Build Your First Roblox Game
Build Your First Roblox Game
Welcome to Build Your First Roblox Game, a beginner-friendly Roblox Studio course from HTG George.
This step-by-step course is designed for new Roblox creators who want to learn how to make a Roblox game from scratch. You do not need to be an experienced programmer, designer, or game developer to get started.
In this course, you will learn how to use Roblox Studio, build your first game world, add simple gameplay systems, create beginner scripts, polish your game, and eventually publish it so other players can try it.
Start Here
This course is designed to be followed in order. Each lesson builds on the previous one, so beginners should start with Episode 1 and continue step-by-step.
Course status: New lessons will be added as they are created.
Recommended for:
- Complete Roblox Studio beginners
- Roblox players who want to start making games
- Young creators learning game development
- Beginners interested in Roblox scripting, building, and publishing
Course Lessons
Module 1: Roblox Studio Foundations
- Episode 1: Install Roblox Studio and Start Your Game Dev Journey
- Episode 2: Understanding the Roblox Studio Interface
- Episode 3: Create Your First Roblox Map
- Episode 4: Adding Parts and Objects to Your Game
Module 2: Making a Playable World
- Episode 5: Add Spawn Locations
- Episode 6: Create Basic Obstacles
- Episode 7: Improve Lighting and Atmosphere
- Episode 8: Import Models Safely
Module 3: Beginner Roblox Scripting
- Episode 9: Write Your First Roblox Script
- Episode 10: Make a Door Open
- Episode 11: Add Coins and Collectibles
- Episode 12: Create a Simple Win Condition
Module 4: Polish Your Roblox Game
- Episode 13: Create a Simple Game UI
- Episode 14: Add Sound Effects and Music
- Episode 15: Add Character Animations
- Episode 16: Fix Common Beginner Mistakes
Module 5: Publish and Grow Your Game
- Episode 17: Publish Your First Roblox Game
- Episode 18: Create a Game Icon and Thumbnail
- Episode 19: Add Gamepasses and Monetization
- Episode 20: Get Your First Players
What You Will Learn
- How to install and open Roblox Studio
- How to move around the Roblox Studio workspace
- How to build a simple Roblox map
- How to add parts, obstacles, spawn points, and objects
- How beginner Roblox scripting works
- How to create simple interactive gameplay
- How to polish your game with UI, sound, and visuals
- How to publish your Roblox game
Helpful Roblox Game Development Tools
As the course grows, I will also add helpful videos and resources for tools that can make Roblox game development easier.
These may include tools for:
- Creating Roblox models
- Designing game icons and thumbnails
- Making UI graphics
- Adding animations
- Improving your Roblox Studio workflow
- Using AI tools for Roblox creators
Download the Roblox Game Dev Starter Kit
Want help planning and tracking your first Roblox game? The Roblox Game Dev Starter Kit includes worksheets, checklists, and planning tools designed to go along with this course.
Get the Roblox Game Dev Starter Kit
Follow the Course on YouTube
This course is also being built as a YouTube Course on the HTG George channel. Watch each lesson in order and follow along inside Roblox Studio as you build your first game.
Ready to Start?
If you are ready to learn how to make your first Roblox game, begin with Episode 1 and follow the course step-by-step.
New lessons will be added as the course continues.