Final Fantasy IX Source - Sub-Games

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Racing Hippaul - Alexandria (Disc 3)

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At the beginning of Disc 3 you can have Vivi participate in a foot race against Hippaul. You can race Hippaul as often as you like before entering the Mini-Theatre to watch the performance. Address the Hippo Lady on the Main Street. She is concerned that her son's health is suffering from his card mania, and feels a little exercise would do him the world of good.

Although it makes no difference if Vivi loses the race, if he wins Hippaul's level increases by 1-5 and the hippo boy will run slightly faster next time. The greater Vivi's lead at the finish, the greater the increase in Hippaul's level. At certain levels, you are rewarded with different items.

Hippaul's Level

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80

Reward

Wyerd Card
Carrion Worm Card
Tantarian Card
Armstrong Card
Ribbon Card
Nova Dragon Card
Genji Card
Athlete Queen (Key Item)

Alternately press the X and O buttons to make Vivi run faster, using whichever technique you like. I put the control page between my knees and hammered on them buttons! (and got to about level 68 I think). Anything that makes Vivi go faster is allowed.

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