Wild Card - Open the Lucky 38
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #366 of 441 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Let you ask Yes Man to open the Lucky 38 for business. With for main goal to stay vanilla friendly.
INTRODUCTION:
This mod gives you the possibility to open the Lucky 38 to the public, simply by asking Yes Man. Its main goal is to stay vanilla friendly, this means there are no overcomplicated features or stuff that would feel out of place in the original game.
HOW TO OPEN THE LUCKY 38:
The first requirement is to get rid of Mr. House and let Yes Man take over the Lucky 38 (and let him upgrade the Securitrons if it's not done already). After that simply talk to Yes Man and you will see the option to open the Casino but you can't run a casino all by yourself of course, you need personel. The mod let you choose between the three Families: The Chairmen (Tops), The White-Gloves (Ultra-Luxe) and the Omertas (Gomorrah).
To unlock this option you need 5,000 caps (Configurable in the INI file) and to complete Ring-a-Ding-Ding!.
WHITE-GLOVES:
To unlock this option you need 5,000 caps (Configurable in the INI file) and to complete Beyond the Beef.
To unlock this option you need 5,000 caps (Configurable in the INI file) and to complete How Little We Know.
Now that you've asked Yes Man you must wait three days for your new employees to get the casino in shape for its opening. After three days have passed the casino will open while you're in the Mojave (worldspace: WastelandNV).
WHAT NOW:
So, the Lucky 38 is now open but what has changed? Well...
CHANGE PERSONEL:
If you are not happy with your original choice you can change staff at the cost of 1,000 caps (Configurable in the INI file). The change will happen after a day while you're in the Mojave.
HOTEL ROOMS:
A new area will be available after the Lucky 38 has opened and the lights are turned on at the El Dorado Station.
CLEAN CASINO:
The place will be cleaned up. From cracks in the walls to papers on the floor, everything has been cleaned.
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Wild Card - Open the Lucky 38 lets you ask Yes Man to open the Lucky 38 for business, aiming to stay vanilla friendly. With 666 endorsements and over 92,000 downloads, it's a popular gameplay tweak for Fallout: New Vegas players who want to use the Lucky 38 as a functional hub after the main quest.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 666 endorsements and over 92k downloads—clearly a lot of players trust this mod.
- Vanilla-friendly approach means it won't clash with your other mods or break immersion.
- Simple concept that adds a lot of convenience: finally get the Lucky 38 open for business.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or mods.
- Requires Yes Man to be alive and in charge, so if you've already finished the game with a different faction, this mod won't help you.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want to use the Lucky 38 as a functional hub after the main quest, especially those who sided with Yes Man. If you're a completionist who wants to see the Lucky 38 fully operational, this is for you. Skip if you're playing with a different faction ending or want major gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you've completed the main quest with Yes Man before expecting the option to appear.
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod and let it overwrite any conflicting files—it's designed to be vanilla friendly.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with other mods that alter the Lucky 38.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Nehred
- Version
- 1.5.5
- Downloads
- 92,393
- Endorsements
- 666
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 8/18/2021
- Updated
- 8/2/2023
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