Does the loot box open the door to addiction? A case report of gaming disorder with high charges for loot box purchases

Does the loot box open the door to addiction? A case report of gaming disorder with high charges for loot box purchases

Abstract Background A loot box is a gaming term for an electronic lottery that randomly provides items that enhance the gaming experience. In recent years, loot boxes have been increasingly discussed as a risk factor of gaming disorder (GD). While they may be purchased for a few dollars at a time, t...

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Main Authors: Tokuya Inaguma, Sumiko Misumi, Tomoyuki Funatogawa, Takahiro Nemoto, Hirohiko Harima, Masafumi Mizuno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-03-01
Series:PCN Reports
Subjects:
addictive behavior
gaming disorder
gambling disorder
loot box
reward system
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/pcn5.167

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