Death in the Box: A Beginner's Guide

Roblox Death in the Box is a luck-based strategy game developed by ARK-ADE. Let’s find out how you can play this game.

Death in the Box is a luck-based strategy game (Image via ARK-ADE | Roblox)

If you like games that involve a balance of luck and strategy, then Roblox Death in the Box could be a good choice for you. Developed by ARK-ADE, the game was first released in August 2023. The game has since recorded over 87 million visits and currently has an active player base of over 2K players. This article will provide a beginner’s guide to Roblox Death in the Box.

How to Play Death in the Box

Death in the Box is a Roblox game where players compete against each other to be the last one standing. It involves elements of:

Survival: The ultimate goal is to survive until the end of the round.
Luck: Random events and cards can significantly impact the game.
Strategy: Players need to make tactical decisions to outplay opponents.

Gameplay

The game starts with you and the other players seated at a round table. A clown appears and randomly selects players to face various events or items (e.g., a gun, a cleaver, cards, or a bomb). Your goal is to outlast other players by using strategy and luck to survive these events. The clown pulls one of four items:

Gun: May fire at the targeted player, potentially eliminating them unless they have a protective card (Shield).
Throwing Cleaver: Targets a player for elimination unless countered by a card.
Cards: The clown distributes single-use cards with random effects.
Bomb: Triggers a “Hot Potato” minigame where the targeted player must pass the bomb to another before it explodes. The player holding it when it detonates is eliminated.

List of Cards

List of cards in the game and their roles:

Vision: See others’ cards to strategize.
Thief: Steal a card. Risky if it’s a Death Card.
Shield: Protects from the clown’s attacks.
Vengeance: Eliminate another player, often in votes.
Joke: Affects non-voters/opposers in Laser Pointer votes.
Tutelar: Give a one-time Shield to another player.
Prize: Earn rewards for eliminations or surviving.
Magnet: Draws the clown’s attention to you.
Death: Instant elimination unless countered.
Nighttime: See during lights-off events.
Skip: Skip your turn when targeted.
Mounted: Doubles your vote.

How to Vote

One of the key elements in the game is to vote (either against or for) other players. You get to cast your vote at the end of each round. Survive as long as possible by avoiding elimination through the clown’s random events. The fewer players remain, the faster rounds progress, and the clown becomes more lethal.