Jailbreak (Roblox)
| Jailbreak | |
|---|---|
 Game logo, c. 2018. | |
| Developer | Badimo |
| Engine | Roblox |
| Platform | |
| Release | April 21, 2017 |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Mode | Multiplayer |
Jailbreak is an open-world action adventure video game created by asimo3089 and Alex Balfanz (known online as badcc) and produced by the independent game developer group, Badimo, released on Roblox on April 21, 2017. In the game, players can choose to be an officer or criminal with different objectives to complete. If a player chooses to be a criminal they will escape a prison cell and complete heists at places, if a player selects to be an officer they will be granted equipment and weapons to incriminate and defend themselves against criminals.[1] The game has surpassed over 7 billion visits on Roblox as of November 2025[2][3][4] and had accumulated over $1 million US dollars in revenue during the first year of its launch because of its game design which produced high player retention.[5] A partial sum of the revenue from Jailbreak was spent on covering Alex Balfanz's undergraduate education.[6][7]
Gameplay
Jailbreak is an open-world action adventure game.[2] When the player enters the game, they are given two teams to participate in, police or criminal. If a player chooses police they will be granted weapons and equipment to incriminate, defend themselves against criminals, and prevent prisoners attempting to leave the facility from various locations around the area. Players can purchase vehicles, weapons, and other equipment from in-game currency.[1] Players can obtain tactical gear, weapons and other equipment and vehicles specialized for the officer and criminal roles by utilizing Roblox's virtual currency, Robux.[8] If a player chooses criminal, they will be teleported to a prison, where they can escape and receive the criminal status. Criminals are allowed to carry firearms and explosives for defense against law enforcement and to complete heists in locations.[1] Badimo has organized seasonal events, weekly objectives, and weekly updates, which had provided elevated player retention. A Discord forum was established for players to discuss about the game and report game issues.[5]
Partnerships
In c. 2021, Jailbreak collaborated with NERF to create NERF Blasters manufactured to resemble the game's weapons.[9] On November 5, 2021, NASCAR had collaborated with Jailbreak to include a limited time event featuring two racing cars and a racing track that were available until November 14, 2021.[10][11] On October 21, 2025, it was announced that since c. 2024, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, a Canadian entertainment studio, was in production of an upcoming animated film adaptation of the Roblox game Jailbreak that would debut in movie theaters; an animated series and several special episodes were also planned in advance.[12][13]
Reception
Entertainment Focus writer Barry Stevens remarked that the gameplay, "plays a huge factor in a successful Roblox game." and included game mechanics and goals that "engage the player, whether you’re in a social game or a first-person shooter".[1] Business Insider writer Matt Weinberger noted the game's popularity and growth, and calling it an "overnight success".[6] VentureBeat writer Dean Takahashi had compared the game's similarities with the Grand Theft Auto series by saying "It’s like Grand Theft Auto with blocky characters".[14]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Stevens, Barry (2020-06-18). "The most popular games on Roblox episode 2, Jailbreak". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ a b Jr., Tom Huddleston (2019-09-23). "This 21-year-old is paying for college (and more) off an amateur video game he made in high school". CNBC. Archived from the original on 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ "Where Has Your Tween Been During the Pandemic? On This Gaming Site (Published 2020)". 2020-08-16. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ "The DeanBeat: Roblox's kid developers make enough 'robux' to pay for college". VentureBeat. 2017-07-21. Archived from the original on 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ a b Davidson, Dizzy (2025-03-08). Roblox Realm 3: Creating and Designing Your Own Game. Pure Water Books.
- ^ a b Weinberger, Matt. "A video game you've never heard of has turned three teens into multimillionaires — and it's just getting started". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ Jammot, Julie. "Roblox, the game platform teaching young kids to code". phys.org. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ Stevens, Barry (2020-06-18). "The most popular games on Roblox episode 2, Jailbreak". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ Lee, Alexander (2021-11-18). "How Roblox's virtual brand activations are building a robust creator economy". Digiday. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ Lee, Alexander (2021-11-18). "How Roblox's virtual brand activations are building a robust creator economy". Digiday. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ Report, Staff (2021-11-03). "NASCAR debuts customized virtual race car in Jailbreak on Roblox". Official Site Of NASCAR. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ Tuchow, Ryan. "Wind Sun Sky to adapt Roblox hit Jailbreak into an animated feature". Retrieved 2025-11-16.
- ^ Anastasio, Cecilia D' (November 5, 2025). "Roblox Games 'Grow a Garden, 'Jailbreak' Clinch Movie Deals". Bloomberg News.
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