Secrets and Side Quests
Jump Rope
This game is found in Alexandria. The object it is simple, jump the rope as many times as you can. To do
so, you have to press X every time a "!" appears over the characters head. There are
some pretty good prizes that you can win from this game. You can play it during the beginning
of disc 1 and during disc 3 and 4 when either Vivi or Eiko are in your party.
20 Jumps-10 Gil
Feed the Moogle Family
Along your journey, you come across several Kupo Nuts. When you aquire one, go to Gizmaluke's Grotto
and give it to the Moogle couple there, and you will receive a gift in return.
Stellazzio Coins
Located all around the world are 13 coins, know as Stellazio coins. These coins are extremely
rare. In Treno, you will find Queen Stella, who is collecting these coins, and giving valuable
items to those who bring her the coins. These are the locations of the coins:
Aries-Dali's Windmill
Treno Auction
One of most popular events in Treno is the auction, which is held in a giant mansion owned by
a man name the King. In the auction, you can purchase several key items and rare equipment.
Some of the key items can be resold to people around Treno:
Une's Mirror-Sold to: Nobleman by Cafe' | Price at most: 15000
Tip: Some of the people to whom you resell your items to will make second offers if you turn down their first one.
Frog Catching
Once Quina joins your party, you can go frog hunting. In Qu's Marsh is a frog pond, and every
time you enter the frog pond with Quina, he will ask if he can catch some frogs. Every time he
catches a frog, it adds to over-all number of frogs he's caught. When you get certain amounts
of frogs, Quale will show up and congradulate Quina on his/her progress, and then give you
a prize for your hard work:
2 Frogs-Ore
Mr. Morrid's Coffee
At the Observatory Mountain near Dali, there is a man looking for three very rare coffees:
Moccha Coffee-Found at the South Gate entrance near Chocobo Forest.
Once you give the man all three coffees, he says that he'll mail you the Mini-Prima Vista. You will find it at the Tantalus hide-out in
Lindblum.
Racing Hippaul
During the beginning of disc 3, Vivi will be walking through Alexandria. On the streets
you will come across a character named Hippaul. Talk to his mother, and she will ask
you to race Hippaul, because all he does is play cards and she wants him to get some
exercise. To race, press the Circle and Square button back and forth. Hippaul
gains levels the more you race him. After every ten levels, Hippauls mother gives
you a card:
Level 10-Wyerd Card
Renaming Characters
First, you must aquire the Namingway Card, found in Kuja's Palace and also won during the card
tournament in Treno from Mario. Take the card to Daguerreo, and talk to a man walking around on
the mid level. He'll ask to see the Namingway card, and then offers to give your playable characters new
names.
Treasure Hunting Rank
Through out the game, you build up your Treasure Hunting Rank by collecting various
rare items, finding chocograph treasures, and opening treasure chests. You can check
you rank by talking to the four-armed girl in the Treno Inn and the four-armed man in Daguerreo.
Once you have achieved Rank S, talk to the four-armed man, and he will run out of the room to
the Daguerreo's entrance. Talk to him there, and he will give you Rank S Award (Key Item).
Excalibur
The Excalibur is a powerful sword used by Steiner. To aquire this sword, go to Daguerreo
and talk to an old man near the Library's Inn. He'll ask you to find an item called the
Magical Fingertip. This item can be bought at the Treno Auction. In order for the
Magical Fingertip to show up in the auction, you have to make sure that you have
sold the Doga's Artifact, Rat Tail, Griffin's Heart, and Une's Mirror. Once you've
aquired the Magical Fingertip, take it back to the old man in Daguerreo and give it
to him. In return, he will give you Excalibur.
Excalibur II
This is probably the most difficult challenge in the entire game. To obtain the rare
weapon known as Excalibur II, you must reach the Terrace in Memoria within twelve
game hours. I have yet to complete this task.
Hades Synthesis Shop
In Memoria, there is a room that looks like it is underwater. Quina will think
he's really underwater and try to swim during this scene. Go behind the corals, and
keep tapping X while walking around. Eventually a voice will demand that you leave
or die. Continue the conversation, and you will be initiated into a battle with Hades.
Once you defeat Hades, who is quite a difficult enemy, he will tell you to bring to
Pumice Pieces to him and he'll forge them into the Pumice, which allows Garnet
to use the summon known as Ark. Hades can also synth many other rare items.
Friendly Monsters
At many different locations, you can run into friendly monsters. These monsters ask
for something from you, and in return, you receive AP and usually an item.
For example, the White Ghost asks for a piece of ore. If you give him a piece of
ore, you will receive 10 AP and a hi-potion. Unfortunately, a lot of these monsters are
found in places where monsters that are difficult to beat live. Here are the locations
of all the friendly monsters:
Brown Mu-Location: Plains between the Ice Cavern and Dali | Wants: 1 Ore
Ragtime Mouse
Among many forests in on the world map, you may encounter a creature called
Ragtime Mouse. This character asks you true or false questions, and if the answer
is right, you receive a prize of 1000 gil. You will also be graded on all the questions
you answer through out the game. Here are some of the questions he may ask you:
"I Want to Be Your Canary" was written by Lord Afon. (False)
Blackjack
At the end of the game, wait until the credits are over. When the screen that says "The End" appears, enter the
following sequence of buttons on your controller: R2, L1, R2, R2, Up, X, Right, Circle, Down,
Triangle, L2, R1, R2, L1, Square, Square, Start. You will then be initiated into a game of Blackjack
50 Jumps-Cactuar Card
100 Jumps-Genji Card
200 Jumps-Alexandria Card
300 Jumps-Tiger Racket Card
1000 Jumps-King of Jump Rope (Key Item)
Taurus-Behind Treno's item shop in the slums
Gemini-Throw 130 gil into the fountain at Treno's entrance
Cancer-Behind the overturned cart near the entrance of Burmecia
Leo-Near the statue of Neptune at Alexandria
Virgo-In the Black Mage Village's Inn
Libra-Madain Sari's fountain
Scorpio-Below the spring in Quan's Dwelling
Sagittarius-Around the Gysahl Pickle cart in Lindblum (during reconstruction)
Capricorn-In the water to the right of Daguerreo's entrance
Aquarius-In a chest around the entrance of Ipsen's Castle
Pisces-In a chest inside the Invincible airship
Ophiuchus-Once you have collected 12 coins, return to the place where you found Scorpio, and search the area
Doga's Artifact-Sold to: Scholar in Synth shop | Price at most: 10000
Griffin's Heart-Sold to: Adventurer by Cafe' | Price at most: 10000
Rat Tail-Sold to: Adventurer by Cafe' | Price at most: 25000
5 Frogs-Ether
9 Frogs-Silk Robe
15 Frogs-Elixer
23 Frogs-Silver Fork
33 Frogs-Bistro Fork
45 Frogs-Battle Boots
99 Frogs-Gastro Fork (You have to battle Quale before receiving this)
Kirman Coffee-Found on Eiko's back porch in Madain Sari
Burman Coffee-Found in the Mayor's house at Dali (You have to go during the card
tournament in Treno, because this is the only time in the game when the mayor of Dali
is not home. When you arrive at his house, there is a boy sleeping on the sofa, so you'll have
to move slowly while walking. Search the desk and you'll find the Mini-Brahne. In the stove is
the Mayor's Key. Leave the Mayor's house once you've aquired this, and go to the windmill.
Use the key on the locked door. In the room behind the door, you will find a chest. Once
again use the key, and inside you will find 30,000 Gil. Check the chest a second time
and you will find the Burman Coffee.)
Level 20-Carrion Worm Card
Level 30-Tantarian Card
Level 40-Armstrong Card
Level 50-Ribbon Card
Level 60-Nova Dragon card
Level 70-Genji Card
Level 80-Athlete Queen (Key Item)
White Ghost-Location: Plains around Treno | Wants: 1 Ore
Color Ladybug-Location: Forest around Black Mage Village | Wants: 2 Ores
Green Yeti-Location: Bigger forest outside Madain Sari | Wants: 2 Ores
Green Nymph-Location: Forest near Iifa Tree | Wants: 3 Ores
Purple Jabberwock-Location: Forest directly east of Oelivert | Wants: Emerald
Green Feather Circle-Location: Lost Continent | Wants: Moonstone
Rainbow Garuda-Location: East on plateau above Gizamaluke's Grotto
Friendly Yan-Location: Forest on Vile Island
The 15th Lindblum War started in 1600. (False)
The Theater Ship Prima Vista was built in Artania Shipyards. (False)
Lindblum Castle is larger than Alexandria Castle. (True)
Some Mu's are friendly and won't attack. (True)
Burkmea Cable Cars have been running for eight years. (True)
Only one desert exits in the entire world map. (False)
Conde Petit is a village of Goblins. (False)
Prima Vista means love at first sight. (False)
Treno's cafe', Card Carta, is members only. (True)
Bobo Bird is a bird that brings you fortune. (False)
You can defeat Ragtimer. (True)
Chocobo Forest is located between Lindblum and South Gate. (True)