Tombola Mini-Game Guide (Dragon Quest II)

In this remake, the Tombola (Lottery) is far more generous than in the NES original, and there are now multiple locations to play, each with slightly different prize pools for the mid-tier rewards.

How to get Tickets:

• Shops: You still get a free ticket roughly every ~500-1000 Gold spent at Item Shops.

• Mersea (Post-Game): The most important addition. In the post-game, a merchant in the southeast corner of Mersea will simply sell you Tombola Tickets for roughly 600G each. This effectively lets you buy the top-tier prizes with enough cash.

Tombola Locations:

1. Leftwyne: The first one you find. Good for early herbs and antidotes.

2. Moonahan: The "classic" spot.

   • Tip: After you defeat Hargon, the owner here gives you a free ticket every time you speak to him. It’s tedious, but infinite.

3. Rippleport: Located near the inn.

4. Burrowell: In the underground city.

5. Beran: The main hub for the late game.

6. Dirkandor: Located in the castle town.

7. Cloudsgate Citadel: Only accessible in the post-game after making a wish to Xenlon.

Key Prizes to Aim For:

• Gold (3 Moons): Loyalty Card (Grants 20% off all shops). This is the "Grand Prize" in Rippleport and Moonahan. Get this ASAP to save money on expensive gear in Rondarxia.

• Red (3 Suns): Golden Claws (Available in the Dirkandor Tombola). In the original, you had to find these in a pyramid basement while fighting enemies every step. Winning them here is much safer!