In Roblox terms, an game is one where the creator has allowed others to open the game in Roblox Studio, view the code, and save a copy for themselves.
Some modern re-uploads, such as "Project Bronze Forever," use external servers to back up player data. This allows players to keep their progress and Pokémon even if the specific Roblox game they are playing is deleted.
While the base files are widely distributed on scripting forums, certain "exclusive" versions—boasting cleaner code, anti-cheat scripts, and custom code updates—are traded or sold within developer communities.
These files were shared throughout the community, leading to the countless "exclusive" copies seen today.
There are three primary types of "uncopylocked" PBB files floating around the internet (Discord servers, YouTube video descriptions, and file-hosting sites):