loot box
Virtual prize container
A loot box is a virtual container in video games that players open to receive randomized rewards—characters, weapons, cosmetic items, or other in-game content.
Players typically purchase loot boxes with real money or earn them through gameplay.
The gambling-like mechanics have drawn criticism and regulatory scrutiny: I spent way too much on loot boxes trying to get that rare skin.
Container for transport
- unlockOpen a secured closure
- drop rateItem acquisition probability
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- epicImpressively grand in scope
rare · common · duplicate · gacha · pull · opening · RNG · odds
Revealing packaged goods on camera
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- revealMake something visible
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
sound effects · suspense · dopamine · rush · disappointment · thrill · opening ceremony · streak
Minor digital goods payment
- premium currencyPurchasable virtual money
- gemsCut precious stones
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
- coinsMetal money units
real money · spending · whale · dolphin · free-to-play · battle pass · bundle · store
Betting on uncertain results
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
exploitation · backlash · ban · underage · transparency · pay-to-win · whale · criticism
crate
Container for transport
- unlockOpen a secured closure
- drop rateItem acquisition probability
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
epic · rare · common · duplicate · gacha · pull · opening · RNG · odds · percentage
unboxing
Revealing packaged goods on camera
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- revealMake something visible
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
animation · sound effects · suspense · dopamine · rush · disappointment · thrill · opening ceremony · streak · luck
microtransaction
Minor digital goods payment
- premium currencyPurchasable virtual money
- gemsCut precious stones
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
coins · real money · spending · whale · dolphin · free-to-play · battle pass · bundle · store · shop
gambling
Betting on uncertain results
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
predatory · exploitation · backlash · ban · underage · transparency · pay-to-win · whale · criticism · manipulation
cosmetic
Surface-level appearance enhancer
character · weapon · mount · pet · spray · dance · outfit · bundle · exclusive · collection
- game termslevel, score, player, win, lose
- gamingvideo games, buff, games, PlayStation 4, gameplay
- game itemspotion, health potion, mana potion, power-up, extra life
- game mechanicslevels, rules, cooldown, points, health points
- rewardsrewards, reward, prizes, prize, trophy
- gaming lingoNPC, HP, GG, AFK, PvP