loot box

"Loot boxes" are popular in modern video games and often spark debates due to their random reward nature and potential links to gambling.

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Definition

(technical)A virtual container in video games that offers random items or rewards when opened.

She spent her in-game currency on a loot box, hoping to get a rare skin for her character.

(technical, monetization)A purchasable feature in games that provides randomized rewards, often involving real money or in-game currency.

Many players criticize loot boxes for being similar to gambling due to the uncertainty of the rewards.

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