lootbox
lootbox is the alternative form of loot box.
Meaning of loot box
Noun
loot box (plural loot boxes)
- A consumable virtual item, often in the shape of a box or another container, that gives a player a random selection of in-game items.
- Admittedly, the loot boxes first of all monetize video games, by reinforcing the pay-to-win logic, but they also contribute to their gamblification (Johnson 2018), […]2021, Stéphane Le Lay, Emmanuelle Savignac, Jean Frances, Pierre Lénel, editors, The Gamification of Society, volume 2, John Wiley & Sons, →ISBN, page 107
- Synonyms:
- loot crate, prize crate
- A subscription box, particularly one that provides a random assortment of apparel and merchandise.
Forms of lootbox
| plural | lootboxes |
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Origin of lootbox
From loot + box.
Questions about lootbox
- What is lootbox the alternative form of?
- Lootbox is the alternative form of loot box.
Words near lootbox in the dictionary
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