Entities commonly referred to as “roblox guests” were temporary, unauthenticated users permitted to access the Roblox platform. These users could explore limited game content and interact minimally with the environment without creating a registered account. As an example, an individual could join a simple game and navigate its virtual space, identified by a generic name assigned by the system.
The existence of such unauthenticated access provided an initial pathway for potential new users to sample the Roblox experience without requiring a full commitment to account creation. This facilitated platform discovery and potential user conversion. Historically, this system lowered the barrier to entry for younger or less technically inclined individuals who might be hesitant to create accounts on new platforms.