate with similar-aged players. Enforcement began worldwide January 2026.
Platform-Wide Concerns
"Condo Games" - The #1 Danger
"Condo games" are user-created sexual content spaces where avatars appear nude and players simulate sexual acts. According to CBS News, "much of what is written in condos is unprintable on a grown-up news website."
How They Evade Detection:
- •Use coded keywords: "vibe/club," "18+ dance clubs," "Bed RP," "SUS," "NSFW"
- •Appear briefly (often less than 1 hour) then reappear under new names
- •Promoted through Discord, TikTok, and YouTube tutorials
Warning Signs Your Child May Have Encountered Condos:
- Searching for "vibe," "con," "condo," "scented"
- Mentioning Discord servers related to Roblox
- Discussing "bypassed" audio or content
- Knowledge of explicit terminology
"Slender" Culture Toxicity
"Slenders" are a toxic player subculture originating in Da Hood:
- •Tall, thin avatars with black spiked hair
- •Known for extreme toxicity, bullying, and harassment
- •Team up to kill/harass other players
- •Create concerning videos on TikTok/YouTube
Predator Grooming Tactics on Roblox
Five stages parents should understand:
Predators seek emotionally vulnerable or unsupervised children
Offer friendship, free Robux, rare items, help in games
Push for private conversations or move to Discord/Snapchat
Introduce inappropriate jokes, push boundaries, normalize behavior
Solicit photos, arrange meetings, use manipulation and threats
High-Risk Game Environments:
- • Roleplay games with "families," "schools," "adoption centers"
- • Games with private rooms (hotels, houses, bedrooms)
- • Social hangout games: Brookhaven, MeepCity, Berry Avenue
Find safe alternatives to high-risk games
We've reviewed 135+ games and identified 75 that are safe for children. Includes age ratings, chat exposure levels, and parent tips for each game.
Warning Signs Your Child May Be at Risk
Immediate Concerns:
- New online "friends" they're secretive about
- Someone offering them Robux or items
- Being asked to move conversations off Roblox
- Knowledge of sexual content or terminology
- Being asked for photos
Behavioral Changes:
- Increased secrecy about gaming
- Quickly closing screens when adults approach
- Playing late at night
- Emotional changes—anxiety, withdrawal
- Mentions of being bullied or told to harm themselves
Essential Parental Controls Setup
Content Maturity Settings:
Navigate to: Settings → Parental Controls → Content Maturity
The Single Most Important Action
Set up parental controls and use private servers for any social/roleplay games. This one step eliminates the majority of safety risks.