How To Play Desert Bus

Explore the world of Desert Bus, a unique social sim on Roblox. Learn how to enjoy the game with friends or solo.

Desert Bus is a social sim on Roblox that is inspired by the cult-classic minigame of the same name. Created by @Emanuelecaja18, the game has over 20 million views and remains fairly popular two years later. New players looking to get into Desert Bus might be confused about the point of the game. This guide will explain what the Roblox experience is all about and how to have fun.

Desert Bus Guide

First and foremost, the game does not have a set objective. It is a social sim that is best enjoyed with friends. That said, you can still have fun if you decide to play Desert Bus solo. When you launch the game, you will spawn on a bus traveling through a desert. The bus is where you will spend most of your time in the game. Occasionally, NPCs and random events will appear, and you can hop onto another vehicle beside the bus to interact with what’s there.

Sit Down on the Chairs to Play Games (Image via Roblox Corporation)

The bus itself has several activities you can engage in, such as playing Pong, Tic-Tac-Toe, and other games with players. You can also interact with things like the AC on the second floor of the bus to freeze players (including yourself). Completing certain tasks will unlock new titles and reward you with MP$ (the in-game currency). There is a trailer attached to the back of the bus that you can hop onto to find more activities. Falling off the Desert Bus is not the end of the world, as you will respawn inside after a moment.

Buy Items With the Laptop

There is a laptop on the bus that you can interact with to buy items. Certain event-specific activities will require these items. However, most of them simply allow you to have fun. While buying items, you can use your own funds or take from the server’s collective fund. If you choose the latter, a vote will occur where all the players on the server can either approve or disapprove of your purchase.

Events

The Sky Turns Red during Meteor Shower Event (Image via Roblox Corporation)

Events will happen from time to time as you travel inside the Desert Bus. Many of them are linked to titles you can unlock. Here is a list of events that can occur randomly:

Barricades: Barricades that the Desert Bus smashes through.
Billboards: Random billboards will spawn beside the road.
Classic House: The bus passes by houses.
Roblox HQ: The bus passes by the Roblox HQ
Acid Rain
Bloxy Cola Rain
Meteor Shower
Thunderstorm
Taco Rain
Accessory Van
Blender Van
Burger Critic Van
The Experiment Van
Wheel of Fortune Van
One-time events that occur only once per server lifetime
- The Gate
- The Aviator Event
- The Slenderman Event

Unlocking Titles

Titles get unlocked the more you play and experience things in Desert Bus. The game does not have a point system, and as a social sim, the titles give you greater freedom to express yourself. The game has several titles you can unlock, with many locked behind Robux purchases.