Video Game Check

No gambling mechanics. All cosmetic items are purchased directly with clear descriptions and pricing.

Apex Packs contain random appearance items only. Rare items are extremely hard to get (0.5% chance) but don't affect gameplay.

No gambling mechanics. Battle Pass system shows all rewards before purchase. V-Bucks are used for direct purchases with clear pricing.

Ultimate Team mode uses loot boxesMystery boxes you buy with real money (or in-game currency) to get random items, skins, or characters. Like a slot machine for game items. Click for more details for player cards. Better players have very low rates and are essential for competitive playPlaying against other players online to climb rankings and win tournaments or prizes..

No gambling mechanics. Marketplace allows purchase of skins, worlds, and texture packs with clear descriptions. No random elements in purchases.

No gambling mechanics. This is a traditional single-purchase RPGRole-Playing Game - a type of game where you control characters, make choices, and progress through a story. with all content included.

Random banana "skins" drop every 3-18 hours and can be traded on Steam Community Market for real money. While drops are free, the random nature combined with real-world trading value creates gambling-like mechanics. Rare items have significant value, encouraging extended play for random drops.

Random hat cosmetics drop every 30 minutes that are tradeable on Steam Community Market. Some supporter items can be purchased directly. Developer confirmed minimal revenue (~$3,000/month). While not predatory, the free randomised drops combined with real-world trading value creates gambling-like mechanics.

No gambling mechanics. Battle Pass system shows all rewards before purchase. Most cosmetic items available for direct purchase.

No gambling mechanics. Subscription gives access to exactly what's advertised - all characters and rooms. No random elements, loot boxes, or chance-based systems.

No gambling mechanics. All purchases are direct—you buy exactly what you see (extra lives, specific boosters, additional moves). Daily Spin and bonus rewards have randomness but are entirely free promotional features with no option to purchase additional spins or attempts.

No gambling mechanics. All purchases are direct—you buy specific amounts of gems, resources, or time-skips with clear pricing. Treasure Chests are event rewards earned through gameplay, not paid loot boxes. No random elements in the monetisation system.

Uses chest system containing random cards. Higher-tier chests cost real money and contain better odds for rare cards needed for competitive playPlaying against other players online to climb rankings and win tournaments or prizes..

Weapon cases require paid keys to open random weapon appearances. Items have real-world value and can be traded for money through skin betting sites. Many Twitch streamers promote gambling with these skins.

No gambling mechanics. The Bloodweb system contains random items but uses Bloodpoints that can ONLY be earned through gameplay, never purchased with real money. New characters, cosmetics, and the Battle Pass can be purchased directly with Auric Cells (premium currency) at fixed prices with no random elements.

Features gacha system with 0.30% drop rates for elite items. Uses multiple currencies (Delta Coins, Delta Bucks, Mandelbricks, Quantum Keys) that create complex and confusing spending paths. Gaming media described the monetisation as "like gazing into a bottomless void."

No gambling mechanics. No paid loot boxes available. Free Bright Engrams exist but only contain old cosmetic items. Current items are purchased directly.

Features legendary gem loot boxesMystery boxes you buy with real money (or in-game currency) to get random items, skins, or characters. Like a slot machine for game items. Click for more details with extremely low rates. Elder RiftsSpecial dungeons in Diablo Immortal that require paid crests (keys) for the best rewards and legendary gems. require paid crests for best rewards, creating expensive upgrade paths.

Contains treasure boxes for character cosmetics only, typically costing approximately $2.99 each. Features escalating odds system that increases chances for rare items, plus duplicate protection. Dota Plus subscription ($5.99/month) provides progression tracking and exclusive cosmetics. All 124 heroes are completely free with no gameplay purchases required. The traditional Battle Pass system is not currently available.

No gambling mechanics. This is a traditional single-purchase game with all content included.

No gambling mechanics. Battle Pass system shows all rewards before purchase and direct costume purchases. No traditional loot boxes.

Uses summoning system (gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters.) for Fire Emblem characters. Features pity systemsA system that increases your chances of getting rare items after many failed attempts, eventually guaranteeing a rare item. and limited-time character bannersSpecial promotional events in gacha games featuring specific characters with increased chances to obtain them for a limited time. to encourage spending.

Uses a gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters. Click for more details system for characters and weapons. Features a pity systemA system that increases your chances of getting rare items after many failed attempts, eventually guaranteeing a rare item. that guarantees rare items after multiple attempts (typically 90 draws).

The Diamond Casino & Resort features authentic casino games: slot machines, blackjack, Three Card Poker, roulette, and horse racing. Players purchase Shark Cards with real money ($4.99 to $99.99) which convert to GTA$, then exchange GTA$ for casino chips at 1:1 ratio. While items cannot be traded or cashed out, the direct pathway from real money to gambling activities qualifies this as simulated gambling. Over 50 countries have banned casino features due to gambling concerns.

Uses card pack system where players buy random assortments of cards. Multiple pack types with different rarities and themes create ongoing gambling mechanics.

Features gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters. systems for both characters and their equipment. Has pity systemsA system that increases your chances of getting rare items after many failed attempts, eventually guaranteeing a rare item. and limited-time bannersSpecial promotional events in gacha games featuring specific characters with increased chances to obtain them for a limited time..

Features Hextech Chests (loot boxes) with random contents including skin shards and champions. Can be earned through Battle Pass or purchased directly. Also offers direct skin purchases in store.

Uses a gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters. system where players spend currency to get random characters. Low rates for rare characters typical of mobile gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters. games.

Uses crystal system (loot boxes) for Marvel character collection. Different crystal types with varying odds for rare characters create ongoing gambling mechanics.

No gambling mechanics. Battle Pass system shows all rewards before purchase. All Marvel characters are free to play, with only appearance items requiring purchase.

Features loot boxes called Immortal Treasures with disclosed odds. Legendary items have only 0.3% drop rate (less than 1 in 300 boxes). Battle Pass requires repeated purchases.

MyTeamNBA 2K's card collecting mode where players buy packs to get random basketball player cards for their team. mode uses loot boxesMystery boxes you buy with real money (or in-game currency) to get random items, skins, or characters. Like a slot machine for game items. Click for more details for player cards. Character progression also requires VCVirtual Currency in NBA 2K games, bought with real money for player upgrades and card packs. currency that can be purchased with real money.

Loot boxes returned in Season 15 (February 2025) containing random cosmetic items. Regular loot boxes have 5.10% chance for legendary items, while Legendary loot boxes guarantee legendary items. Cannot be purchased directly but earned through Battle Pass and weekly challenges.

No gambling mechanics present. Any purchases are direct and show exactly what content you're buying.

While Niantic frames purchases as "buying incubators not eggs," this is widely considered circumventing loot box disclosure requirements. Eggs contain random Pokemon with varying Individual Values (IVs) that affect competitive performance. Premium Egg Incubators cost approximately $1.50-$2.00 each and only last 3 uses. The 2024-2025 GO Pass ($7.99) and Reward Road system further monetise the game.

Contraband Crates and Loot Caches purchased with G-Coin (premium currency, earned or bought with real money). All items are cosmetic only—weapon skins, character outfits, emotes. No gameplay advantages. Items can be traded on Steam Community Market for real money. Drop rates are disclosed in-game.

Features multiple gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters. systems for characters and equipment. Has multiple premium currencies and very low rates for rare characters.

Platform hosts thousands of user-created games, many featuring loot boxesMystery boxes you buy with real money (or in-game currency) to get random items, skins, or characters. Like a slot machine for game items. Click for more details, gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters. systems, and simulated casino games. Popular with young players.

Alpha Packs contain cosmetic-only items (weapon skins, charms, headgear) but cannot be directly purchased with R6 Credits (premium currency). Packs are earned through gameplay or purchased with Renown (free currency). However, players can buy Renown Boosters with real money to accelerate earning Renown, creating indirect monetisation of the randomised system. All items are cosmetic only with no gameplay impact.

No gambling mechanics. No loot boxes available for purchase. Rocket Pass system shows all rewards before purchase and features direct item purchases.

Features random item boxes for appearance items only. Items can be traded on Steam MarketA marketplace where players can buy and sell game items for real money, creating a real economy around virtual items. for real money but don't affect gameplay.

Features gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters. systems for Star Wars characters and equipment. Low rates for rare characters and multiple currencies create complex gambling systems.

No real-money gambling mechanics. While the game includes an in-game casino with slot machines and other gambling activities, these use only Qi Coins which can only be purchased with in-game gold. There are no microtransactions, no loot boxes, and no way to spend real money on gambling activities.

Features multiple gachaA system where you spend money repeatedly trying to collect characters or items through random draws. Like a digital lottery for game characters. systems for monsters and equipment. Known for very low rates and expensive summoning costs.

Features mystery boxes that require keys to open random characters and hoverboards. Some items can be purchased directly, but rare characters often require random draws.

Relic opening systemA system where you use special keys (relics) to get random rewards like weapon parts and blueprints in missions. provides random rewards, but most content can be earned through gameplay. PlatinumWarframe's premium currency bought with real money to speed up crafting and buy items directly. can speed up progression but isn't required.

Features purchasable loot boxes containing random cosmetic items including mounts, pets, and transmog appearances. Items cannot be traded or sold to other players. The WoW Token allows players to purchase game time or in-game gold with real money, but cannot be converted back to real currency. All randomised purchases are cosmetic only and don't provide gameplay advantages.