Chances are, if you’ve spent any amount of time around children between the ages of roughly 8 and 13 (though gamers of all ages play), you’ve heard them talking about Roblox — an online game platform that allows players to create and program their own games and play games created by other users, as well. Because Roblox is more than just a game –– it is thousands upon thousands of games that you can experience virtually with your friends. And it allows for kids’ creativity to soar if they choose to create their own game, it is wildly popular and has been for the past several years. In fact, as of Q3 of 2023, the platform has 70.2 million daily active users worldwide, and in 2020 it was reported that more than half of American children between the ages of 9 and 16 played the game.
If you’ve heard the name Roblox floating around when you’re near your nieces, nephews, grandkids or neighborhood children, chances are, you have also heard the word “Robux.” I can guarantee that the adults living with Roblox gamers hear this word non-stop, and it is typically in a sentence with other words like, “Can I have” and “some more.”
What Are Robux?
So what the heck are Robux? Robux are the virtual currency within the world of Roblox used to purchase items and access some games within the platform. While Roblox is free to download and it is free to play many of the user-created games, like most online games, there are in-game purchases throughout the experience. These purchases are called microtransactions, and it costs Robux to make them.
Are Robux Real Money?
Robux are an in-game currency, but this digital currency is purchased with real-world money. You can buy Robux directly in the game app or with digital or physical gift cards. A monthly “allowance” of Robux is also one of the perks of a monthly premium membership to the game. Currently, 100 Robux costs $1.25, which means 800 Robux costs $10, and 4,000 Robux costs $50.
What Can You Buy With Robux?
So how do you use Robux? Because of the expansive nature of this user-created gaming platform, the possibilities are almost endless when it comes to what you can buy, and the desire to make purchases within the game begins as soon as you start playing. Some of the first things gamers like to purchase are fun accessories and outfits for their character, and this can include everything from clothing like scarves and hats to pets that ride on your avatar’s shoulder.
There are also upgrades that can be purchased for players’ avatars that allow specific emotions to be expressed, and give the characters the ability to dance and do certain motions within their game play. It also costs Robux to play some of the games within the platform, and each game has its own set of in-app purchases, which can be anything from speed boosts to specific items like race cars or tools that can help you succeed in that specific game.
Where Can You Buy Roblox Gift Cards?
Buying Robux gift cards is quite simple. You can find them in most super markets, Target stores, post offices and any other places that sell gift cards, and you can also purchase them online at Amazon. You can also purchase Robux packages without a gift card at the Buy Robux page on Roblox.com. Here, you can choose if you want to buy 400 Robux for $4.99, 800 for $9.99, 1,700 for $19.99, 4,500 for $49.99, 10,000 for $99.99 or 22,500 for $199.99.
These gift cards are available in a wide variety of increments from $10 to $200. There is also a Shop Gift Cards page on Roblox.com where you can purchase digital gift cards to be delivered via email or physical gift cards, which are delivered via traditional mail for a fee of $0.99. With the digital cards, you can also choose if you want immediate delivery or select a specific date and time you want the gift card sent. To purchase either type of gift card, you must choose the preferred currency (remember, this is a worldwide game), the name of the recipient, and the amount you want to spend, so even when purchasing within the game, you are purchasing according to how much real-world money you want to spend, not how many Robux you want to buy. The options are $10, $15, $20, $25, $50, $75, $100, $150 and $200.
How Do You Redeem a Roblox Gift Card?
So a kid in your life has been gifted some Robux. They must be so happy! But now what? While I’m happy to share this info with you, rest assured, children are a hundred times more digitally savvy than we are, and they will already know how to redeem them without any help from you! But here’s the rundown: If you purchase Robux from Roblox itself, those Robux are automatically added to your account. But if you buy a gift card, each one comes with a digital code for easy redemption within the game. Simply navigate to the same page where you can purchase gift cards, and in the right hand corner of the screen is a “Redeem Card” option. From there, you are guided to enter the digital code, which then loads the Robux directly into your account.
Should You Give a Roblox Gift Card This Holiday Season?
How quickly can I write the word YES! If you know a kid who plays Roblox, they will absolutely love to receive Robux this holiday season. Since there are constantly new and interesting items to be purchased when they play, kids always want more Robux. And since you can find Roblox gift cards at stores you already frequent, they are a super simple item to add to your shopping list. But if you are purchasing Robux for an avid Roblox player, you can actually get them more bang for your buck by purchasing gift cards through the game! Gift cards purchased through the game typically come with a free, limited-time virtual bonus item like an accessory or additional character. These bonus items are accessed with a bonus code provided at the time you purchase the gift card, and are used by the player the same way they use the redemption code for the gift card itself.
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