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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.

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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.

Tips for Playing
  • 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:

LocationNameTypeAlchemyTokensSell Gold
PickhamMagic WaterUsableYes100150
PickhamSilver PlatterShieldYes500100
PickhamAgility RingAccessoryYes1,000180
PickhamTitan BeltAccessoryYes1,5001,500
PickhamRune StaffStaffYes3,0003,150
PickhamPlatinum HeadgearHelmet5,0002,050
BaccaratPrayer RingAccessoryYes1,0001,500
BaccaratSpangled DressBodyYes3,0002,350
BaccaratSaint's AshesItemYes5,000150
BaccaratFalcon BladeSwordYes10,0005,000
BaccaratGothic MitreHelmet25,0008,000
BaccaratLiquid Metal ArmourBodyYes50,0004,750
BaccaratGringham WhipWhip200,00010,000

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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