Giant water parks. Fairy-tale kingdoms. Sneaky obstacle courses. There’s no end to the worlds in Roblox, a virtual playground built especially for kids. But with thousands of games to explore, where do you begin?

Right here! For a taste of Roblox at its best try these five fantastic games. To find them, go to Roblox’s home screen and search for the entire game title, then tap the name and scroll down to make sure the developer listed matches the one here. (A lot of Roblox games have similar or identical names.)

Collect and raise cute pets – including dragons – while exploring a magical island in this super-popular game. Buy clothes, go camping, chill at the local ice cream parlour, or turn your house into a fun hangout.

Beginner tip: Managing your pet’s basic needs (eating, sleeping) is the simplest way to earn money for vehicles, toys, and other goodies. Use the beds and food bowls in the school’s pet room as a quick pit stop.

Build the ultimate roller coaster, place whirling rides and food stalls – or take a break and visit other players’ parks. With hundreds of customisation options available from the start, anyone can hop into this game and design a thrilling amusement park.

Beginner tip: Decorations attract more visitors, so adding flower beds, fountains and neon lights can really pay off.

The local pizzeria is hiring. As a cook, cashier, pizza boxer, and more, team up with other players to craft and serve tasty pies. The more orders you fill, the bigger everyone’s paycheck. Worked your way up to manager? Hand out bonuses and pick the Employee of the Month.

Beginner tip: Sure, as a delivery driver you could shuttle pizzas one at a time. But that’s wasting trips. Instead grab as many as you can carry before jumping into a car.

This bustling metropolis is the perfect place to socialise digitally, meet up with friends and build your dream home. There’s always something cool to do: fish, race karts, go furniture shopping. Once you’ve decked out your digs, throw a party and invite your pals over.

Beginner tip: You can teleport anywhere in MeepCity by tapping the map icon in the top menu.

It’s a virtual fashion show. Rule the runway, using your sartorial smarts to dazzle the judges. Race around backstage, pick your favourite outfit and hairstyle, then strut your stuff. The model with the most stars wins.

Beginner tip: Don’t want anyone to copy your style? Keep a private stock of accessories in your personal walk-in wardrobe.