Playing the Poker Mini-Game
To access this mini-game, you must complete Event Quest 15—Poker Face. To play poker, head to Duval and enter the bar called “Film Noir”. You have to buy chips from the bartender before you can play, and he will also exchange chips for prizes.
When you are ready to try your luck, speak to the Masked Dealer.
If you get at least two pair, you get a prize corresponding to the value of your hand, and will be given a chance to double up (to go double-or-nothing) in the following bonus round(s). If you want to increase your chips quickly, make hands of at least two pairs and continuously double up. A good strategy when choosing to double up is if you see a number less than 8 select HIGH, and select LOW for 9 or higher as described below.
How to Play Poker
- Make specific combinations by exchanging and arranging a hand of five cards. Winnings will be given in chips.
- A deck of 54 cards will be used (52 cards + 2 jokers).
- Select card(s) to be exchanged from your hand.
- You can double up once you have a poker hand.
- Doubling up is when you guess whether the next card will be higher or lower than the last card dealt. Get it right, and you’ll double your winnings!
- You can double up eight times in a row. If two cards of the same value are dealt, it is treated as a loss.
- The value of the cards when doubling up is the same as in poker.
Rules
- A bet is any number between 10 and 100 chips.
- With one pair, it is declared a draw and chips are refunded.
- A joker can be used as a substitute for any card.
Poker Hands
| Official Title | Description | Sample Cards | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five of a Kind | Four cards of the same number and a joker |
|
100x |
| Royal Straight Flush | Cards 10, J, Q, K, A of the same suit |
|
50x |
| Straight Flush | Five cards in sequential order of the same suit |
|
20x |
| Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same number |
|
10x |
| Full House | Three cards of the same number and a pair |
|
8x |
| Flush | Five cards of the same suit |
|
7x |
| Straight | Five cards in sequential order |
|
5x |
| Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same number |
|
3x |
| Two Pair | Two pairs of cards of the same number |
|
2x |
| One Pair | One pair of cards of the same number |
|
1x |
Poker Prizes
The chips you earn in this game can be redeemed for a number of precious items that will make your life much easier. If you have Gold Dice or Silver Dice items in your possession when you start a game of poker, the Use item option will appear and you’ll be able to select which dice you wish to use. The Gold Dice make flushes occur more frequently, while Silver Dice make more jokers appear. You can use both dice together if you like. The effect lasts for four or five games, allowing you to earn a large amount of chips quickly.
To accumulate chips, use the Gold Dice item. If you win using this, it’s possible to get 179200 chips at one go. To do so, buy chips with gald, redeem them for the Gold Dice item, then save your game before you sit down to play. The Gold Dice item will ensure you a flush four or five times in a row, so double up for eight straight wins. If you have extra chips left over and you want to cash out, buy Iolite Ore, which can be sold for 20000 gald.
Useful Items to Get
| Required Chips | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
5000 |
Red Cape | Absorbs Fire, Earth, and Light damage, but you take double damage from Water, Wind, and Dark. It’s extremely useful against foes who don’t attack with those elements. |
|
5000 |
Blue Cape | Absorbs Water, Wind, and Dark damage, but you take double damage from Fire, Earth, and Light. This gives you an option for when the Red Cape would be ineffective. |
|
8000 |
Yin and Yang | An Extractor that extracts Light (4x) and Dark (4x). |
|
8000 |
Scorched Earth | An Extractor that extracts Fire (3x), Earth (2x), and Dark (2x). |
|
9000 |
Torch Nebula | An Extractor that extracts Fire (3x), Earth (4x), Light (1x), Dark (1x). |
|
10000 |
Erupting Geyser | An Extractor that extracts Fire (2x), Water (3x), Wind (3x), and Earth (2x). |
|
20000 |
Friendship Potion | An item that boosts your affinity with a character by 500 points. Useful for when you want to get a certain Skill Tome early. |
|
5000 |
Iolite Ore | A material that has no particular use but can be sold for 20000 gald. Converting all of your chips into Iolite Ore and then Iolite Ore into gald is an efficient way to pay your debt. |
Complete List of Poker Prizes
| Name | Type | Chips |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Seal |
Accessory |
10000 |
| Red Cape |
Accessory |
5000 |
| Blue Cape |
Accessory |
5000 |
| Gold Leggings |
Accessory |
7500 |
| Gambler Outfit (Ludger) |
20000 |
|
| Gambler Haircut (Ludger) |
5000 |
|
| No Jacket 2 (Ludger) |
10000 |
|
| Lady Xillia Outfit (Milla) |
25000 |
|
| Casual Attire (Alvin) |
25000 |
|
| Halo |
5000 |
|
| Angel Wings |
5000 |
|
| Devil Wings |
5000 |
|
| Devil Tail |
5000 |
|
| Drippy Nose |
3500 |
|
| Earrings |
5000 |
|
| Heart Eyepatch |
5000 |
|
| Top Hat |
5000 |
|
| Mini Top Hat |
5000 |
|
| Sideburns |
3500 |
|
| Ducktail |
3500 |
|
| Yin and Yang |
Extractor |
8000 |
| Scorched Earth |
Extractor |
8000 |
| Torch Nebula |
Extractor |
9000 |
| Erupting Geyser |
Extractor |
10000 |
| Gold Dice |
1000 |
|
| Silver Dice |
500 |
|
| Kitty Krisps |
300 |
|
| Gummy Fishies |
500 |
|
| Catnip |
1000 |
|
| Kitty Toy |
1500 |
|
| Royal Feast |
3000 |
|
| Friendship Potion |
20000 |
|
| Copper Chunk |
Material |
3000 |
| Claricite |
Material |
3500 |
| Lumicite |
Material |
4000 |
| Puricite |
Material |
5000 |
| Finest Fur |
Material |
4000 |
| Whirling Seashell |
Material |
3000 |
| Crystal Seashell |
Material |
3500 |
| Indigo Orb |
Material |
4000 |
| Yellow Orb |
Material |
4000 |
| Block of Quartz |
Material |
250 |
| Ancient Fossilized Insect |
Material |
2000 |
| Iolite Ore |
Material |
5000 |