Casino

The Fortuna casino in Dragon Quest V.

The Casino is a recurring mini-game in the Dragon Quest series.

Casinos appear in all games beginning with Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. While gambling in the Dragon Quest series began in Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line, where merchants would give out tombola tickets for use similar to a slot machine, the full blown casino had its debut in the fourth title.

Description

One of the "mascots".

The Casino is a gambling hall, usually underground, where the player can use their gold coins to purchase casino tokens, or coins, which can then be wagered on various games of chance. The only reward for doing well in these games is more tokens, but after accruing large amounts of them, the player can cash them in for various special items, many of which cannot be obtained anywhere else and are usually among the most powerful in the game. Simply buying enough tokens to purchase the desired items would be insanely expensive, basically necessitating high performance on the casino floor if one wishes to obtain the best prizes. Of course, all games are set in favor of the player losing, so many devise special tricks to increase their odds. Tokens cannot be exchanged for gold.

The Casino is known for its "mascots", the energetic, bunny-eared young women who promote the location and do the more secretarial work.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies was the first main series game since Dragon Quest to not include a form of gambling.

Games

Slot machine

Insert 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 tokens for a chance to earn multiples of that amount with each spin. The input to return on these machines are very small in Dragon Quest IV. This game is the least likely to give the player a high return.

The Slot Machines in Dragon Warrior IV NES and Dragon Quest IV DS has 3 rows bets up to 5 coins and a small return for each win.

However in Dragon Quest V, VI, and XI, there are 5 rows which increases the chance of getting 3 or more in a row. The player can choose from 3 different slot machines colored either green, blue, or red which determines the minimum bet they can place. The player can place up to 9 tokens on green slot machines, 90 tokens on blue slot machines, and 900 tokens on red slot machines. These machines can give the player a high return if they win. In Dragon Quest VI, there is another type of slot machine that works identically to the ones in IV.

In Dragon Quest VIII the slot machines work largely the same as they did in IV, with the exception being that the player can bet tokens on slot machines that allow higher bets.

Video Poker

This game is played just like video poker (Jokers Wild video poker to be exact). The player is first dealt five cards. Then the player decides which cards to hold and which to draw. After the draw (if any) the player receives a payout for the following winning hands. Unlike real-life Jokers Wild video poker, the minimum pay out is two pair or better as opposed to pair of Kings or better. Also, any kind of Royal Flush will win the jackpot; in real video poker you must have a "natural" (no wild cards) Royal Flush for the jackpot. Starting with Dragon Quest V, only the Royal Jelly Flush wins the jackpot.

Poker Hands

Poker Hand	Requirements	Odds	Payout
Two Pair	Having two pairs of the same cards. (e.g. Pair of 2s and Pair of 3s)	15 to 1	1 to 1
Three of a kind	Having three of the same card. (e.g Three 4s)	36 to 1	1 to 1
Straight	Having cards in successive order in any suit. (e.g 5c, 6d, 7h, 8s, 9c)	237 to 1	2 to 1
Flush	Having any cards in the same suit. (e.g. 2s, 3s, 5s, 8s, Ks)	468 to 1	4 to 1
Full House	Having three of a kind and a pair in the same hand. (e.g. Three 10s and Two Jacks)	614 to 1	10 to 1
Four of a Kind	Having four of the same card. (e.g. Four Queens)	4004 to 1	20 to 1
Five of a Kind	Having four of the same card plus the joker.	22,101 to 1	50 to 1
Straight Flush	Having a straight in the same suit. (e.g. 5 to 9 in spades)	71,839 to 1	100 to 1
Royal Flush	Having a straight flush with the 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace.	649,020 to 1	200 to 1
Slime Flush	Having a royal flush in in the slime suit.	1,296,600 to 1	500 to 1

Note: Because of the addition of the Joker that can become the highest card the player needs, the odds are slightly lower than in regular poker.

Double or Nothing: After winning the hand, the dealer will allow the player to go double or nothing, betting their winnings on the chance to double their winnings or lose everything. The game consists of guessing whether or not the face-down card will be higher or lower than the face-up card. Guessing correctly will double the winnings. Guessing incorrectly ends the game and the player leaves with nothing. If the card chosen is the same, it is a draw, and the player gets another chance to guess.

The NES version of Dragon Quest IV, Dragon Quest VI, and Dragon Quest XI instead have the player pick between four cards. The player must guess which of the four cards will be higher than the current face-up card.

This game is played with a deck of 53 cards, including a Joker. The Joker is the highest and the four 2s are the lowest. Statistically, if the card is a 2, 3, or 4, the next card will be higher. Conversely, if the base card is an Ace, King or Queen, the next card will be lower. Should the Joker appear always pick lower. If the player understands statistics and has some luck, that player can rack up thousands of tokens.

In the NES version of Dragon Warrior IV, the player can place up to 100 tokens and get a high return if the player wins.

However in the Zenithia Trilogy remakes, the player can only bet up to 10 tokens and it is the least likely to give the player a high return.

In Dragon Quest XI, the player can bet up to 100 tokens before the second act and up to 1000 after the second act. This gives the player a high return if they win.

Monster Arena

Dragon Quest III Monster Arena

The Monster Arena has the player bet on one monster out of a pool of 3-5 that will then battle each other. The odds are listed before the match and affect the payout, but not necessarily its outcome. Once the match begins, the battle is actually performed as it might happen on the field, opening up the possibility of misses and other events, such as the effects of particular moves. The player is initially limited to a bet of only 50 tokens at once, but can earn up to 10,000 tokens in a single round if he continues to bet his winnings from previous rounds.

In Dragon Quest IV DS and Dragon Quest V, the Monster Arena is the best way to win coins as it gives the player a high return if the player wins the bet.

Lucky Panel

Introduced in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, the lucky panel is a matching game that allows the player to win items along with the usual tokens. The game starts with the player revealing six cards. Doing so gives the player some knowledge of what is under that card. If the player matches a pair of cards before the game actually begins, they stay flipped. After the six cards are revealed, the player is given three chances to match all the cards. If the player can do so within the chances allotted, they win all three prizes in the game. There are 12 cards in the game.

• Two Astrological Aquarius signs
• Two Astrological Cancer signs
• Two Astrological Scorpio signs
• Two Astrological Sagittarius signs
• Two Cursive V cards
• Six prize cards, two for each prize
• Shuffle All Cards
• One Bonus Turn.

The player should avoid the Shuffle All Cards card. Flipping it will usually result in the player losing this game. The player should aim for the One Bonus Turn card as it will help the player win this game.

Bingo

Introduced in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Bingo gives the player a bingo board with 24 set values plus a free space in the center. A machine randomly picks 10 numbers. Should the numbers form a five number line vertically, horizontally or diagonally, the player wins. The payout is higher the less numbers used to make Bingo.

Roulette

Introduced in Dragon Quest VIII, Roulette is equivalent to its real life counterpart, except that unlike a standard roulette wheel which has 00, 0, 1-36, the roulette wheel in this game consists of numbers 0-27 and no 00. A player puts a bet on a number in the hopes that a ball spinning on the roulette wheel lands on that particular number. They can also bet on the color, row, column, section, or corners. However, the payout becomes higher the less likely the odds are of the ball landing on a particular number.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

There are monster fight rings in Romaria, Isis, Manoza and Cantlin. The Hero is limited to placing bets to win gold. No special prizes are available.

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The casino is located in the castle town of Endor in the basement of the inn. It has a monster battle arena, slot machines, and a poker table. In Chapter 2, Alena and her entourage can buy 1 coin for 10 Gold and play at the casino while they are in town for the Endor Tournament. In Chapter 3, Torneko meets Ragnar there and learns from him that the casino was closed for renovations, and doesn't reopen until near the end of the chapter and he can buy 1 coin for 200 gold. In Chapter 5, the Hero discovers that Maya had blown all of her and Meena's money. The player can buy 1 token for 20 gold coins.

In the Cell phone remakes, some changes have been made in Dragon Quest IV DS. The Poker card game in the NES version allowed you to place up to 100 coins, the DS remake however only allows the player to place up to 10 coins. Some of the prizes have been replaced, The Liquid metal shield has been replaced with a Falcon blade, A Spangled sress armor has been added to the prize list. A second casino opens once the Pioneer Town is fully developed. It offers a different set of prizes including Magical skirt, Liquid metal helm, Gospel ring, than the Endor casino, but does not have a Monster Arena.

Endor Casino Prizes (NES version) Prize Tokens Information Magic potion 30 Recovers some MP on use. Wizard's ring 500 Restores some MP upon use until it crumbles. Staff of jubilation 1,000 33 Attack. An enemy who is struck by it smiles. Can only be equipped by Cristo, Brey, Mara and Nara. Mirror of Ra 2,500 Reverts shapeshifters. Meteorite bracer 4,000 Doubles Agility. Metal babble shield 50,000 60 Defence. When used in battle has the effect of the Fendspell. Can only be equipped by Cristo, Brey, Mara and Nara.

Endor Casino Prizes (Nintendo DS version) Prize Tokens Information Magic water 30 Recovers some MP on use. Prayer ring 500 5 Defense, restores some MP upon use until it crumbles. Gold bracer 1,000 5 Defense. Spangled dress 2,500 40 Defense. Can only be equipped by Alena, Maya, or Meena. Meteorite bracer 10,000 Doubles Agility. Falcon blade 65,000 66 Attack, attacks twice per round.

Pioneer Casino Prizes Prize Tokens Information Kamikazee bracer 500 15 Defence, and casts Kamikazee if the wearer is defeated. Magical skirt 1,000 45 Defence, protects against magical attacks. Can only be worn by female characters. Thalian staff 3,000 33 attack Ra's Mirror 10,000 Reverts shapeshifters. Liquid metal helm 100,000 50 Defence, and protects against Confusion, Paralysis, and Sleep. Gospel ring 250,000 50 Luck, avoids encounters.

After crossing the Trans-Montane Tunnel, The Hero receives a congratulations for crossing the tunnel for the 1,000th time (the number of times to cross varies). As a reward, The Hero receives 2,000 casino tokens. In the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo DS Version, the number of tokens awarded is 100.

The Hero will also receive 250,000 if 'The Big Book of Beasts' is filled out with all of the enemies encountered.

In the NES version, it is highly recommended that the player goes to the Poker Card table and bets 100 coins and risk the double or nothing round bets to make more money. However this is risky as the player can lose money and may have to rest the game. Once they win money the player should save the game at the church.

In the Nintendo DS and Cell phone remakes, it is highly recommended that the player goes to the Monster Arena and bets up to 50 tokens, they can place the bet on one monster which often fights in 3 or 4 monsters, the player has a 25 to 33 percent chance that the monster they bet on will survive and win the fight. If the players monsters wins the first round they can then choose to multiply their money and bet again on a monster. However this is risky as the players monster they bet on can die and lose the fight or if the player chooses to quit the round, sometimes the monster battles will end in a tie if they use up too many turns and the player will get their money back and has to try again. If the player wins over 10,000 coins the monster arena bet will end. Once they win money the player should save the game at the church.

The player can make easy money by buying Prayer rings for 500 tokes and sell them for 2250 gold coins. Later on, they can also buy Magical skirts for 1000 tokens and sell them for 7350 gold coins.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

This installment has a casino in Fortuna, in a highly decorated building at the center of town. It was the first casino to feature a slime race track.

In the remakes, a second casino is at the Ventuno Casino Ship ship near Pontoon. Aside from various games, both casinos also feature a T'n'T board in the lower level. The Fortuna casino features a monster arena, while the Ventuno one has poker tables instead.

Prize	Tokens	Information
Elfin elixir	300	Recovers all MP on use.
Yggdrasil leaf	1,000	Revives one fallen ally.
Kamikazee bracer	5,000	Casts Kamikazee if the wearer is defeated.
Falcon knife earrings	10,000	35 Attack, attacks twice per round. Can only be equipped by female Humans or Slime companions.
Monster magnet	20,000	5 Defence, and increases the chance of a monster being recruited. Can only be equipped by the Hero.
Metal king sword	50,000	130 Attack.
Gringham whip	250,000	100 Attack, hits all enemies.
Prizes are available at both Fortuna & Ventuna casinos.
The Monster magnet was added to the Cell phone ports of the game as of July 5, 2019.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

The game has three casinos, each with different prizes. They're found in:

• Port Haven - Stairway north of the port house.
• Turnscote - Center of the town.
• Greedmore Valley - Downstairs in the valley Inn.

Port Haven Prize Tokens Information Magic water 200 Recovers some MP on use. Silk tuxedo 500 10 Defence & 40 Style. Yggdrasil leaf 1,000 Revives one fallen ally. Dragon shield 2,000 30 Defence & 25{Style}}. Platinum mail 3,500 66 Defence & 51 Style. Kamikazee bracer 5,000 10 Style and casts Kamikazee if the wearer is defeated.

Turnscote Prize Tokens Information Silk tuxedo 500 10 Defence & 40 Style. Dragon shield 2,000 30 Defence & 25 Style. Platinum mail 3,500 66 Defence & 51 Style. Prayer ring 5,000 5 Defence & 22 Style, restores some MP upon use until it crumbles. Falcon blade 10,000 67 Attack & 32 Style. Can attack twice per round with it. Kerplunk bracer 20,000 10 Defence & 25 Style. Also casts Kerplunk if the wearer is defeated.

Greedmore Valley Prize Tokens Information Yggdrasil leaf 1,000 Revives one fallen ally. Prayer ring 5,000 5 Defence & 22 Style, restores some MP upon use until it crumbles. Falcon blade 10,000 67 Attack & 32 Style. Can attack twice per round with it. Kerplunk bracer 20,000 10 Defence & 25 Style. Also casts Kerplunk if the wearer is defeated. Metal king armour 150,000 115 Defence & 45 Style. Flail of destruction 300,000 125 Attack & 26 Style. Attacks all enemies.

It is highly recommended that the player place bets on the slot machine and bet up to 9 tokens, 90 tokens and 900 tokens. This is also risky as the player can lose money and may have to rest the game. Once they win money, the player should save the game at the church.

The player can make easy money at Port Haven by buying Silk tuxedo for 500 tokens and sell it for 2625 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Pilgrim's Rest Prize Tokens Information Trailblazing bandana 100 +5 Defence/+17 Style. Magic water 200 Restores a small amount of MP. Fishnet stockings 400 +5 Defence/+10 Style. Magic vestment 1,000 +30 Defence/+20 Style. Prayer ring 3,000 +5 Defence/+3 Style, restores some MP upon use until it crumbles. Bottlenose buckler 5,000 +28 Defence/+28 Style. Prizes are available in both the past and present

Buccanham Prize Tokens Information Yggdrasil leaf 1,000 Revives one character. Mysterious Fragment 2,000 ???? Enclosure Plan 5,000 Upgrades Monster Meadows. Mercury's rapier 10,000 +65 Attack/+32 Style, swift strike twice against an enemy. Sacred armour 20,000 +75 Defence/+55 Style, restores some HP once each turn. Metal king helm 50,000 +60 Defence/+38 Style.

The Haven Prize Tokens Information Smart suit 2,000 +40 Defence/+47 Style. Meteorite bracer 15,000 x2 Agility/+5 Style. Metal king armour 30,000 +115 Defence/+45 Style. Prism peacock heart 100,000 Allows a character to change their Vocation to Prism peacock Flail of destruction 300,000 +125 Attack/+26 Style, attacks all enemies. Skimpy nightie 500,000 +73 Defence/+88 Style, 1/6 chance to stun enemies!

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

This installment has casinos in both Baccarat and Pickham; the first one the player can access is in Pickham.

The casino in Baccarat has slot machines, roulette wheels, and a bingo machine operated by a healslime.

Pickham Casino Prizes Prize Tokens Information Magic water 100 Recovers some MP on use. Silver platter 500 8 Defence, can only be equipped by Jessica and Red. Agility ring 1000 Agility +15. Titan belt 1500 Attack +10. Rune staff 3000 30 Attack, casts Kabuff on use. Platinum headgear 5000 30 Defence.

Baccarat Casino Prizes Prize Tokens Information Prayer ring 1000 5 Defence, restores some MP upon use until it crumbles. Spangled dress 3000 46 Defence, can only be worn by Jessica and Red. Saint's Ashes 5000 For use in alchemy. Falcon blade 10,000 37 Attack, hits twice per round. Gothic mitre (3DS version only) 25,000 36 Defence, reduces the chance of being afflicted with Snooze, Whack, Fuddle, and Paralysis by 50%, can only be equipped by the Hero. Liquid metal armour 50000 101 Defence. Gringham Whip 200000 127 attack, hits all monsters.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

There are two casino available in the game. The first is at Puerto Valor. The second is in Octagonia after you defeated Booga in the second act. In the third act, new prices are available.

Puerto Valor Casino Prizes Prize Tokens Information Down the Rabbithole forge manual 500 Mercury's bandana 2,500 White shield 5,000 Yggdrasil leaf 5,000 Infernails 7,500 Staff of sentencing 7,500 Arriviste's vest 10,000 Elevating vest 10,000 Spangled dress 25,000 Platinum sword 50,000 Lightning lance 75,000 Platinum powersword 100,000 The Mothmask Propheties forge manual 1000 Act 3 only Sainted soma 30,000 Act 3 only Metal slime sword 250,000 Act only Liquid metal helm 500,000 Act only Yggdrasil dew 10,000 Act 3 only Agate of Evolution 50,000 Act 3 only Spectralite 200,000 Act 3 only Devilry drinker 800,000 Act 3 only

Octagonia Casino Prizes Prize Tokens Information Love potion 100 Sage's elixir 1,000 Bow tie 3,000 Your Very Own Aegis of Illusions 5,000 Molten globules 20,000 Cheat sheet 30,000 Mardi garb 40,000 Imp knife 60,000 Scandalous swimsuit 70,000 Fire ball 80,000 Peerless parade costume 90,000 Act 3 only Baumren's bell 120,000 Twinkling tuxedo 200,000 Shimmering dress 200,000 Happy hat 300,000 Gringham whip 750,000 Elfin elixir 10,000 Slime crown 50,000 Überswords Illustrated forge manual 70,000 Gold bar 100,000 Pep pip 125,000 Hot bikini 150,000 Metal king helm 1,000,000

See also

• Bank
• Inn
• Church

Gallery

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  Famicom art of a casino token

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  Maribel Mayde concentrating at a casino in VII

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  Casino on a manga cover