Popular gaming platform Roblox, a pandemic sensation among children, is aiming to raise $1 billion in an initial public offering, according to documents published Thursday.

Most impressively, Roblox has turned its tween audience into an army of fresh-faced entrepreneurs.

Roblox Corp, which built its reputation on games for tweens, thinks it can win over middle-aged workers. During the company’s first investor day Friday, Roblox said it wants to turn its gaming ...

Popular gaming platform Roblox, a pandemic sensation among children, is aiming to raise $1 billion in an initial public offering, according to documents published Thursday.