I make 6-figures a month in revenue making games on Roblox. Here's how I started earning thousands in my first year.

• Janzen Madsen is a 25-year-old game designer from New Zealand. 
• Madsen creates new games on Roblox and updates his previous games to keep up a revenue stream. 
• He made nearly $40,000 in his first year on the platform. 

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Janzen Madsen, a 25-year-old game designer from New Zealand, about how he makes money on Roblox. Insider has verified his business revenue with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity.