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This article explains the legal peculiarities of microtransactions in video games, a commonly found monetization strategy that allows players to purchase virtual content through small transactions. It begins with a short explanation followed by a contractual classification under German law. Due to the largely uniform legal framework in the EU, the basic principles of harmonized consumer protection are discussed. Special attention is given to the consumer's right of withdrawal and the publisher's ability to exclude it. Another focus is on the legal statutes for the protection of minors that arise in the monetization of video games. Minors are particularly worthy of protection here and are protected by various legal instruments, which are also discussed.
