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Gacha Game[edit]

A gacha game is a type of video game that implements the gacha (toy vending machine) mechanic. In these games, players spend a virtual currency to receive a random virtual item, similar to a loot box. Gacha games are typically free-to-play and monetize through microtransactions, where players can purchase in-game currency with real money.

Gameplay Mechanics[edit]

Gacha games often feature a collection aspect, where players aim to collect various characters, items, or cards. The gacha mechanic is central to the gameplay, as it determines the rarity and power of the items or characters obtained. Players may use these items to progress through the game, compete in battles, or complete quests.

Types of Gacha[edit]

There are several types of gacha systems, including:

Standard Gacha: Players spend currency to receive a random item from a pool.
Step-Up Gacha: Offers increasing chances of obtaining rare items with each successive pull.
Event Gacha: Limited-time gacha pools that offer exclusive items or characters.

Monetization[edit]

Gacha games are primarily monetized through the sale of in-game currency. Players can purchase this currency with real money to increase their chances of obtaining rare items. Some games also offer subscription models or battle passes that provide additional benefits.

Controversy[edit]

Gacha games have been criticized for their similarity to gambling, as players spend money for a chance to obtain desired items. This has led to discussions about regulation and the ethical implications of such mechanics, especially concerning younger audiences.

Popular Gacha Games[edit]

Some well-known gacha games include:

Related Pages[edit]

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-= Gacha Game =
+== Gacha Game ==
-A '''Gacha game''' is a type of video game that implements the gacha (toy vending machine) mechanic. In these games, players spend a virtual currency to receive a random virtual item, similar to a capsule-toy vending machine. Gacha games are typically free-to-play and are monetized through microtransactions, where players can purchase in-game currency with real money.
+[[File:Video game loot box mockup.png|thumb|right|A mockup of a video game loot box, similar to those found in gacha games.]]
-== History ==
+A '''gacha game''' is a type of video game that implements the gacha (toy vending machine) mechanic. In these games, players spend a virtual currency to receive a random virtual item, similar to a loot box. Gacha games are typically free-to-play and monetize through microtransactions, where players can purchase in-game currency with real money.
-The concept of gacha games originated in Japan, where the term "gacha" refers to capsule-toy vending machines. The first gacha games appeared in the early 2010s, with the rise of mobile gaming. Popular early examples include ''[[Puzzle & Dragons]]'' and ''[[Fate/Grand Order]]''.
 == Gameplay Mechanics ==
-Gacha games often feature a collection aspect, where players aim to collect characters, items, or cards. The gacha mechanic is central to the gameplay, as players use it to obtain new characters or items. These games often include:
-* '''Summoning''': Players use in-game currency to "summon" or "pull" from a gacha pool, receiving random items or characters.
+Gacha games often feature a collection aspect, where players aim to collect various characters, items, or cards. The gacha mechanic is central to the gameplay, as it determines the rarity and power of the items or characters obtained. Players may use these items to progress through the game, compete in battles, or complete quests.
-* '''Rarity Tiers''': Items or characters are categorized into different rarity tiers, with rarer items being more powerful or desirable.
-* '''Events''': Limited-time events often feature exclusive gacha pools with unique items or characters.
+=== Types of Gacha ===
+There are several types of gacha systems, including:
+* '''Standard Gacha''': Players spend currency to receive a random item from a pool.
+* '''Step-Up Gacha''': Offers increasing chances of obtaining rare items with each successive pull.
+* '''Event Gacha''': Limited-time gacha pools that offer exclusive items or characters.
 == Monetization ==
-Gacha games are primarily monetized through microtransactions. Players can purchase in-game currency to perform more gacha pulls. This model has been highly successful, with some games generating billions of dollars in revenue.
+Gacha games are primarily monetized through the sale of in-game currency. Players can purchase this currency with real money to increase their chances of obtaining rare items. Some games also offer subscription models or battle passes that provide additional benefits.
 == Controversy ==
-Gacha games have been criticized for their monetization practices, which some compare to gambling. Concerns include:
-* '''Addiction''': The random nature of gacha pulls can lead to addictive behavior.
+Gacha games have been criticized for their similarity to gambling, as players spend money for a chance to obtain desired items. This has led to discussions about regulation and the ethical implications of such mechanics, especially concerning younger audiences.
-* '''Transparency''': Some games do not clearly disclose the odds of obtaining specific items.
-* '''Regulation''': Various countries have considered or implemented regulations to address these issues.
 == Popular Gacha Games ==
-Some of the most popular gacha games include:
+Some well-known gacha games include:
+* ''[[Fate/Grand Order]]''
 * ''[[Genshin Impact]]''
 * ''[[Fire Emblem Heroes]]''
-* ''[[Arknights]]''
-* ''[[Granblue Fantasy]]''
-== See Also ==
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Loot box]]
 * [[Microtransaction]]
 * [[Free-to-play]]
-* [[Loot box]]
-== References ==
-* "The Rise of Gacha Games: How They Took Over Mobile Gaming." [[GameSpot]].
-* "Gacha Games and Gambling: A Growing Concern." [[The Guardian]].
 [[Category:Video game genres]]
 [[Category:Mobile games]]
-[[Category:Free-to-play video games]]