Roblox Game Design: Develop an Escape Room

Price: $399/week
Age: 10 - 12
Skill Level: Intermediate–Advanced
Format: Virtual Tech Camps | Small-Group, Online
Duration: Weeklong program, 2 hours per day

About This Course

Break into the trending “escape room” movement in Roblox so your players can have a blast breaking out! You’ll learn how to blueprint and build your own escape room puzzles with custom gameplay mechanics, taking advantage of client-server relations so that each player can carve out their own unique experience. No more following a friend through the door they just unlocked—everyone will need to find a key for themself before they can break free! Piece together an intricate plot for players to unravel, then enjoy the frantic reveal after they discover the door has locked behind them and they need to escape your maze of obstacles and pitfalls.

Tools: Roblox, Roblox Studio

Topics Covered

Develop a building blueprint plan
Analyze the use of client-server relationships
Build custom game mechanics for players

Portfolio-Boosting Transcript

At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an official iD Tech transcript outlining the skills they learned over the course of the week.

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Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an escape room in Roblox?

In Roblox, an escape room is a type of game that usually involves puzzles, obstacles, and other situations in which players must escape. Like tycoon games and simulator games, escape room-style games are very popular on the platform, and many top games see millions of plays!

What are client-server relations?

As kids’ game design skills advance, so will their critical thinking about Roblox! The client-server model is an important part of that progression: budding game designers will start thinking of players as “clients” in the framework of creating a great multiplayer experience. Excellent client-server relations ensure every player is having the same engaging experience.

Why should my child learn with Roblox?

In a community of 1.9 million Roblox game developers, and endless opportunities to play, learn, and even monetize, how do game designers stand out from the crowd? This is just one of many questions kids answer as they learn alongside the popular game. Simply playing Roblox transforms into active game design and critical thinking; learning with Roblox is as fun as it is educational and motivating!

What college and career opportunities does this course lead to?

Top Roblox games boast billions of game plays and millions of dollars in revenue for game creators. And learning to design engaging features like escape room puzzles and customized game mechanics will help kids get started on the path towards a career in game design.

Is this course suitable for all skill levels?

This course is intended for students who have completed a related course or have equivalent experience. With our small class sizes, each student will continue to receive individual attention and learn at their own pace.

What is the online camp experience like?

While we are proud to offer world-class experiences on many of the world’s most prestigious university campuses, we also recognize that many families need the flexibility of quality virtual learning! It’s with these families in mind that we’ve adapted the core elements of our flagship camps to an online format with our Virtual Tech Camps.

Like our on-campus programs, Virtual Tech Camps feature structured small-group sessions led by expert instructors. Each week includes live teaching of our signature, cutting-edge curriculum, plus peer collaboration, social time, and independent project work. To complete the experience, our Virtual Tech Camps incorporate all the magic of summer camp including games, challenges, and legendary iD traditions!

What are the technical requirements for this online course?

To run an online course with iD Tech, students will need a Mac or Windows computer (no Chromebooks, unless otherwise specified), a webcam, and a stable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing. Any course-specific installation requirements will be communicated after registration.