How to Join the Innovation Awards Hub - RIA26 The Block Wiki
Everything you need to launch the experience, spawn into the lobby, and start earning rewards.
Overview
Joining RIA26 The Block is the first step to claiming all six free UGC items in the 2026 Innovation Awards voting hub. The experience is published by Music on Roblox and runs from July 29 through August 11, 2026, so there is a hard deadline to get inside.
See the Full Join Walkthrough
This video shows the complete flow from search to spawn, including where the prizes button sits and how the Welcome Cap is awarded the instant you arrive in the lobby.
Step-by-Step Join Process
Once you know the route, getting in takes under a minute from the Roblox home screen. Follow the order below to avoid landing on a fan-made clone and to confirm you are in the official verified experience.
The search term matters because several unofficial games mimic the event name. Typing RIA and picking the verified 2026 entry is the safest path on every device.
Open Roblox and search
In the app or browser, type RIA into the search bar and select the 2026 The Block entry with the verified checkmark.
Confirm the event dates
On the game page, verify it shows an end date of August 11, 2026 so you know voting and rewards are still live.
Press Play
Click the green Play button to queue for the server; with a 65-player cap you usually load in within seconds.
Collect the Welcome Cap
The moment you spawn, the Best Audience Award badge fires and the Welcome Cap is added to your inventory automatically.
What to Do Right After Spawning
After loading in, take five seconds to look around the lobby before moving. The central Roblox icon is your voting portal, the side platforms lead to nominated-game portals, and the camera icon on the right of your screen unlocks the Aura of Re-Animation with a single screenshot.
Open the Prizes button in the bottom-left corner to track your progress. It lists all six rewards and highlights which objectives you have already completed, making it easy to plan the rest of your run.
Device Compatibility
The hub runs on every platform Roblox supports, though mobile players report occasional lag during peak voting hours.
| Device | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Smooth | Best experience for cube hunting and obby precision |
| Console | Smooth | Full controller support, easy screenshots |
| Mobile | Variable | Reduce quality if lag hits during the obby |
| Tablet | Good | Larger screen helps with hidden cube spotting |
Common Join Issues and Fixes
A few region-specific and account-specific problems can block entry, but each has a straightforward workaround.
- Region lock — The experience is restricted in some countries; use of a VPN is the only workaround players have reported.
- Wrong game — If the page lacks the verified badge, you are on a clone; re-search for RIA and check the creator.
- Full server — Hit Play again; the 65-player cap frees up slots constantly as people finish voting.
- No rewards appearing — Confirm your Roblox account is in good standing and reconnect if the Prizes panel stays empty.
Where to Go Next
Once you are inside, four distinct objective paths open up. Pick the one that matches the reward you want first.
Voting Portal
Central Roblox icon, all 19 categories, grants the World Builder Hammer.
Camera Icon
Right side of screen, one screenshot, grants the Aura of Re-Animation.
Hidden Cubes
Seven scattered cubes across obby platforms, grants Programmer's Scrolls.
Secret Obby
Edge of the hub, full platforming course, grants Musical Mindset Aura.