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Loot box

Also known as: Gacha, Lootbox

By VGS Daniel

A purchasable container with randomized rewards.

A loot box is a virtual item that grants random rewards when opened, often bought with real money. Because the outcome is chance-based, loot boxes are regulated or restricted as a form of gambling in some countries.

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VGS Daniel. “Loot box.” Video Game Scholar, 25 Sept. 2026, videogamescholar.com/dictionary/loot-box.

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