Roblox Design 101 - Build Your Unique Obby
Design and build your own Roblox obby, plan obstacles, customize appearances, test gameplay, and learn simple level building and game design skills.
About this tutorial
Design and build your own Roblox obby, plan obstacles, customize appearances, test gameplay, and learn simple level building and game design skills.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Open Roblox Studio and sign in to your Roblox account.
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Step 2
Create a new project by choosing the Baseplate or Obby template.
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Step 3
Draw a simple map on paper showing the start finish and three obstacle ideas.
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Step 4
Build the main path and platforms in Studio using Parts to match your map.
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Step 5
Place the first obstacle by arranging parts to make a jump or narrow walk.
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Step 6
Add a second obstacle type like a moving platform or a bounce pad from the Toolbox.
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Step 7
Add a hazard part and change its color and material so it looks dangerous.
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Step 8
Place SpawnLocation parts as checkpoints along the course and name them Checkpoint.
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Step 9
Decorate your obby by adding props changing colors and adjusting lighting.
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Step 10
Open the Avatar Editor and pick a fun outfit for your player.
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Step 11
Click Play in Studio and run through your obby to see what works and what feels tricky.
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Step 12
Fix any problems you found by moving resizing or adjusting the parts you built.
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Step 13
Save your project and publish your game to Roblox so others can play it.
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Step 14
Share your finished obby on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do you design and build a Roblox obby?
Start by picking a theme and sketching a simple level layout with checkpoints. Open Roblox Studio, create terrain and basic parts, and use Move/Scale tools to build platforms and obstacles. Add spawn points, checkpoints, and simple scripts from the Toolbox for mechanics. Customize characters and decorations, then playtest often to check difficulty and bugs. Adjust spacing and timing, get feedback, and save versions before publishing or sharing with friends.
What materials and tools do I need to build a Roblox obby?
All you need is a computer with internet, a free Roblox account, and Roblox Studio installed. A mouse and keyboard make building easier; a headset helps when testing with friends. You may also use free Toolbox models, simple image editors for custom decals, and a basic scripting reference or tutorials for simple behaviors. For younger kids, parental supervision and guidance with downloads and account settings are recommended.
What ages is Roblox obby building suitable for?
Roblox obby building is suitable for children about 8 years and up who can use a computer and follow basic instructions. Younger kids (6–7) can participate with close adult help for dragging parts and choosing assets. Teens and preteens can learn scripting and more complex design. Always set parental controls, discuss online safety, and supervise account creation and interactions if the child is under 13.
What are the benefits of designing and building Roblox obbys?
Designing Roblox obbys boosts creativity, spatial reasoning, and problem‑solving as kids plan obstacles and pacing. It introduces basic game design and scripting concepts, improving computational thinking and fine motor skills. Testing and iterating teaches persistence and receiving feedback, while customizing avatars fosters self‑expression. Building with friends promotes collaboration and communication. Use parental guidance to reinforce online safety and healthy screen time.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use if the Toolbox moving platform or bounce-pad asset is missing?
If the Toolbox asset is missing, build a moving platform by placing a Part (from the Build menu) and scripting movement with TweenService or BodyPosition, and make a bounce pad by using a Part with a touched script that adds upward velocity as in the 'Add a second obstacle' step.
My players fall through parts or the course feels broken when I click Play—how do I fix that?
When Play shows clipping or falling, follow the 'Fix any problems' step by checking that Parts are Anchored and CanCollide is enabled where needed, move or resize overlapping Parts, and confirm SpawnLocation checkpoints are placed and named 'Checkpoint'.
How can I change this activity for younger kids or make it harder for older kids?
For younger kids, use the Baseplate template, draw a very simple map with three large platforms (step 3) and only easy jumps, and for older kids add moving obstacles from the Toolbox, custom scripts, tighter platform spacing, and advanced lighting tweaks in the 'Decorate your obby' step.
What are easy ways to personalize and improve the obby before publishing and sharing on DIY.org?
Personalize your obby by choosing a fun outfit in the Avatar Editor, adding themed props and custom colors during 'Decorate your obby', inserting sound or music with Sound objects, adding collectibles or a simple leaderboard script, then Save and Publish as indicated in the final steps.