Lab 4 · Programming
Video Game Creation with Roblox
While others play Roblox, your child learns to create the games.
- AgeAges 9–14
- GroupMax. 12 students
- FormatLive, online
- DurationPENDING
- PathsCreator · ages 9–11Innovator · ages 12–14
Why this lab?
Design of experiences, scenarios, rules, logic and progressive scripting.
In Roblox Studio, students design their own experiences: scenarios, rules, obstacles and characters. They start by building and end up programming in Lua, the real language Roblox developers use. The goal: going from player to creator.
Tool: Roblox Studio and the Lua language
- 01
Design game scenarios and mechanics
- 02
Program in Lua: variables, events, loops and functions
- 03
Create obstacles, power-ups, shops and scores
- 04
Publish a game and share it with friends
Lab program
3 modules, 3 projects.
Each module ends in a project the student can show off. REFERENCE PROPOSAL The academic team may adjust topics and duration.
- 1Module 1
From player to creator
Topics
- Roblox Studio interface
- Parts, models and properties
- Terrain, materials and lighting
- Designing an obby (obstacle course)
Final project
Obby: a playable obstacle course
- 2Module 2
First scripts in Lua
Topics
- Variables and functions
- Events: «on touch», «on click»
- Loops and conditions
- Lava, trampolines, doors and teleports
Final project
Adventure game with programmed traps
- 3Module 3
Complete game
Topics
- Scores, lives and leaderboards
- User interface and shop
- Sound, effects and camera
- Publish and test with friends
Final project
Your own game published on Roblox
What they take away
Projects they can show off.
- 1Obby with their own obstacles
- 2Adventure with traps and power-ups in Lua
- 3Published game with score and shop
Live classes · maximum 12 students
This is what a class is like.
- 1
Short demonstration
The teacher shows the challenge in a few minutes.
- 2
Guided practice
The student tries it with support.
- 3
Creation
They build their own version.
- 4
Presentation
They show what they made and get feedback.
- Small groups: up to 8 students in Math and 12 in tech
- Live classes with a virtual whiteboard
- Challenge- and project-based learning
- Continuous feedback
- Responsible AI use and digital citizenship
- The teacher facilitates and challenges; they don't monopolize the screen
They'll love it if…
Is it for your child?
- Plays Roblox and wonders how games are made
- Has imagination and wants to create worlds
- Is between 9 and 14 years old
Free trial class
In the first class…
- 1Opens Roblox Studio and builds their first scenario
- 2Writes their first line in Lua
- 3Finds out if they like video game development
Frequently asked questions
About Roblox
What language is used in Roblox?
Lua, a real, simple language widely used in video games. It's a great gateway to Python or JavaScript.
Do they need a Roblox account?
Yes, a free Roblox account and Roblox Studio installed (free, for Windows or Mac). We guide you through the installation.
Can they publish their game?
Yes. At the end of the lab, their game is published on Roblox so their friends can play it.
What are the classes like?
Live, by video call, in groups of up to 12 students. Every class follows the cycle: short demo, guided practice, creation and presentation.
What do they need to get started?
A computer with internet and headphones. If the lab uses specific software, we'll guide you through installing it before the first class.
How does it start?
With the free assessment: we get to know the student, place their level in Math, and recommend the path and labs based on their age and interests.