Final Fantasy X/Cactuar Minigame

In order to get Rikku's Mercury Sigil, you must first complete the Cactuar Minigame by finding 10 lost Cactuars.

Starting the Game

After gaining the Airship, go to the Sanubia Desert on Bikanel Island. Follow the path to the fourth screen (Sanubia Desert--West on the map). Go to the northeast, to a cliff overlooking the area with the sandstorm, and there should be a Cactuar Stone. Press to read it, and it will give you your first clue.

Way of the Gatekeepers

- It may look like fun and games, but the Gatekeepers are a proud race of warriors.
- While they dislike combat, they will turn and face any enemy that takes their back.
- Should you fail to sneak up on them they will realize they have over-estimated their enemy and depart in disgust.
- Sneak up on the cactuars when their backs are turned to confront them. It's better that way, believe me.

Each cactuar you find, you will have to play a game of Red Light, Green Light to catch. Simply run toward them, and when the screen flashes Needletime! in Al Bhed, stop moving. When you successfully sneak up on them, you'll be forced into combat. Hint: This is a great time to catch your 10 Cactuars for the Monster Arena.

Spheres

- Fail to catch the Gatekeeper unaware, and you'll obtain the Sphere del Perdedor!
- Best the Gatekeeper and obtain his personalized sphere!
- Collect lots of spheres to receive an award at the village.

If you win, you will receive that Cactuar's personalized Sphere. If you lose, you receive a Sphere del Perdedor. After receiving each Sphere, you will have to return to the Cactuar Stone for your next clue.

1-2 Personalized Spheres	3-6 Personalized Spheres	7-8 Personalized Spheres	9-10 Personalized Spheres
Potion	Elixir	Megalixir	Friend Sphere

Gatekeeper Cactuars

Tomay

- Duties: Fetching Water. Takes his time and, as a result, is often left behind.
- A little dim.

Clue: Tomay's gone. Gone to fetch the water.

Location: You can find Tomay at the first screen, Sanubia Desert - Oasis.

Time: 10.0 seconds

Course: You start off on a hill at the back left of the screen. Tomay is under a tree at the front right.

This one's easy. Simply run toward him when he isn't looking, and stop when he turns toward you. Just don't get stuck behind the hill you start on.

Rovivea

- Has no patience for certain dimwitted friends
- Not a progressive thinker.

Clue: Rovivea's gone walkabout. Be back soon.

Location: Second screen, Sanubia Desert - East. When you first enter from the third screen, you'll see a large section to the west. Rovivea is running around in there.

Time: 13.0 seconds

Course: Similar to Tomay, you start at the back. Rovivea is at the front.

Chava

- Recently learned to count to 50.
- A little needy.
- Attention deficit.

Clue: Little Chava likes big numbers. Be back soon.

Location: On the west side of the fourth screen, Sanubia Desert - West, is an area where the paths make an X. There are two signposts. Go to the one on the left and press to read it. It reads, in Al Bhed, "Danger! Strong fiends in the area!" and below that, "20% off all Travel Agency goods!". Chava will appear below it.

Time: 13.0 seconds

Course: You start in the back near one sign, Chava is at the front at the other.

Alek & Aloja

- Two brothers, rarely separated.
- They move as one, their closeness a paragon of brotherhood.

Clue: Alek and Aloja play tag in the ruins of men. Be back soon.

Location: Screen Three, Sanubia Desert - Central, to the west among the ruins. You'll see them running around.

Time: 13.0 seconds

Course: Another straightaway. You start at the back, the two brothers are at the front. They will turn at the same time, so no need to worry about them as individuals.

There's a slight time crunch, so be sure to use it wisely. Also, you will now have to fight two Cactuars, which isn't a problem unless they both use their 10,000 Needles attack, which does- you guessed it- 10,000 damage. That will leave only one of your characters standing, so keep Phoenix Downs on hand.

Vachella

Clue: Vachella seeks the shining blue. Be back soon.