Discover the ins and outs of Dragon Quest VIII's casinos in Pickham and Baccarat. Learn about token costs, best items to buy, and winning strategies for Slots and Roulette.
Dragon Quest VIII features two casinos: one in Pickham, available early, and another in Baccarat, which unlocks later. Both casinos use Casino Tokens, purchasable for 20G each, which are interchangeable but cannot be sold for Gold. While the game offers Slots and Bingo, Roulette is highlighted as the most effective game for farming tokens.
- Always save and quicksave before playing. Reload your save if you lose, and save again if you win big to protect your initial investment.
- For Gold Farming, purchase and sell Magic Waters or Prayer Rings, as they offer the best return on investment.
Casino Items and Costs:
| Location | Name | Type | Alchemy | Tokens | Sell Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickham | Magic Water | Usable | Yes | 100 | 150 |
| Pickham | Silver Platter | Shield | Yes | 500 | 100 |
| Pickham | Agility Ring | Accessory | Yes | 1,000 | 180 |
| Pickham | Titan Belt | Accessory | Yes | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Pickham | Rune Staff | Staff | Yes | 3,000 | 3,150 |
| Pickham | Platinum Headgear | Helmet | 5,000 | 2,050 | |
| Baccarat | Prayer Ring | Accessory | Yes | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Baccarat | Spangled Dress | Body | Yes | 3,000 | 2,350 |
| Baccarat | Saint's Ashes | Item | Yes | 5,000 | 150 |
| Baccarat | Falcon Blade | Sword | Yes | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| Baccarat | Gothic Mitre | Helmet | 25,000 | 8,000 | |
| Baccarat | Liquid Metal Armour | Body | Yes | 50,000 | 4,750 |
| Baccarat | Gringham Whip | Whip | 200,000 | 10,000 |
Casino Games Available:
- Pickham: Slots, Bingo
- Baccarat: Slots, Bingo, Roulette
Slots
Slot machines in Dragon Quest VIII have three reels. You can bet on five different lines, increasing your chances of winning, though profitability depends on the outcome. Payouts include Triple 7s (x1,000), Triple Melons (x500), Triple Pineapples (x200), Triple Oranges (x100), Triple Lemons (x50), Triple Slimes (x20), Triple Cherries (x10), and Double Cherries (x5).
Roulette
Roulette is considered the best game for farming Casino Tokens. The game involves betting on numbers, combinations, or colors. Bets can be categorized as Inside Betting (numbers 0-27, minimum $1.00) or Outside Betting (Thirds, Evens/Odds, Red/Blue, minimum $10.00).
Roulette Betting Options:
- Inside Betting:
- Single Number: Bet on one number (Payout 28:1).
- Double Number: Bet between two numbers (Payout 14:1).
- Quad Number: Bet between four numbers (Payout 7:1).
- Column: Bet on a column of three numbers (Payout 8:1).
- Double Column: Bet between two columns for six numbers (Payout 5:1).
- Outside Betting:
- Thirds (Column/Row): Bet on one of three sections, covering 9 numbers (Payout 3:1).
- Even / Odds: Bet on all even or odd numbers. Always choose Odds as there is one more odd number (Payout 2:1).
- Red / Blue: Bet on all red or blue numbers. Always choose Red as there is one more red number (Payout 2:1).
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