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The '''Casino''' is a recurring mini-game in the {{DQSeries}}.

 

Casinos appear in all games beginning with {{DQ4}}. While gambling in the {{DQSeries}} began in {{II}}, where [[merchant]]s would give out [[tombola]] tickets for use similar to a slot machine, the full blown casino had its debut in the {{IV}}.

The Casino is a gambling hall, usually underground, where the player can use their {{Gold}} to purchase casino [[token]]s, or coins, which can then be wagered on various games of chance. The only reward for doing well in these games is more [[token]]s, 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 [[token]]s 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.  [[Token]]s cannot be exchanged for [[gold]].

Insert 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 [[token]]s 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.  

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 [[token]]s on green slot machines, 90 [[token]]s on blue slot machines, and 900 [[token]]s 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 [[token]]s on slot machines that allow higher bets.

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.

::'''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.

 

 

::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 [[token]]s.

In the {{NES}} version of {{Dragon Warrior IV}}, the player can place up to 100 [[token]]s and get a high return if the player wins.

However in the [[Zenithia trilogy]] remakes, the player can only bet up to 10 [[token]]s and it is the least likely to give the player a high return.

In {{Dragon Quest XI}}, the player can bet up to 100 [[token]]s before the second act and up to 1000 after the second act. This gives the player a high return if they win.

[[File:DQIII Romaria Casino.png|right|thumb|150px|{{Dragon Quest III}} Monster Arena]]

The [[Monster Arena]] has the player bet on one {{MFamilies}} 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 [[token]]s 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.

Introduced in {{DQ7}}, the lucky panel is a matching game that allows the player to win items along with the usual [[token]]s. 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.

Introduced in {{VIII}}, 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.

There are [[Monster Arena]] rings in [[Romaria]], [[Isis]], [[Manoza]] and [[Cantlin]]. The {{Hero 3}} is limited to placing bets to win [[gold]].  No special prizes are available.

The casino is located in the castle town of [[Endor]] in the basement of the [[inn]]. It has a [[Monster Arena]], slot machines, and a poker table. In {{DQ4 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 {{DQ4 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 {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, the {{Hero 4}} discovers that {{Maya}} had blown all of her and {{Meena}}'s money. The player can buy 1 [[token]] for 20 {{Gold}}.

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 dress 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)====

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

|Recovers some {{MP}} on use.

|Restores some {{MP}} upon use until it crumbles.

|33 {{Attack}}. An enemy who is struck by it smiles. Can only be equipped by [[Kiryl|Cristo]], [[Borya|Brey]], [[Maya Mahabala|Mara]] and [[Meena Mahabala|Nara]].

|60 {{Defence}}. When used in battle has the effect of the [[Snub|Fendspell]]. Can only be equipped by [[Kiryl|Cristo]], [[Borya|Brey]], [[Maya Mahabala|Mara]] and [[Meena Mahabala|Nara]].

====Endor Casino Prizes ([[Nintendo DS]] version)====

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|5 {{Defense}}, restores some {{MP}} upon use until it crumbles.

|5 {{Defense}}.

|40 {{Defense}}. Can only be equipped by [[Alena]], {{Maya}}, or {{Meena}}.

|Doubles {{Agility}}.

|66 {{Attack}}, attacks twice per round.

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

|15 {{Defence}}, and casts [[Kamikazee]] if the wearer is defeated.

|45 {{Defence}}, protects against magical attacks. Can only be worn by female characters.  

|50 {{Defence}}, and protects against [[Confusion]], [[Paralysis]], and {{Sleep}}.  

|50 {{Luck}}, avoids [[encounter]]s.

After crossing the [[Trans-Montane Tunnel]], The {{Hero 4}} receives a congratulations for crossing the tunnel for the 1,000th time (the number of times to cross varies).  As a reward, The {{Hero 4}} receives 2,000 casino [[token]]s.  In the [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] Version, the number of [[token]]s awarded is 100.

 

The {{Hero 4}} will also receive 250,000 if [['The Big Book of Beasts']] is filled out with all of the enemies [[encounter]]ed.

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]]. If playing this NES game on an emulator, the player can use a save state feature to win at the poker game.

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 [[token]]s, they can place the bet on one {{MFamilies}} which often fights in 3 or 4 {{MFamilies}}s, the player has a 25 to 33 percent chance that the {{MFamilies}} they bet on will survive and win the fight. If the players {{MFamilies}}s wins the first round they can then choose to multiply their money and bet again on a {{MFamilies}}. However this is risky as the players {{MFamilies}} they bet on can die and lose the fight or if the player chooses to quit the round, sometimes the {{MFamilies}} 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 [[token]]s the {{MFamilies}} arena bet will end. Once they win money the player should save the game at the [[church]].

The Gospel ring accessory which turns off random encounters is actually a useless item in Dragon Quest IV since it isn't available until Chapter 6 and is often a useless item and isn't worth the 250,000 coins to get since the player is near the end of the game.

The player can make easy money by buying [[Prayer ring]]s for 500 [[token]]s and sell them for 2250 {{Gold}}. Later on, they can also buy [[Magical skirt]]s for 1000 [[token]]s and sell them for 7350 {{Gold}}.

In the remakes, a second casino is at the [[Pontoon and Ventuno|Ventuno]] Casino [[Ship]] ship near [[Pontoon and Ventuno|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 [[Pontoon and Ventuno|Ventuno]] one has poker tables instead.

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

|Recovers all {{MP}} on use.

|35 {{Attack}}, attacks twice per round. Can only be equipped by female [[Human]]s or {{Slime}} companions.

|5 {{Defence}}, and increases the chance of a [[Monster recruitment|monster being recruited]].  Can only be equipped by the {{Hero 5}}.

|130 {{Attack}}.

|100 {{Attack}}, hits all enemies.

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

|Recovers some {{MP}} on use.

|10 {{Defence}} & 40 {{Style}}.

|30 {{Defence}} & 25{Style}}.

|66 {{Defence}} & 51 {{Style}}.

|10 {{Style}} and casts [[Kamikazee]] if the wearer is defeated.

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

|10 {{Defence}} & 40 {{Style}}.

|30 {{Defence}} & 25 {{Style}}.

|66 {{Defence}} & 51 {{Style}}.

|5 {{Defence}} & 22 {{Style}}, restores some {{MP}} upon use until it crumbles.

|67 {{Attack}} & 32 {{Style}}.  Can attack twice per round with it.

|10 {{Defence}} & 25 {{Style}}.  Also casts [[Kerplunk]] if the wearer is defeated.

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

|5 {{Defence}} & 22 {{Style}}, restores some {{MP}} upon use until it crumbles.

|67 {{Attack}} & 32 {{Style}}.  Can attack twice per round with it.

|10 {{Defence}} & 25 {{Style}}.  Also casts [[Kerplunk]] if the wearer is defeated.

|115 {{Defence}} & 45 {{Style}}.

|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 [[token]]s, 90 [[token]]s and 900 [[token]]s. 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 [[token]]s and sell it for 2625 {{Gold}}.

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

| +5 {{Defence}}/+17 {{Style}}.

|Restores a small amount of {{MP}}.

| +5 {{Defence}}/+10 {{Style}}.

| +30 {{Defence}}/+20 {{Style}}.

| +5 {{Defence}}/+3 {{Style}}, restores some {{MP}} upon use until it crumbles.

| +28 {{Defence}}/+28 {{Style}}.

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

| Revives one character.

|{{Mysterious Fragment}}

| Upgrades [[Monster Meadows]].

| +65 {{Attack}}/+32 {{Style}}, swift strike twice against an enemy.

| +75 {{Defence}}/+55 {{Style}}, restores some {{HP}} once each turn.

| +60 {{Defence}}/+38 {{Style}}.

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

| +40 {{Defence}}/+47 {{Style}}.

| x2 {{Agility}}/+5 {{Style}}.

| +115 {{Defence}}/+45 {{Style}}.

| Allows a character to change their {{Vocation}} to [[Prism peacock (vocation)|Prism peacock]]

| +125 {{Attack}}/+26 {{Style}}, attacks all enemies.

| +73 {{Defence}}/+88 {{Style}}, 1/6 chance to stun enemies!

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

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====[[Pickham]]====

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|Recovers some {{MP}} on use.

|8 {{Defence}}, can only be equipped by {{Jessica}} and [[Red]].

|1,000

|{{Agility}} +15.

|{{Attack}} +10.

|3,000

|30 {{Attack}}, casts [[Kabuff]] on use.

|5,000

|30 {{Defence}}.

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====[[Baccarat]]====

{|width="75%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"  

|width="15%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">Prize</font>'''

|width="10%" valign="top" style="background:#4682B4"|'''<font color="#ffffff">[[Token]]s</font>'''

|1,000

|5 {{Defence}}, restores some {{MP}} upon use until it crumbles.

|46 {{Defence}}, can only be worn by {{Jessica}} and [[Red]].

|5,000

|For use in [[alchemy]].

|10,000

|37 {{Attack}}, hits twice per round.

|36 {{Defence}}, reduces the chance of being afflicted with [[Snooze]], [[Whack]], [[Fuddle]], and [[Paralysis]] by 50%, can only be equipped by the {{Hero 8}}.

|50,000

|101 {{Defence}}.

|200,000

|127 attack, hits all {{MFamilies}}s.

 

|Revives one ally.

 

DQIV_Casino_Token.png|{{Famicom}} art of a casino [[token]].

DQ 4koma Gekijou 10.png|Casino on a manga cover.