This is the system Spain will implement to prevent minors from accessing games with loot boxes.

The loot box regulation law seeks to lead the way in Europe.

The Ministry of Consumption announced some measures. to organise loot boxes through the first draft. The Spanish Government announced a few weeks ago that it will become the first European country to regulate loot boxes, an issue the Netherlands and Belgium have grappled with in the past. One of the most commented measures is banning access to minors under the age of 18, with a system that will force anyone to present their National Identity Document.

The Ministry considers that traditional video games and random mechanics do not play in the same league, and therefore this law was created to control the randomness in question. this loot boxes They are defined as Random Reward Mechanisms (RAM). Moreover, cryptocurrencies and NFTs they too have been mixed with the same garlic and will be subject to the same law.

Consumption Minister Garzón has already predicted the possibility of banning booty boxes for minors in an interview with Xataka at the end of 2020. One compelling reason for this was that: some games had PEGI under 18Like FIFA. However, if you are over 18, you will have to go through a document verification system. When it’s time to pay, the game will have to ask DNI to proceed with the purchase. loot box.

the game will have to ask the DNI to proceed with the purchase of the loot box

Moreover, minors can limit money they get into apps with loot boxes. That is, an adult will be able to control a maximum income that you cannot transfer, through some settings at his disposal. Game sessions adapted to a predetermined time by the player may also be implemented.

Also, there are a few aspects that deserve comment on it. as are Gift Cards 50 or 20 euros, which can be purchased in physical establishments. From now on stores may have to request the DNI. Also, when opening a loot box you can see the percentage of chance of getting that prize, because the law will require a preview of this relevant information.