Minecraft and Roblox are monumental sandbox-based digital worlds with a devoted fan base. The gaming community is well aware of the heated rivalry between the two platforms.

Ten years after it launched, San Mateo’s Roblox, a virtual world environment that plays host to millions of games for kids, has finally started to catch on in a big way.

Educators should take advantage of sandbox-style games' popularity and engaging nature as they explore teaching with Minecraft and Roblox.