The December 2013 Raffle is a seasonal IS action in Metin2 where players can draw tickets daily and win prizes. Every ticket guarantees at least one prize – either an item straight into the item shop inventory or a lucky symbol. The raffle is exclusively accessible in-game via the item shop and follows a daily-based system that resets daily at 04:00.
Requirements and Participation Terms
In principle, every account is eligible to participate – however, different conditions apply depending on the situation for receiving free tickets:
- Free Ticket (Method 1 – Level 30+): Those with at least level 30 who completed the quest "The Biologist's Research (Orc Fang)" before 25.11.2013 receive one free ticket daily automatically.
- Free Ticket (Method 2 – Below Level 30): Players below level 30 can also participate. Condition: purchase at least one ticket per day for 7 consecutive days. From day 8 onwards, you will receive one free ticket daily.
This makes the event accessible even to newcomers – the path to a free ticket is just a bit longer. Those who fulfilled the quest requirement in time benefit immediately from the daily free ticket.
How Do I Open the Raffle?
The raffle can be opened exclusively in-game via the item shop. There is no direct access via the event UI or other menus. The event UI (accessible via the corresponding key or the "E" symbol next to the mini-map) shows active events, but to actually participate, the item shop must be opened.
A new raffle day begins daily at 04:00. Tickets that are valid for the next day can already be purchased one day early and at a slightly lower cost – this is worthwhile if you plan to use multiple tickets.
Ticket Costs and Purchase Limits
In addition to the daily free ticket, additional tickets can be purchased per day using Diamonds (DM). The purchase system is tiered: initially, five tickets per day are available for purchase. After these first five tickets, an additional four more tickets can be purchased on a single day.
| Ticket Number (Additional) | Cost in DM |
|---|---|
| 6th Ticket | 45 DM |
| 7th Ticket | 51 DM |
| 8th Ticket | 69 DM |
| 9th Ticket | 69 DM |
The first five tickets of the day can also be purchased the day before at a slightly lower price. Those who want to buy multiple tickets every day should use this advance option to save Diamonds.
Blue Tickets – Rare Special Chance
When drawing tickets, you may randomly encounter a blue ticket. These appear randomly and offer three advantages at once:
- You receive a lucky symbol.
- You receive an additional prize.
- The chance for the daily prize is doubled.
Blue tickets can also be collected. Once you've collected 5 blue tickets, you can exchange them for one to three free spins on the Wheel of Fortune. This makes collecting blue tickets especially valuable – those who play actively every day should watch out for them.
Lucky Symbols and Their Prizes
Many tickets provide a lucky symbol instead of a direct item. These symbols are collected until you have three of them. Then the following system applies:
- Once you've collected three lucky symbols, you receive a prize depending on the points total you've reached.
- This prize must be redeemed before you can redeem further tickets – there is no way to skip this.
- Alternatively, with three collected symbols, you can re-roll. This costs 5 DR and can be repeated as often as you wish, as long as you're willing to pay the price.
The specific point distribution of individual symbols and the exact prize levels can be viewed in the in-game raffle overview. If you're not satisfied with your result, you can try to reach a higher points total by re-rolling – however, this is a DM/DR investment and should be used consciously.
Daily Prizes – Your Main Daily Chance
Each raffle day has its own daily prize, which every drawn ticket gives you a winning chance for. This chance increases automatically when you draw a blue ticket – then the winning probability for the daily prize doubles. The specific daily prizes vary depending on the calendar day of the event and can be viewed via the raffle interface in the item shop.
All won items automatically go to the item shop inventory – no manual acceptance in the regular inventory is required.
Classification: Raffle as an IS Action in the Event System
The December 2013 Raffle belongs to the category of IS actions in the Metin2 event system. In addition to the raffle, the Advent Calendar also falls into this category. IS actions differ from regular annual events (such as the Christmas Event or Halloween Event) and from Game Team Events in that they run directly through the item shop and typically use Diamonds as the main currency.
The overarching event system in Metin2 also includes annual events, mini-games such as the Okey Card Game, event dungeons, and other systems such as the Snowflake Event. The raffle is thus a clearly defined, in-game monetised special event with guaranteed winnings per ticket.
Tips for Optimal Participation
- Check free ticket requirement: Those who completed the Orc Fang quest before 25.11.2013 and are level 30+ benefit immediately from the daily free ticket – this makes a significant difference over the event duration.
- Buy advance tickets: The first five tickets for the next day are cheaper the day before. Regular players should always buy them one day early.
- Collect blue tickets: Don't forget to redeem them – five collected blue tickets give free spins on the Wheel of Fortune.
- Don't block lucky symbol redemption: Once you have three symbols, you must redeem the prize before new tickets count. Keep symbols in mind.
- Only re-roll on poor point totals: 5 DR per roll adds up quickly. Only re-roll if the current point total doesn't justify a clearly better prize.
- Mind the daily 04:00 reset: If you want to buy tickets late in the evening, pay attention to the day change at 04:00 to avoid wasting daily allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions About the December 2013 Raffle
Can I participate in the raffle without level 30?
Yes. Players below level 30 must purchase at least one ticket per day for 7 consecutive days. From day 8 onwards, you will receive one free ticket daily.
Where do I open the raffle?
The raffle is exclusively accessible via the in-game item shop. Direct access via the event UI is not possible.
When does a new raffle day start?
A new raffle day starts daily at 04:00. From this time on, new free tickets and purchasable tickets are available.
What is a blue ticket and how rare is it?
Blue tickets appear randomly when drawing regular tickets. They grant a lucky symbol, a prize, and double the daily prize winning chance simultaneously. 5 collected blue tickets can be exchanged for 1–3 free spins on the Wheel of Fortune.
What happens when I have three lucky symbols?
With three lucky symbols, a prize is awarded depending on your points total. This prize must be redeemed before further tickets can be counted. Alternatively, you can re-roll for 5 DR.
Where do my won items go?
All prizes from the raffle are automatically placed in the item shop inventory. No manual acceptance in the regular inventory is required.
Can I buy tickets for the next day in advance?
Yes. The five tickets for the respective next day can be purchased one day earlier and at a lower price.
What does re-rolling cost with lucky symbols?
Re-rolling when you have three collected lucky symbols costs 5 DR per attempt and can be repeated as often as you wish.
