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Tombola is a mini-game featured in the Dragon Quest series. Each play requires a Tombola ticket, which can be found in chests, as drops from enemies, or as gifts from regular customers to supported businesses. Tickets are often given by shop keepers in exchange for making multiple purchases.
In most of its appearances, above its regular first-class prize, the Tombola has a secret grand prize, which it has often been the fabled Loyalty card, a shoppig card that reduces the cost of items purchases at any shop, while its lowest prize is typically a new Tombola ticket for an extra spin.
Appearances[]
Dragon Quest II[]
Formerly translated as the lottery, this game's tombola plays more like a slot-machine. Playing the Tombola requires matching symbols (similar to the Five Sigils) in order to win a prize. Unlike the slot-machines found in most Casinos, which will eventually stop rolling on their own, the rolling symbols of the Tombola must be manually stopped. Unlike in other installments, the tombola is available in multiple locations:
The payouts are as follows:
| Symbol | Prize |
|---|---|
| 2 out of 3 matched symbols | Tombola ticket |
| 3 Heart Symbols | Medicinal herb (WarpWing in the GBC Version) |
| 3 Water Symbols | Banishing bell |
| 3 Moon Symbols | Wizard's staff |
| 3 Star Symbols | Prayer ring |
| 3 Sun Symbols | Loyalty card |
Interestingly, after the defeat of Hargon, the Tombola owner in Moonahan gifts the heroes with a free Tombola ticket every time they talk to him. In addition, the Tombola in Leftwyne can still be played in the aftermath of the fell priest's ambitions. While there is no reason to earn the prizes given that all enemies are gone and all other shops are closed in celebration of the Luminaries' victory, the Tombola game can thus be played to the player's heart's content.
Dragon Quest V[]
Tombola is played at the pub in Lodestar Harbour in the remake of Dragon Quest V. In this game, tombola consists of a traditionally japanese spinning wheel, which yields various colored marbles. Depending on the color of marble which is released, the player wins a specific prize. Earning a good prize typically requires many attempts. The marbles are drawn automatically, and prizes are awarded accordingly:
| Color | Prize |
|---|---|
| Black | None |
| White | Tombola ticket |
| Green | T'n'T ticket |
| Blue | Rockbomb shard |
| Red | Paxa punch |
| Silver | Prayer ring |
| Gold | Loyalty card |
Dragon Quest VII[]
The game of Tombola can be played in the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII, being virtually identical to its Dragon Quest V incarnation. The Tombola will become available to play in a tent in the western side of town after The Haven has been expanded a few times. The following prizes consist of:
| Color | Prize |
|---|---|
| Black | None |
| White | Tombola ticket |
| Green | Shiny bauble |
| Blue | Elfin elixir |
| Red | Bonus ball |
| Silver | Bumper bonus ball |
| Gold | Extra-elevating shoes |
Dragon Quest XI[]
A version of Tombola identical to the one from Dragon Quest II, can be played by using the Tombola ticket from the bag inventory. Said ticket can be found as a golden sparkle on the floor of Puerto Valor's Casino, near the bar area in the lower level. Like its previous incarnation, the rolling symbols of the Tombola must be manually stopped, but unlike previously, the prizes are exclusively different quantities of gold.
The payouts are as follows:
| Symbol | Prize |
|---|---|
| 2 out of 3 matched symbols | Nothing |
| 3 Heart Symbols | 2 gold |
| 3 Water Symbols | 10 gold |
| 3 Moon Symbols | 50 gold |
| 3 Star Symbols | 300 gold |
| 3 Sun Symbols | 1000 gold |
Dragon Quest Swords[]
Tombola is played at the item shop at Castle Avalonia. In this game, like its Dragon Quest V incarnation, tombola consists of a spinning wheel which yields various colored marbles. Depending on the color of marble which is released, the Hero wins a specific prize. Earning a good prize typically requires many attempts. Using the Wii remote, the player must spin the controller in a circular motion quickly to have a chance at winning the top prizes.
| Prize Rank | Item |
|---|---|
| Fifth Prize | Strong medicine |
| Fourth Prize | Replenishield powder |
| Third Prize | phial of Magic water |
| Second Prize | Uber ruby of protection Ruby of protection Ruby of protection +1 |
| First Prize | Gold bar |
| Grand Prize | Loyalty card (first time win) Liquid Metal Shield (second time win onward) |
Other languages[]
| Other languages | |
| French | |
| German | Tombola |
| Spanish | |
| Italian | |
| Dutch | Unknown |
| Norwegian | Unknown |
| Greek | Unknown |
| Portuguese | Unknown |
| Russian | Unknown |
| Chinese | |
| Korean | |
| v · e · dDragon Quest Swords | |
| Chapters |
Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 • Chapter 6 • Chapter 7 • Chapter 8 |
| Characters | |
| Story Bosses |
Briquet • Draug • Emissary of Xiphos • Fishy Monster • Golok the Gatekeeper • Großmesser • Sir Dirk Worthington • Xiphos the Deathbringer |
| Mirror Bosses |
Clank 'n' Knalc • Der Gib • Edahs 'Sohpix • King Latem • Nomeg • Nomegoen • Salta • Valgirt • Valgirt Nedlog |
| Locations |
Avalonia • Arondight Heights • Caliburn Cave • Castle Avalonia • Deathbringer's Citadel • Galantyne Glades • Mirror World • Northern Plains • Olde Reflectory • Red Sea • Secace Seacove • Tower of Mirrors |
| Key Terms |
Lucky Bag • Level Scoring • Master Stroke • Mini Medal • Payback Mode • Rorrim Mask • Rednusadner • Sword Tempering • Tombola |
| Lists |
Accessories • Armor • Bosses • Monsters • Enemy Encounters • Helmets • Items • Level Bonuses • Locations • Characters • Mirror Bosses • Shields • Tempering Materials • Weapons |