Roblox isn’t just one experience—it’s a whole universe of them, with near-infinite opportunities to build, roam, and chat. Follow these handy hints to play like a pro.

First step: Craft an avatar! Take advantage of the free models and gear in Roblox’s incredibly deep character creator to make your hero unique. A fedora-wearing knight or a pirate queen with sunglasses, perhaps? (Sort by price to bring free starter options to the top.) You can build up to 150 characters, each with their own outfits and animations, so go wild!

Not sure where to head next? Experiences recommended by the Roblox team are highlighted on the game’s Home screen, while the Charts screen showcases popular experiences and those with high user ratings. Or you can search for worlds by theme—like cars, unicorns, superheroes, you name it. A few of our faves: harvesting honey in Bee Swarm Simulator, delivering pies in Work at a Pizza Place, and conquering courses in Obby But You’re on a Bike.

When trading an item with other players, be sure to consider its rarity (indicated by color in most experiences). Even if you don’t care about an ultrarare object like Murder Mystery 2’s Traveler’s Axe, you should get something of equal value for it, not just a pile of common gear. And definitely don’t trade an object you might desperately want later. Take a breath before committing—if you’re not completely comfortable with the deal, decline it or offer something else. Trader’s remorse is real!

Text-chatting inside popular multiplayer experiences like Adopt Me and Brookhaven RP is a great way to meet other players and discuss everything from good gear to map selection. Plus, users who are 13 or older can use voice chat in experiences that support it—perfect for chatting about style in Dress to Impress or coordinating with teammates in Super League Soccer. (Note: Both text chat and voice chat are enabled by completing an age check, which you can do in the Settings > Account Info menu.)

Want to quickly meet up with buddies who are already playing? Your Connections list shows which experience each person is in; just tap their name to join them! Also, Roblox’s Party feature makes it easy to form a group of up to six people—ensuring you play together on the same server and stay together while hopping through experiences. And if you want to play only with friends, you can always see if a game offers private servers. To check, go to an experience’s details page and tap the Servers listing (near the bottom).