CAUTION
NewSmith π‘ RP
by ARKverse office
"NewSmith π‘ RP is a role-playing game where players can build homes, take on professions, and socialize in a town."
What your child develops
What your child develops
Children can express their creativity by building their dream homes and engaging in imaginative role-play. The game strongly encourages social interaction, allowing kids to connect with friends, undertake various professions, and explore the town together. This can foster social skills and offer opportunities for collaborative storytelling.
What to watch out for
What to watch out for
The open chat and social features in NewSmith π‘ RP mean children may interact with unknown adults, and there's a risk of exposure to user-generated content in builds and avatars that could be inappropriate. There are also incentives to spend Robux on in-game items, and the open-ended nature of the game may lead to extended play sessions.
This experience is scored on 9 dimensions adapted from the 49-dimension LumiKin rubric. Risk category weights match the rubric (Dopamine 45%, Monetization 30%, Social 25%); per-category sub-items are aggregated into a single score.
Parents askβ¦
Is NewSmith π‘ RP safe for kids?
LumiKin gives NewSmith π‘ RP a LumiScore of 49/100, recommended for ages 10 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.
What age is NewSmith π‘ RP appropriate for?
LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 10+ for NewSmith π‘ RP on Roblox, based on content, social, and monetization risks.
How long should kids play NewSmith π‘ RP?
LumiKin's recommended play time for NewSmith π‘ RP is Up to 60 min/day, calibrated to the experience's dopamine, social, and monetization profile.
What are the main risks of NewSmith π‘ RP?
The open chat and social features in NewSmith π‘ RP mean children may interact with unknown adults, and there's a risk of exposure to user-generated content in builds and avatars that could be inappropriate. There are also incentives to spend Robux on in-game items, and the open-ended nature of the game may lead to extended play sessions.
Parent tip
Parents can engage with their children in NewSmith π‘ RP to co-create stories, discuss online safety, and set boundaries around in-game purchases and play time.
βΉRoblox parent guideβΎ
Bottom line first
By default, Roblox allows unfiltered chat and friend requests from strangers. Enable Account Restrictions immediately β it takes 2 minutes and makes the platform significantly safer for children under 13.
Roblox is a platform of 40 million+ user-made games, not a single game. Quality, safety, and age-appropriateness vary dramatically between experiences. The LumiKin ratings above reflect individual experiences β the platform itself does not guarantee safety.
Robux is the in-game currency used across most popular experiences. Many games are designed around Robux spending β pay-to-win mechanics, exclusive cosmetics, and social comparison of avatar items are common. Set a clear spending policy before your child encounters the first purchase prompt.
The chat filter is imperfect. Children regularly find workarounds (number substitutions, deliberate misspellings). Monitor chat history periodically using the Parent PIN tools, and have an open conversation about what to do if someone says something uncomfortable.
Action: Roblox settings β Privacy β Account Restrictions (ON). This restricts chat, friend requests, and game access to a pre-screened age-appropriate set. Set a Parent PIN to prevent your child from disabling it.