The Risky Bet
The Risky Bet
Side Quest| Type | Side Quest |
| Region | Akkala |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Quest Giver | NPC near Tarrey Town |
| Est. Time | 25-45 min |
| Reward | Diamond |
Quest Overview
A slick gambler stationed near Tarrey Town challenges Link to three consecutive rounds of a high-stakes guessing game, wagering increasingly valuable prizes. Winning all three rounds in a row earns a rare gemstone — Sapphire, Ruby, or Diamond depending on the day's random outcome. Losing resets the streak but costs only a small rupee ante.
Moderate
Side Quest
— Nothing a prepared adventurer can't handle.
Rewards
Diamond
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Find the Gambler Near Tarrey Town
East of Tarrey Town on the road toward Akkala Citadel, a flamboyantly dressed merchant named Cloyne has set up a portable game booth. He offers the Risky Bet — a three-round guessing game where you wager rupees against increasingly valuable prizes. The day's grand prize changes daily: Sapphire, Ruby, or Diamond. Speak with him to learn the rules before committing any rupees.
2
Win Round One: Choose the Winning Shell
Cloyne runs a shell game: one gem hidden under three shells, shuffled rapidly. The ante is 20 Rupees. Watch the central shell carefully during the shuffle — Cloyne has a tell: he blinks more frequently when the gem passes under the shell in his right hand. Guess correctly to win 60 Rupees back and advance to Round Two. Losing resets the entire streak and you must pay the ante again.
3
Win Round Two: The Color Prediction
Round Two ante is 50 Rupees. Cloyne draws a colored stone from a bag and asks you to predict red or blue before he shows it. This round is 50/50 by mechanics, but Cloyne's pose shifts slightly when red is coming — he rocks on his heels. Correct prediction wins 150 Rupees and qualifies you for the final round. A wrong guess costs your streak and requires restarting from Round One.
4
Win Round Three: Claim the Grand Prize
The final round ante is 100 Rupees. Cloyne presents a sealed box and asks you to choose lock A or lock B — the winning lock contains the day's gem. There is no external tell here; it is genuinely random. If you win, Cloyne makes a theatrical show of accepting defeat and hands over the gem directly: Sapphire (Monday/Thursday), Ruby (Tuesday/Friday), or Diamond (Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday), worth 1,000 Rupees each.
Pro Tips
1
Side quests often unlock unique rewards not available elsewhere. Always check the reward before skipping one.
2
Pin the quest on your map to track the objective marker while exploring.
3
Use your Purah Pad Sensor+ to track quest-related items and materials as you explore.
Pinned Note
Write it down before you forget!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start the "The Risky Bet" quest?
The "The Risky Bet" quest begins in Akkala. Speak with NPC near Tarrey Town to receive this quest.
What rewards do you get for completing "The Risky Bet"?
Completing "The Risky Bet" rewards you with: Diamond.
How hard is the "The Risky Bet" quest?
"The Risky Bet" has a difficulty rating of Medium (2/3). You should bring adequate supplies and mid-tier gear.
How long does "The Risky Bet" take to complete?
"The Risky Bet" typically takes 25-45 min to complete, depending on your exploration style and preparation.
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