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Who this is for: Roblox developers and creators wanting to build their first obstacle course game.
Ready to jump in? Play obby games and experience different obstacle course styles for inspiration!
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Setting Up Your Obby Game
Creating an obby (obstacle course) in Roblox starts with opening Roblox Studio and selecting a baseplate template. This gives you a flat foundation to build on. Navigate to the Explorer panel and make sure you have a SpawnLocation where players will start their journey.
Building Basic Obstacles
Start with simple obstacles using basic parts from the toolbox. Create jumping platforms by inserting Part objects and positioning them at different heights. Make sure there’s enough space between platforms – typically 8-12 studs works well for most jumps. You can change part colors and materials in the Properties panel to make your obby visually appealing.
Adding Challenge Elements
Spice up your obby with moving parts, disappearing platforms, and kill blocks. For moving platforms, use TweenService to create smooth animations. Kill blocks are parts that reset players to checkpoints when touched – simply add a script that detects when a player touches the part and calls the Humanoid:TakeDamage() function.
Creating Checkpoints
Checkpoints are crucial for player experience. Place SpawnLocation parts throughout your course so players don’t have to restart from the beginning every time they fall. Set the Duration property to 0 and make sure each checkpoint is properly spaced – usually after every 3-5 challenging obstacles.
Scripting Interactive Features
Add scripts to make your obby more engaging. Create a timer system using a ScreenGui with TextLabels to track completion times. You can also add a leaderboard that saves player records using DataStore services. For moving obstacles, use while loops with wait() functions to create continuous motion patterns.
Testing and Polishing
Playtest your obby frequently by clicking the Play button in Studio. Check that all jumps are possible, checkpoints work correctly, and there are no gaps where players can get stuck. Adjust lighting with the Lighting service and add ambient sounds using SoundService to create atmosphere.
Once you’ve mastered the basics of obby creation, you might want to explore other challenging game types that test players’ skills and reflexes.
TL;DR
Create an obby in Roblox by setting up a baseplate, building jumping platforms and obstacles, adding checkpoints, scripting interactive features, and thoroughly playtesting your course.
