In Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, Four Swords, The Minish Cap, Phantom Hourglass, and Spirit Tracks, both size and color denote value. Generally, the greater the value of a Rupee, the harder it is to obtain, usually requiring more difficult tasks to do so. The value of a Rupee is often denoted by its color, but the value of each color is inconsistent throughout the series. Rupees are primarily used to purchase Items in Shops, play certain mini-games or progress through the game, usually by paying an important character a fee.
In many games, Rupees are stored inside Wallets, in which Link can increase his carrying capacity by obtaining Wallet upgrades. The amount of Rupees that Link can carry at once differs from game to game. In some games, it is also possible to gamble for Rupees as well. In many games, it is possible for Link to sell certain Items, such as Treasures and Bugs, in order to obtain Rupees quickly and easily. They can also rarely be found simply lying around in the Overworld and in Dungeons and are sometimes given to Link as rewards for completing certain sidequests. Rupees are most commonly acquired by defeating enemies, cutting tall grass or bushes, throwing Rocks, smashing Pots, rolling or dashing into Trees, winning mini-games or found inside Treasure Chests.
