BoxBot is a battle RPG bot focused on collecting weapons through loot boxes and fighting friends.
Why is it so popular in Australia and beyond?
Australia has a strong culture of “Pokies” (slot machines found in pubs). BoxBot scratches that same itch—offering the thrill of opening a box to see what’s inside—without spending real money. It is the ultimate “Gacha Simulator” for Discord communities.
🌏 History: The Digital Gacha
- Origins: Released around 2018-2019, BoxBot capitalized on the “Loot Box” trend in gaming.
- Concept: Instead of complex RPG mechanics, it focused on the simple joy of unboxing. “Will I get a stick? Or a laser sword?”
- Cult Following: Despite being text-based, the humor of the items (like fighting with a “Wet Fish”) kept communities hooked.
⚙️ Game Loop: Earn, Open, Fight
The cycle is simple but addictive:
- Earn Money: Use daily and hourly commands.
- Unbox: Buy boxes ranging from Common to Ultra Rare.
- Collect: Find hundreds of weapons with unique stats.
- Battle: Equip your gear and fight other players to steal their cash.
💻 Essential Command List
The default prefix is b!.
📦 Loot & Economy
| Command | Description |
| b!daily | Claims your daily cash bonus. |
| b!hourly | Claims your hourly bonus. |
| b!shop | Lists available boxes to buy. |
| b!buy [Box Name] | Purchases a box (e.g., b!buy Rare Box). |
| b!open [Box Name] | Opens the box to reveal your item. |
| b!inv | Shows your inventory. |
⚔️ Battle
| Command | Description |
| b!use [Item] | Equips a weapon (e.g., b!use Sword). |
| b!attack @User | Attacks another player. |
| b!opt in | Crucial. Enables PvP mode. |
| b!opt out | Disables PvP (Passive Mode). |
🚀 Tutorial: How to Start Fighting
BoxBot has a safety feature called “Opt-in.” You cannot fight until you enable it.
Step 1: Get Cash
Type b!daily and b!hourly. You now have your starting funds.
Step 2: Unbox
- Check b!shop.
- Buy a box: b!buy Common Box.
- Open it: b!open Common Box.
- Result: “You found a Rusty Knife!”
Step 3: Equip & Opt-In
- Equip your weapon: b!use Rusty Knife.
- Enter the Arena: Type b!opt in.
- Warning: Once you do this, other players can attack you!
Step 4: Duel
Find a friend who has also opted in.
- Type b!attack @Friend.
- The bot calculates damage based on your weapon stats. If you win, you gain XP and sometimes steal money.
❓ FAQ: Troubleshooting
Q: I can’t attack anyone!
A: Check Opt-in Status.
Both you AND your target must have run b!opt in. You cannot attack pacifists.
Q: My weapon disappeared.
A: Durability.
Weapons break after a certain number of uses. This forces you to keep opening boxes to find replacements.
Q: How do I get better weapons?
A: Buy expensive boxes.
Save up your money for Ultra Rare boxes. They contain legendary items with high damage and durability.
Q: Can I sell items?
A: Yes.
Type b!sell [Item Name] to get some cash back for useless items.
🌟 Conclusion
BoxBot is the perfect “filler” game for Discord. It doesn’t require hours of grinding like an MMO bot.
It’s about the 30-second thrill: Getting daily cash, opening one box, and laughing when you get a “Banana” as a weapon.
Next Step for You: Invite BoxBot, type b!daily, and open your first box to see if the RNG gods are with you!