Money in RPGs Trivia Quiz

Answer: rupees

Rupees can be used to buy potions, shields, and other useful items in several Zelda games. In "A Link to the Past", green rupees are worth only one, blue rupees are worth five, and red rupees are worth twenty.

Answer: gil

Cloud Strife is the main character of "Final Fantasy VII". Although gil is used in this game as the main currency, GP is exchanged for prizes in the Gold Saucer.

Answer: True

Gold is an all too rare commodity in "The Legend of Dragoon". Although cure items in this game are relatively cheap, accessories take some time to save up for. Star Dust can also be collected and exchanged for items at a certain point in the game.

Answer: Earthbound

"Earthbound" for the Super Nintendo is a unique RPG in that it is set in a more realistic and modern world than most others. The currency here adds to that feeling; a dollar is more 'real' to most players than GP or gil. Dollars can be spent at bakeries, drug stores, hotels, burger joints, and even payphones!

Answer: feathers

"Secret of Evermore" by Squaresoft involves going through different periods of time so that the main character can return to his own time. Talons are used in the prehistoric period, gold in medieval times, and credits in the future. Jewels are also used in a time period comparable to that of ancient Rome.

Answer: GP

Neko sells items on "Secret of Mana" for the Super Nintendo. His shop offers the earliest opportunity to buy the useful Faerie Walnut which recovers magic points. At the end of the game, Neko sells the most powerful armor that is buyable in stores.

Answer: G

Serge is the main character of Squaresoft's "Chrono Cross" for the Playstation. "Chrono Cross" uses the same currency as its predecessor, "Chrono Trigger". Money alone can be used to buy magic spells on "Chrono Cross", but raw materials are also necessary for weapons, armor, and accessories.

Answer: silver

Working Designs is responsible for "Lunar: Silver Star Story" for the Playstation. As in most role playing games, money is used for weapons, armor, and items. There are no inns in this game; recovery is achieved by checking the statue of Althena in towns and even some dungeons.

Answer: gilda

"Dark Cloud" is an early RPG on the Playstation 2. The Wise Owl Sword is available in Matataki Village from the Wise Owl Shop. There is a lot to buy on this time consuming game, from fishing bait to healing items to weapon upgrade attachments.

Answer: GP

GP is the main currency in "Final Fantasy VI" for both the Super Nintendo and the Playstation. The Auction House in Jidoor has many useful items along with a few nonuseful ones, such as an Imp Robot. Zoneseek is one Magicite piece available at the Auction House. There may be others, though...