CM Spending Habbits

When you are eating at a restaurant you are helping pay for which of the following (select all that apply)

• Labor

• Street Repaving

• Rent

• Supplies

If you are dining out for luxury what are some suggestions for saving money? (Select all that apply)

• Search Groupon or other apps for Deals

• Share food

• Complain about your meal after eating it to see if you get a refund

• Join your favorite restaurant's email list

One secret of the free-to-play game business is...

• Allow players to play for free for the first month and THEN start charging

• Charge some players a lot to play while giving the game away for free to others

• Attract a lot of players and have the games last a long time full of little wins

Because humans naturally feel "loss aversion..."

• People refuse to play games they cannot win

• People will pay money to "rescue" themselves if they're about to lose

• They prefer to spend time doing other things than video games

Why do "loot boxes" or "card packs" encourage gamers to spend more?

• Gamers become confused by what to do next, so they spend more money

• These rewards package many items together, creating a better bargain

• People love surprises, which create more excitement than just buying a tool directly

Overall, what are TWO reasons it's easy to overspend on video game microtransactions?

• The individual cost is so small, so it doesn't feel like a big deal

• The games don't warn you that what you're doing costs money

• Because your bank account or credit card is already linked, you can spend the money instantly, without thinking much

• The games are all built in Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the U.S.