TIL what is a "blind pack" aka blind bag or blind box. Also "pity mechanics". But I surmise from TFA that they are talking about virtual blind packs, not physi

TIL what is a "blind pack" aka blind bag or blind box. Also "pity mechanics". But I surmise from TFA that they are talking about virtual blind packs, not physical ones. "ABSTRACT: Blind boxes are novel, gambling-like physical products that consumers can buy to obtain randomized content. [...] The relevant provisions, which include consumer protection and harm minimization measures such as setting age limits; publishing probability disclosures; and implementing “pity mechanics” that guarantee that the consumer will receive the rarer content that they desire after making a predetermined number of purchases, are translated and commented upon."[0] [0]https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/glr2.2022.0012 https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/glr2.2022.0012