The Gambling Man is a recurring character in Metaphor: ReFantazio, who gives players a chance to wager on their popularity rank within the competition to be the next king. He appears at specific locations and times, offering bets on the player’s predicted popularity rank at a deadline. This gambling opportunity presents a unique challenge because players need to consider their actions, upcoming events, and potential changes to their popularity standing. However, it’s a lot less complicated than it seems.

Players can earn substantial rewards by predicting their future rank, but missteps can lead to losses. The Gambling Man is a fun and engaging element within the game, providing a unique way to interact with the narrative, track one’s progress, and earn extra in-game currency. His appearances offer a brief diversion from the main storyline, adding a layer of intrigue and strategy to the overall gameplay experience.

How To Bet Your Rank

The Gambling Man allows players to wager on their popularity ranking at specific deadlines in Metaphor: ReFantazio. The first time you meet him, you’re going to wonder what to choose for the first encounter. The correct bet to make is to choose the 20 to 11 rank. This is because, while you’re not going to be there during the bet, the course of the game will push you to rank 20 or lower. This will guarantee that your bet will be correct.

Most players will leave things as is, but you can return to him and make another bet. He is very hard to find, as you’ll likely look for him in the daytime. However, the next time you can go out at night, look for him in the same place. You have until 9/6 to place your next bet. This is more of a risk because your rank will fluctuate as you play through the game, so it may seem like you won’t know where it will be.

However, there’s no need to worry because the second bet has a set answer no matter what you do. You need to choose the 6-10 range. This is due to several reasons. Firstly, the story events leading up to September 6th will prevent your popularity from dropping below 9. This means you are sure to fall within the chosen range. There’s nothing you can do to get it close to the Top 5 because you’ll lose popularity shortly after gaining it, so you’ll be safe by the deadline.

Remember that the Gambling Man is located in the Merchant’s Bazaar in Port Brilehaven, which is one of the places you can participate in a debate in Metaphor Refantazio. The Gambling Man is just outside the Recruitment Center. He only appears at night. So, if you want to go from the first bet to the second one, you need to pay attention when you’re out at night and quickly stop at that location to speak to him again. If you pick the correct answer above, you’ll be rewarded by the deadline. So it’s a quick way to earn extra Reeves.

While no players have been able to find the Gambling Man a third time, that’s not to say he’s not there again. If you do happen to see him in Metaphor: ReFantazio again, a safe bet for the third time would be Top 5. This is because shortly after the second bet ends, you’ll be put in Rank 2 until the game ends. This is because the story progression affects your ranks and will ensure you’re in specific ranges as each story point happens. So, you can do nothing to push yourself out of that range.

Do You Have To Do The Second Bet?

You don’t have to make the second bet with the Gambling Man in Metaphor: ReFantazio. It’s completely optional and can be entirely missed if wanted. It’s better to make this bet because it can boost Reeves and wastes no time in-game. However, it’s not necessary to progress through the story. You can focus on other quests and activities instead and avoid gambling a second time entirely. Still, it’s easier than other ways to get Reeves.

Released

October 11, 2024

Developer(s)

Studio Zero

Publisher(s)

Atlus

ESRB

T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence