APokemon Scarlet and VioletIchiban Kuji prize game has been announced, offering the potential to win charmingPokemonScarlet and Violetprizes for a low cost. The lottery system often celebrates popular games and anime, producing a series of merchandise that players can try and win.
Ichiban Kuji is a type of lottery prize system in Japan that guarantees the player will win something with every entry. Varying tiers of prizes are available, with higher-tier rewards being more limited. There are generally also rewards for the last ticket sold of a lottery, making it one of the rarest prizes to collect.
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WithPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s releaseright around the corner, Bandai has revealed that a new Ichiban Kuji is starting to celebrate the game’s release. There are a total of nine different types of prizes available, mostly centering on themes of home decor and tableware, like dishes, cups, blankets, and plush toys.
The full prize list is as follows:
Interested fans in Japan can find this Ichiban Kuji at participating 7-11 and Ito Yokado locations, as well as Pokemon Centers, and a ticket can be purchased for 680 yen, roughly $4.80 USD. Fans ofPokemonwho aren’t in the area can generally acquire Ichiban Kuji prizes on the second-hand market through auction sites like eBay, or by purchasing a ticket though an online Ichiban Kuji retailer. However, buying it from anyone other than a direct retailer will likely result in a significant mark-up.
It seems that fans of Nintendo properties really enjoy Ichiban Kuji prizes, as this is far from the first time that the company has seen its games celebrated.Fans ofKirbyandAnimal Crossinghave also been able to pick up some charming prizes in the recent past, and there have been priorPokemoncollaborations, as well.
Pokemonremains as popular as ever, though the series recently saw itself dethroned for the best-selling video game toAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. The series manages to command the attention and appreciation of adults and kids alike, which has led to many products being produced that are more appropriate for grown-ups to collect than things like toys and figurines. Many of these products come at a fairly high price, so for anyone who is interested inPokemondecorfor their home, picking up a ticket or two from thisPokemon Scarlet and VioletIchiban Kuji might yield some inexpensive and unique treasures.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetreleases on November 18 for Nintendo Switch.
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