The 1.6 update for Stardew Valley introduced many exciting additions, including Prize Tickets. This popular farming simulator, now seven years old, continues to captivate players with ongoing updates. This substantial update brought a new bookseller, the secret Meowmere weapon, and the intriguing Prize Ticket collectible.
Returning players or newcomers exploring Stardew Valley since the 1.6 update on console and mobile may be puzzled about acquiring and utilizing these Prize Tickets. This guide will explain how to obtain and redeem Prize Tickets in Stardew Valley.
Acquiring Prize Tickets in Stardew Valley
Prize Tickets in Stardew Valley can be earned through various methods, including completing Special Orders and quests. Winning the Egg Festival and the Festival of Ice also awards Prize Tickets, as does completing the Spirit’s Eve maze. While not technically winning them, players can purchase Prize Tickets for 1,000 star tokens at the Stardew Valley Fair.
Stardew Valley Help Wanted quest board.
Completing quests is a common way to earn Prize Tickets outside of festivals and events. The Help Wanted board in town displays available quests, and a star counter in the top left corner indicates progress toward a Prize Ticket reward. Earning three stars signifies the next completed quest will award a Prize Ticket. However, this counter isn’t always precise, as multiple active quests can skew the count. The counter resets after completing the reward-granting quest.
Special Orders board in Stardew Valley.
Special Orders, unlocked in the fall of the first year, also offer Prize Tickets as rewards. Check your mailbox beside the Special Orders board after completing an order to claim your prize. Unlike regular quests, Special Orders don’t have a star counter, and Prize Tickets are typically awarded for each completed order.
Redeeming Prize Tickets in Stardew Valley
Prize machine rewards in Lewis
Prize Tickets can be redeemed at the prize machine located inside Lewis’s house. The machine sits beside the Town Ledger on the left side of his house. Interacting with the machine allows players to spend a Prize Ticket for a random reward. The machine displays the current reward and the next two rewards in the sequence.
The first 22 prizes are predetermined, while the subsequent prizes cycle through nine possibilities. If a slot offers multiple potential prizes, the game randomly selects one. Below is a complete list of potential rewards:
Prize Machine Rewards
Initial 22 Prizes
- Seasonal Seeds (12 Carrot, Summer Squash, Broccoli, or Powdermelon Seeds).
- Sapling (Orange or Peach).
- Mixed Seeds (10 Mixed Seeds or 15 Mixed Flower Seeds).
- Mystery Boxes (Three).
- Stardrop Tea.
- Bed (Blue Pinstripe Bed or Blue Pinstripe Double Bed, based on Farmhouse level).
- Farming Supplies (Four Preserves Jars, Quality Sprinklers, or Mushroom Logs).
- Sapling (Apple or Pomegranate).
- Friendship 101 book.
- Explosives (12 Bombs, 20 Cherry Bombs, or six Mega Bombs).
- Sports Cap.
- Crafting Station (Dehydrator or Fish Smoker).
- Boxes (Four Mystery Boxes or Artifact Troves).
- House Plant.
- Skill Book (Combat Quarterly, Bait And Bobber, Stardew Valley Almanac, Mining Monthly, or Woodcutter’s Weekly).
- Stardrop Tea.
- Cow Decal.
- Omni Geodes (Eight).
- Production Building (Four Kegs or Bee Houses).
- Diamonds (Five).
- Mystery Boxes (Five).
- Magic Rocky Candy.
Cycling Prizes (Final Nine)
- Stardrop Tea.
- Treasure Chest.
- Iridium Sprinkler.
- Decoration (Fancy House Plant – 75% chance, Pig Painting – 25% chance).
- Explosives (15 Bombs or eight Mega Bombs).
- Mystery Boxes (Five).
- Fairy Dust (One or two).
- Valuable Items (Five Artifact Troves, Triple Shot Espressos, Iridium Bars, Crab Cakes, or Spicy Eels).
- House Plant.
Conclusion
Prize Tickets add another layer of rewarding gameplay to Stardew Valley. Whether participating in festivals, completing quests, or fulfilling Special Orders, collecting these tickets provides access to a range of useful items. Understanding how to acquire and utilize these tickets allows players to maximize their rewards and enhance their Stardew Valley experience.
