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}} Also known as the '''Manderville Gold Saucer''', it is the arcade mode of [[Final Fantasy XIV]], and it was released in [[patch 2.51]]. The Gold Saucer is a game center with various [[#Mini-Games|mini-games]] such as [[Triple Triad]] and [[Chocobo Racing]]. Players will be able to earn tokens called [[Manderville Gold Saucer Points]] {{MGP}} (MGP) by participating in Gold Saucer activities. These tokens cannot be traded or sold, but they can be exchanged for Gold Saucer specific [[#Rewards|rewards]]. The Gold Saucer was originally from ''Final Fantasy VII''.  
 
Also known as the Manderville Gold Saucer, it is the arcade mode of [[Final Fantasy XIV]], and it was released in [[patch 2.51]]. The Gold Saucer is a game center with various [[#Mini-Games|mini-games]] such as [[Triple Triad]] and [[Chocobo Racing]]. Players will be able to earn tokens called [[Manderville Gold Saucer Points]] {{MGP}} (MGP) by participating in Gold Saucer activities. These tokens cannot be traded or sold, but they can be exchanged for Gold Saucer specific [[#Rewards|rewards]]. The Gold Saucer was originally from ''Final Fantasy VII''.  
:''Note: [[Airship]] travel '''to''' The Gold Saucer is free from any destination. In order for the player not to be trapped, return travel to [[Ul'dah]] is '''also''' free. This allows for a cost-saving shortcut to [[Ul'dah]] by round-tripping the Saucer.''
:''Note: [[Airship]] travel '''to''' The Gold Saucer is free from any destination. In order for the player not to be trapped, return travel to [[Ul'dah]] is '''also''' free. This allows for a cost-saving shortcut to [[Ul'dah]] by round-tripping the Saucer.''
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Revision as of 16:17, 15 April 2022

The Gold Saucer

Type
Zone
Zone
Thanalan
(Aldenard)
Connects to
Ul'dah (Airship)
Gridania (Airship)
Limsa Lominsa (Airship)
Ishgard (Airship)
Aetherytes
Gold Saucer Aetheryte Plaza (X:6.0, Y:6.1)

Gold saucer1.jpg
The Gold Saucer

An amusement park located at Southern Thanalan, founded and managed by the master goldsmith Godbert Manderville. It has a Cactuar known as "Senor Sabotender" as the official mascot of the park. Players can participate in different minigames such as the Triple Triad, Chocobo Racing, and many more to obtain a special currency known as MGP (Manderville Gold Saucer Points), which can be used to buy exclusive rewards in the park.

— In-game description

The Gold Saucer is a zone in Thanalan. Also known as the Manderville Gold Saucer, it is the arcade mode of Final Fantasy XIV, and it was released in patch 2.51. The Gold Saucer is a game center with various mini-games such as Triple Triad and Chocobo Racing. Players will be able to earn tokens called Manderville Gold Saucer Points MGP (MGP) by participating in Gold Saucer activities. These tokens cannot be traded or sold, but they can be exchanged for Gold Saucer specific rewards. The Gold Saucer was originally from Final Fantasy VII.

Note: Airship travel to The Gold Saucer is free from any destination. In order for the player not to be trapped, return travel to Ul'dah is also free. This allows for a cost-saving shortcut to Ul'dah by round-tripping the Saucer.

Unlock

To unlock Gold Saucer, the player must complete the quest Feature QuestIt Could Happen to You which can be started by talking to the Well-heeled Youth in Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (x9,y9). Players must have completed one of the Main Scenario Quests: Main Scenario QuestThe Gridanian Envoy, Main Scenario QuestThe Ul'dahn Envoy or Main Scenario QuestThe Lominsan Envoy previously.

Locations

Area Points of Interest
Entrance Square
Landmark (map icon).png
Chocobo Lift
Landmark (map icon).png
Main Counter
Mini-aetheryte (map icon).png
Entrance & Card Squares
Card Square
Landmark (map icon).png
Card Square
Wonder Square
Landmark (map icon).png
El Coloso
Landmark (map icon).png
The Manderville Lounge
Landmark (map icon).png
The Manderville Tables
Mini-aetheryte (map icon).png
Wonder Square West
Mini-aetheryte (map icon).png
Wonder Square East
Event Square
Landmark (map icon).png
Main Stage
Landmark (map icon).png
Cactpot Board
Mini-aetheryte (map icon).png
Cactpot Board
Mini-aetheryte (map icon).png
Event Sqaure
Round Square
Landmark (map icon).png
Mt.Corel
Mini-aetheryte (map icon).png
Round Sqaure
Gold Saucer Aetheryte Plaza
Aetheryte (map icon).png
Gold Saucer Aetheryte Plaza
Chocobo Square
Aetheryte (map icon).png
Chocobo Square
Landmark (map icon).png
Race Counter
Landmark (map icon).png
Lord of Verminion Counter
Landmark (map icon).png
Chocobo Lift
Aetheryte (map icon).png
Minion Square

Shops & Services

Merchant Name Merchant Location
Merchant (map icon).png
Dibourdier
(X:7.1, Y:7.8)
Merchant (map icon).png
Gold Saucer Attendant
(X:5.1, Y:6.6)
Merchant (map icon).png
Gold Saucer Attendant
(X:5.4, Y:6.6)
Merchant (map icon).png
Grege
(X:5, Y:6.4)
Merchant (map icon).png
Kasumi
(X:7.2, Y:7.3)
Merchant (map icon).png
Minion Trader
(X:7.7, Y:6.9)
Merchant (map icon).png
Modern Aesthetics Saleswoman
(X:5.4, Y:6.5)
Merchant (map icon).png
Tack & Feed Trader
(X:5.9, Y:4.7)
Merchant (map icon).png
Triple Triad Trader
(X:4.1, Y:7.4)
Merchant (map icon).png
Triple Triad Trader
(X:5, Y:6.4)
Merchant (map icon).png
Triple Triad Trader
(X:3.5, Y:3.5)

Doman Mahjong

Doman Mahjong is a Gold Saucer mini-game closely based on the Japanese style of mahjong. Players can compete in ranked matches via the duty-finder, practice solo against NPCs of selectable difficulty, or sign up as a party for unranked matches with selectable rules.

Fashion Report

The Fashion Report is a Gold Saucer challenge where players are tasked with dressing up to a weekly theme before presenting themselves for judging. Judging takes place each week (Friday, 12:00 am PST), with each participant's outfit being judged on a scale of 0-100.

Participation in the event rewards players with 10,000 MGP, with a bonus reward for scoring eighty points or more, both of which can only be acquired once per week. Continued participation in the Fashion Report also unlocks access to a range of unique items from Kasumi's boutique,

Lord of Verminion

Lord of Verminion is a minion battle strategy game introduced in patch 3.1.

Triple Triad

Triple Triad is a card battle mini-game from Final Fantasy VIII. Players can battle NPCs to obtain new cards and Manderville Gold Saucer Points. Players can also battle each other for bragging rights.

Chocobo Racing

Chocobo Racing is a mini-game where the players act as breeders, trainers and jockeys of their chocobos. Players can enter their well-bred and carefully trained chocobos into races to increase their ranks and win Manderville Gold Saucer Points.

GATEs

GATEs (Gold Saucer Active Time Events) are special FATE-like events within the Gold Saucer. These events consist of mini-games that pit the players against each other.

Cactpot

Cactpot is a daily and weekly lottery system to win Gold Saucer points. Each character can only enter once per entry period.

Mini-Games

Most of the mini-games are quick-time events that cost a small amount of Manderville Gold Saucer Points to play. Players can earn Gold Saucer points from these mini-games but not as much as from Triple Triad or Chocobo Racing.

Crystal Tower Striker

Crystal Tower Striker is a hammer strength game. Players need to press a button with the correct timing.

Cuff-a-cur

Cuff-a-cur is a punching strength game.

Monster Toss

Monster Toss is a basket shooting game. It is a timing-based game where you have to make free throws within the allotted time. Throw timing changes, so the player has to adjust to score the most points.

Moogle's Paw

Moogle's Paw is a crane game. Players need to grab objects using a UI that appears in the lower-right portion of the screen. Successfully grabbing smaller objects yields more points.

Out on a Limb

Botanist mini-game introduced in patch 3.1. Swing the hatchet to locate the hidden timber. This is the logging mechanic from 1.x

The Finer Miner

Mining mini-game introduced in patch 3.1. Swing the pickaxe to locate the hidden ore. This is the mining mechanic from 1.x

Rewards

Others

Item Icon MGP Cost
Water Imp Water imp icon1.png 10,000
Zu Hatchling Zu hatchling icon1.png 10,000
Black Coeurl Black coeurl icon1.png 20,000
Heavy Hatchling Heavy hatchling icon1.png 20,000
Piggy Piggy icon1.png 30,000
Adamantoise Whistle Adamantoise whistle icon1.png 200,000
Fenrir Horn Fenrir horn icon1.png 1,000,000
Sabotender Emperador Horn Sabotender emperador horn icon1.png 2,000,000
Gambler Barding Gambler barding icon1.png 20,000
Modern Aesthetics - Ponytails Modern aesthetics - ponytails icon1.png 8,000
Korpokkur Kolossus Horn Korpokkur kolossus horn icon1.png 750,000

Weapons

Item Icon MGP Cost Level Item Level Requirement Damage (Type) Delay Auto Attack Materia Slots Stats and Attributes
Ai Apaec Ai apaec icon1.png 10,000 50 50 PGL MNK 37 (Physical) 2.56 31.57 0 Strength +13, Vitality +14
Blood Sword Blood sword icon1.png 10,000 50 50 GLA PLD 37 (Physical) 2.08 25.65 0 Strength +10, Vitality +10
Crescent Bow Crescent bow icon1.png 10,000 50 50 ARC BRD 33 (Physical) 2.64 29.04 0 Dexterity +13, Vitality +14
Heartless Heartless icon1.png 10,000 50 50 THM BLM 57 (Magical) 3.20 39.46 0 Vitality +13, Intelligence +13
Khanjars Khanjars icon1.png 10,000 50 50 ROG NIN 37 (Physical) 2.48 30.58 0 Dexterity +13, Vitality +14
Mindbreaker Mindbreaker icon1.png 10,000 50 50 CNJ WHM 57 (Magical) 3.20 39.46 0 Vitality +13, Mind +13
Trench Harpoon Trench harpoon icon1.png 10,000 50 50 LNC DRG 37 (Physical) 2.64 32.56 0 Strength +13, Vitality +14

Shields

Item Icon MGP Cost Level Item Level Requirement Slot Block Strength Block Rate Materia Slots Stats and Attributes
Skjoldr Skjoldr icon1.png 10,000 50 50 GLA, CNJ, THM, PLD, WHM, BLM Shield 20 113 0 Strength +3, Vitality +4, Intelligence +4, Mind +4

Armor

Item Icon MGP Cost Level Item Level Requirement Slot Defence Magic Defence Materia Slots
Bunny Bustier Bunny bustier icon1.png 100,000 1 1 All Classes Body 6 13 0
Bunny Crown Bunny crown icon1.png 20,000 1 1 All Classes Head 4 9 0
Bunny Loops Bunny loops icon1.png 25,000 1 1 All Classes Hands 4 9 0
Bunny Pumps Bunny pumps icon1.png 25,000 1 1 All Classes Feet 4 9 0
Bunny Tights Bunny tights icon1.png 30,000 1 1 All Classes Legs 6 13 0
Bunny Chief Bustier Bunny chief bustier icon1.png 120,000 1 1 All Classes Body 6 13 0
Bunny Chief Crown Bunny chief crown icon1.png 24,000 1 1 All Classes Head 4 9 0
Bunny Chief Loops Bunny chief loops icon1.png 30,000 1 1 All Classes Hands 4 9 0
Bunny Chief Pumps Bunny chief pumps icon1.png 30,000 1 1 All Classes Feet 4 9 0
Bunny Chief Tights Bunny chief tights icon1.png 36,000 1 1 All Classes Legs 6 13 0
Claws of the Beast Claws of the beast icon1.png 30,000 1 1 All Classes Hands 4 9 0
Cockscomb Cockscomb icon1.png 24,000 1 1 All Classes Head 4 9 0
Coeurl Mask Coeurl mask icon1.png 24,000 1 1 All Classes Head 4 9 0
Gambler's Boots Gamblers boots icon1.png 30,000 1 1 All Classes Feet 4 9 0
Gambler's Gloves Gamblers gloves icon1.png 30,000 1 1 All Classes Hands 4 9 0
Gambler's Trenchcoat Gamblers trenchcoat icon1.png 100,000 1 1 All Classes Body 6 13 0
Gambler's Trousers Gamblers trousers icon1.png 40,000 1 1 All Classes Legs 6 13 0
Glade Shoes Glade shoes icon1.png 1,000 1 1 All Classes Feet 4 9 0
Glade Slops Glade slops icon1.png 1,000 1 1 All Classes Legs 6 13 0
Glade Tunic Glade tunic icon1.png 3,000 1 1 All Classes Body 6 13 0
Oasis Doublet Oasis doublet icon1.png 3,000 1 1 All Classes Body 6 13 0
Oasis Halftrews Oasis halftrews icon1.png 1,000 1 1 All Classes Legs 6 13 0
Oasis Sarouels Oasis sarouels icon1.png 1,000 1 1 All Classes Legs 6 13 0
Oasis Tunic Oasis tunic icon1.png 3,000 1 1 All Classes Body 6 13 0
Riviera Doublet Riviera doublet icon1.png 3,000 1 1 All Classes Body 6 13 0
Riviera Dress Riviera dress icon1.png 3,000 1 1 All Classes Body 6 13 0
Riviera Slops Riviera slops icon1.png 1,000 1 1 All Classes Legs 6 13 0
Sharlayan Goggles Sharlayan goggles icon1.png 20,000 1 1 All Classes Head 4 9 0
Succubus Horns Succubus horns icon1.png 24,000 1 1 All Classes Head 4 9 0
Arch Demon Horns Arch demon horns icon1.png 100,000 1 1 All Classes Head 6 11 0
Swine Body Swine body icon1.png 120,000 1 1 All Classes Body 8 16 0
Swine Head Swine head icon1.png 24,000 1 1 All Classes Head 6 11 0

Reward Images

Images