December 8, 2025
The Isle of Man tech community filled the Launchpad event space last week to learn how a local creator built one of the most-played games on Roblox, and what this means for digital talent on the island.
Cameron Scott, developer of Restaurant Tycoon 3, walked the room through his journey, his design choices, and the systems that helped his game reach millions of players.
He built much of this work while living on the Isle of Man. That point alone captured the room.
Roblox is now the world’s largest gaming platform, reaching hundreds of millions of players each month.
Every game is built by creators and small teams. No big studios required.
This matters for the Isle of Man because it shows a clear path for local creators. If global platforms reward small builders, the island can grow its own digital talent faster than ever.
Cameron started small.
He discovered tycoon-style games in 2006.
He earned his first money from game creation in 2016.
By 2025, he was a full-time developer.
Restaurant Tycoon 3 went on to reach:
These numbers surprised many in the room.
Roblox gives independent developers:
This makes it possible for local creators to compete with global brands.
Cameron broke game design into simple loops:
Students in the room understood this right away.
Only 14% of new players return the next day.
Creators must add:
These small touches keep players active and returning.
Less than 25% of Cameron’s traffic comes from the US and UK.
Many players use older mobile devices, so simple visuals and smooth performance win.
This is a key point for new creators on the island.
Cameron showed how small changes in thumbnails and tests can double results.
Retention benchmarks and A/B tests guide updates and feature choices.
Weekly updates, seasonal events, and random moments keep players engaged.
The room included students, parents, founders, and developers.
Students asked direct questions.
Parents wanted clarity on safety, which Cameron explained using Roblox’s moderation tools, ID checks, and account settings.
Developers asked about analytics and scaling.
The mix of ages showed the strength of the Isle of Man tech community and its interest in digital creation.
1. Local creators can reach global audiences.
Cameron proved this with real numbers and transparent details.
2. Young people care about digital skills.
Many of the best questions came from students.
3. The island needs more spaces like this.
People want practical, honest sessions about real digital work.
Here is the recording of the session.
Cameron has made his slide deck available for anyone who wants to revisit the session.
Access it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RWyx3POmLsf0lYN6IGHFNwDdEOY0gCTa/view
Launchpad will run more sessions that support digital creators, founders, and young talent on the island.
We want more people to share their work, teach skills, and speak to the community.
If you want to run a session, get in touch with us.
Our focus is simple:
Bring people together.
Help local talent grow.
Strengthen the Isle of Man tech community.
