Brookhaven RP is Roblox’s most popular roleplay game, regularly pulling 200K+ concurrent players. But if you’ve just joined a server, you might be wondering: what exactly am I supposed to do here?

Unlike games with clear objectives and progression systems, Brookhaven is a sandbox. There are no quests, no levels, no bosses to fight. The entire experience is what you make of it - and that freedom is exactly what makes it so popular.

This guide covers everything new players need to know: how housing works, how to customize your character, where to find vehicles, hidden locations worth exploring, and how to actually roleplay without feeling lost.

If you’ve spawned into Brookhaven and stood there confused while everyone else seems to know what they’re doing, this guide is for you.

Quick Start: Press M to open the menu, claim a house, customize your character in the Avatar Editor, then explore the town to find vehicles, shops, and secret locations. Brookhaven has no tutorials - you learn by exploring.

What is Brookhaven RP?

Brookhaven is a roleplay-focused sandbox game where you live in a virtual town. You can own houses, drive vehicles, customize your avatar, explore locations, and interact with other players however you want.

There’s no “winning” in Brookhaven. Some players build and decorate houses. Others drive around town causing chaos. Some create elaborate roleplay scenarios. Others just hang out with friends in a casual virtual space.

Why it’s so popular: Brookhaven respects player freedom. There’s no forced progression, no aggressive monetization, and no pressure to play a certain way. You can AFK in your house, you can explore for hours, or you can create complex roleplay stories. It’s whatever you want it to be.

The game updates regularly with new items, locations, and features - but the core loop stays the same: explore, customize, and interact.

Understanding the Menu System

Press M to open Brookhaven’s main menu. This is your control center for everything.

Menu tabs you’ll use constantly:

Houses - Claim, customize, and teleport to houses. You can own multiple houses and switch between them anytime.

Avatar - Full character customization. Change your appearance, clothes, accessories, and animations without spending Robux.

Vehicles - Spawn cars, boats, helicopters, and other vehicles. Free vehicles are limited, premium ones require Brookhaven Premium.

Moods - Roleplay animations like sitting, dancing, sleeping, or emotional expressions. These are cosmetic but add personality to interactions.

Settings - Adjust graphics, enable/disable certain features, and customize your experience.

Everything in Brookhaven is accessed through this menu. There are no quest NPCs, no tutorial prompts, no hand-holding. Press M and figure it out.

How Housing Works

Housing is the core feature of Brookhaven. Here’s how it works.

Claiming Your First House

When you first join, you won’t own a house. Here’s how to get one:

  1. Press M to open the menu
  2. Click the Houses tab
  3. Click Available Houses to see unclaimed properties
  4. Choose any house that’s green (available)
  5. Click Claim to make it yours

You can own multiple houses. Once you claim one, you can claim another. There’s no limit. You can own a mansion, an apartment, a beach house, and a suburban home all at once.

Houses reset when you leave. If you customize a house (add furniture, change colors), those changes only last for your current session. When you leave the server, your house resets. This is intentional - it prevents server lag from thousands of customized houses.

Customizing Your House

Once you own a house, walk inside and you’ll see editing options appear.

Build Mode: Click the hammer icon to enter Build Mode. You can:

  • Add furniture from the catalog
  • Change wall colors and floor materials
  • Resize and rotate objects
  • Delete furniture you don’t want
  • Move items freely around your house

Furniture is free. Everything in the build catalog is available to everyone. You’re not buying furniture - you’re just placing it. This means you can fully decorate a mansion without spending Robux.

Pro tip: Hold Shift while dragging objects to rotate them. Hold Ctrl to duplicate items. These shortcuts make decorating significantly faster.

Best Houses for Beginners

Not all houses are equal. Here’s what to look for:

Small houses (1-2 bedrooms) are easier to decorate and navigate. Good for learning the build system without getting overwhelmed.

Apartments are compact and simple. Perfect for casual players who just want a spawn point.

Mansions are impressive but take forever to decorate. Only claim these if you enjoy building and have time to customize multiple rooms.

Beach houses have great views and outdoor space. Good middle-ground between small homes and mansions.

Recommendation: Start with a small suburban house near the town center. You can always claim a bigger house later once you understand the build system.

Character Customization

Brookhaven’s Avatar Editor is one of the best on Roblox - and it’s completely free.

How to Customize Your Character

Press M → Avatar tab. You’ll see several customization categories:

Body - Change skin tone, height, body proportions, and overall appearance. You can make yourself tall, short, muscular, or slim.

Face - Dozens of face options ranging from realistic to cartoonish. Pick whatever matches your vibe.

Hair - Massive selection of hairstyles in every color imaginable. Hair is one of the most important customization choices - it defines your character’s personality.

Clothes - Shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, and accessories. Brookhaven provides hundreds of free clothing options. You can also wear your own Roblox catalog items if you own them.

Accessories - Hats, glasses, jewelry, bags, and more. These add personality to your character.

Animations - Change how you walk, run, jump, and idle. Want to walk like a robot? There’s an animation for that.

Everything is free. You don’t need Robux to look good in Brookhaven. The free catalog has more options than most premium games.

Creating a Unique Look

Avoid default combinations. Tons of new players use the same popular hairstyles and faces. Stand out by mixing unexpected choices.

Match your roleplay. If you’re roleplaying as a teacher, dress professionally. If you’re a skater, wear casual streetwear. Your appearance tells other players who you are.

Use accessories sparingly. Wearing 15 accessories at once looks chaotic. Pick 2-3 key items that define your style.

Save outfits. Brookhaven lets you save multiple outfits and switch between them instantly. Create a formal outfit, a casual outfit, and a themed outfit for variety.

Finding and Using Vehicles

Vehicles are everywhere in Brookhaven, and they’re one of the best ways to explore the map.

How to Get Vehicles

Free vehicles: Press M → Vehicles tab → scroll to find free options. These include basic cars, bikes, and boats. Click any vehicle to spawn it near you.

Parked vehicles: Drive any car you find parked around town. No one owns them - they’re public vehicles. Jump in and drive off.

Premium vehicles: Helicopters, sports cars, and unique vehicles require Brookhaven Premium ($100 Robux/month). These are faster and cooler, but not necessary.

Garages: Some houses have garages. If your house has one, you can park vehicles inside and they’ll stay there for your session.

Driving Tips

Controls: W/A/S/D to drive, Space to brake, Shift for boost (if the vehicle has it).

Helicopters are tricky. W to go forward, S to go backward, Space to go up, Ctrl to go down. It takes practice - crash a few times and you’ll get it.

Boats work like cars but only in water. Don’t try to drive them on land - they get stuck.

Crashes don’t matter. You can’t die in Brookhaven. If you crash into a building, your car might flip or glitch, but just despawn it and spawn a new one.

Secret Locations and Hidden Areas

Brookhaven is full of hidden locations most players never find. These spots are perfect for roleplay scenarios, private hangouts, or just exploring when you’re bored. Here’s where to find them:

The Secret Agency - Behind the waterfall near the lake, there’s a hidden cave entrance. Inside is a full spy agency with computers, gadgets, and a roleplay-ready setup. Drive to the big waterfall, walk behind it, and you’ll see the cave entrance.

The Underground Sewers - Below the town is an entire sewer system. It’s dark, creepy, and perfect for horror roleplay or hide-and-seek games. Find the sewer grate near the park (it’s a circular metal lid on the ground) and click it to enter.

The Rooftop Apartment - One of the apartment buildings has a rooftop hangout area with a pool, lounge chairs, and city views. Most players never go up there. Enter the tall apartment building downtown, take the elevator to the top floor, then look for stairs leading to the roof.

The Hidden Beach Cave - On the far side of the beach, there’s a cave hidden behind rocks. Inside is a small room perfect for private hangouts. Walk along the beach past the main area, look for rocks near the water, and walk behind them.

The Abandoned House - There’s a creepy abandoned house on the edge of town with broken windows and dark rooms. It’s not listed in the house menu - you have to find it by exploring. Drive toward the forest area on the outskirts of town and you’ll see it sitting alone, looking run-down.

These hidden locations make Brookhaven significantly more interesting than just the main town. Spend one session exploring and you’ll understand why veteran players keep coming back.

Roleplay Basics (If You’re Into That)

Brookhaven is a roleplay game, but you don’t have to roleplay. Plenty of players just treat it like a casual hangout space. That said, if you want to roleplay, here’s how it works.

Popular roleplay scenarios: Family roleplay is the most common - someone claims a house, invites others to be family members (mom, dad, kids, siblings), and you live out daily life together. Work roleplay has players running businesses (restaurants, shops, hospitals) while others work there or visit as customers. School roleplay involves someone creating a classroom setup in a large house with others playing students or teachers. Emergency services roleplay has players patrolling as police, firefighters, or doctors responding to staged scenarios. The appeal is simple: roleplay adds structure to an otherwise aimless game, giving you a role, a purpose, and social interaction.

Finding roleplay groups: Check the chat for players posting “Looking for family RP” or “Anyone want to run a café?” and respond if interested. Join Brookhaven community Discord servers where players organize roleplay sessions before joining the same server. Walk up to groups of players and ask if you can join - most are welcoming if you’re respectful. Or start your own scenario by claiming a house, setting up a theme (restaurant, family home, shop), and inviting others in chat. You’d be surprised how many people join.

Roleplay etiquette matters: Stay in character to maintain immersion. Respect boundaries - if someone says no, move on. Use moods and animations appropriately (sitting animations at tables, sleeping animations in bed, etc.). And most importantly, keep roleplay appropriate - Brookhaven is full of younger players, so don’t be creepy or make people uncomfortable.

Premium vs. Free: Is It Worth It?

Brookhaven has a Premium subscription ($100 Robux/month) that unlocks extra content.

What Premium gives you:

  • Access to premium vehicles (helicopters, sports cars, unique vehicles)
  • Premium houses (luxury mansions, penthouses)
  • Exclusive furniture and build items
  • Priority server join (skip the queue)
  • Premium-only accessories and customization options

Is it worth it? Honestly, no - not for most players.

The free version of Brookhaven has more than enough content. You can own houses, customize your character fully, drive vehicles, and access 90% of the game without spending Robux.

Premium is only worth it if:

  • You play Brookhaven almost daily and want every customization option
  • You love collecting vehicles and want access to helicopters
  • You’re a builder who wants premium furniture for house decoration

For casual players or beginners, Premium isn’t necessary. Try the free version first. If you find yourself playing constantly and wanting more, then consider Premium.

Common Mistakes New Players Make

Claiming too many houses - You can own multiple houses, but you can only be in one at a time. New players claim 10 houses thinking more is better, then get confused navigating between them. Stick to 1-2 houses max. You don’t need more.

Ignoring the Avatar Editor - Your default character looks generic. Spend 10 minutes customizing your appearance so you stand out. Press M → Avatar → experiment with combinations. It’s free and makes the game significantly more fun.

Expecting quest objectives - Brookhaven has no quests, no objectives, no progression. If you’re waiting for the game to tell you what to do, you’ll be waiting forever. Set your own goals: decorate a house, explore hidden locations, start a roleplay scenario. The game is what you make it.

Trying to “win” - There’s no winning in Brookhaven. It’s not that kind of game. Relax and treat it like a virtual hangout space, not a competitive game you need to master.

Skipping hidden locations - 90% of players never explore beyond the main town. They miss secret areas, hidden caves, and unique locations that make Brookhaven special. Spend one session just exploring - drive to the edges of the map, check behind waterfalls, and you’ll find stuff most players never see.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Brookhaven

Play with friends. Brookhaven is 10x better with people you know. Coordinate a time to join the same server and create roleplay scenarios together.

Join during events. Brookhaven runs seasonal events (Christmas, Halloween, Summer) with limited-time items and decorations. These events make the game feel fresh.

Use private servers for serious roleplay. Public servers are chaotic. If you want structured roleplay, join or create a private server (requires Robux) where you control who joins.

Experiment with builds. Don’t just place furniture randomly. Try creating themed rooms: a gaming setup, a cozy bedroom, a modern kitchen. Building is half the fun.

Check updates regularly. Brookhaven updates often. New vehicles, furniture, and locations get added constantly. Follow the game’s social media to stay updated.

Don’t take it too seriously. Brookhaven is a chill game. If someone’s trolling, blocking them, or switching servers. Don’t let random players ruin your session.

What to Do When You’re Bored

Even in a sandbox game, you can run out of ideas. Here are activities to try when you’re not sure what to do:

Recreate a real location. Build your actual house, your school, or a place you know IRL. It’s surprisingly fun.

Host a house party. Decorate your house, invite players in chat, and see who shows up. Play music, dance, and socialize.

Explore every building. Most players stick to houses and main streets. Enter every shop, every building, every location. You’ll find details you missed.

Try a new roleplay scenario. If you usually do family roleplay, try running a business. If you usually solo play, join a group.

Test vehicle physics. Drive cars off ramps. Fly helicopters into buildings. Crash boats on land. Brookhaven’s physics are goofy and entertaining.

Find all secret locations. Challenge yourself to discover every hidden area without using guides. It’s a good way to spend 30-60 minutes.

Final Thoughts

Brookhaven isn’t a game you “beat” in a weekend. It’s a virtual space you return to when you want to relax, hang out, or roleplay.

Some players spend thousands of hours decorating houses. Others join for 20 minutes, mess around, and leave. Both approaches are valid.

The beauty of Brookhaven is freedom. There’s no pressure to progress, no fear of falling behind, and no meta to optimize. You log in, do whatever sounds fun, and log out. It’s casual gaming at its best.

If you’re looking for structured objectives and clear progression, Blox Fruits or other RPG-style games might be better. But if you want a low-pressure virtual world where you can just exist and vibe, Brookhaven delivers.

Brookhaven Starter Checklist: Claim a house, customize your character, find a vehicle, explore one secret location, and try talking to other players. Do those five things and you’ll understand what makes Brookhaven fun.

Welcome to Brookhaven. Make yourself at home.