Like a Dragon Ishin: All mini-games Like a Dragon Ishin guide, tips

There are dozens of mini-games available in Like a Dragon Ishin. This page of the guide compiles the available mini-games - you'll learn where to play them, what their objectives are and what rewards they offer. We have described Chicken Racing, Gambling Den, Karaoke, Battle Dungeon, Udon Shop, Mahjong and Shogi, among others.

Last update: 03 March 2023

On this page of our Like a Dragon: Ishin guide you will find a list of all mini-games appearing in the game. We describe how to find and unlock them, the assumptions behind each mini-game, and what rewards you may get for successfully completing them. Our list will help you discover and succeed in 100% of available mini-games.

• Wood Chopping
• Sea Fishing
• River Fishing
• Udon Shop
• Prize Wheel
• Utamaruya (karaoke)
• Mahjong
• Arena
• Wanted Men
• Chicken Racing
• Gambling Den (casino)
• Shogi Parlor
• Nichibuza
• Yamabuki Brothel (courtesan mini-games)
• Another Life
• Battle Dungeon

Wood Chopping

Locations: Fushimi (Chapter 2) and the town of Tosa (Chapter 1)

How to unlock: Tosa - available from Chapter 1, Kyo City - available from Chapter 2 (Substory #52 - The Wood Cutter is related to it).

Location of the mini-game - Tosa: Minigame - Wood Chopping

Location of the mini-game - Kyo: Minigame - Wood Chopping

Assumptions of the mini-game - To successfully hack away at the tree, you need to press the indicated button as the axe lights up. The swings become faster as the mini-game progresses but if you miss, you need to build up speed from the base level again. Each successful swing is rewarded with 100 Mon, and you can collect the money after you decide to quit the mini-game.

Sea Fishing

District: Fushimi

How to unlock: Available from Chapter 2 (as Ryoma has a basic rod in his inventory from the beginning of the game).

Location of the mini-game: Minigame - Sea Fishing

Assumptions: There are 2 Sea Fishing locations in Fushimi - Fishing Banks and East Coast. Sea Fishing leads to obtaining saltwater fish.

A more detailed description of fishing can be found on a dedicated page of our guide (Secrets and Activities -> Fishing).

River Fishing

District: Fushimi

How to unlock: Available from Chapter 2 (as Ryoma has a basic rod in his inventory from the beginning of the game). The first visit to Mukurogai takes place in the final part of Chapter 2.

Location of the mini-game - Fushimi: Minigame - Fushimi River Fishing

Location of the mini-game - Mukurogai: Minigame - Mukurogai River Fishing

Assumptions: You can engage in River Fishing in 2 locations - one in Fushimi and one in Mukurogai. Both spots allow obtaining freshwater fish .

A more detailed description of fishing can be found on a dedicated page of our guide (Secrets and Activities -> Fishing).

Udon Shop

District: Fushimi

How to unlock:You can engage in this mini-game beginning from Chapter 2. To unlock access to the mini-game, you need to develop a Bond with the owner of Umai Udon and complete Substory #41 (All in the Hips). Once these steps are completed, you can return to the shop and choose to Pitch in at the Shop.

Location: Minigame - Udon Shop

Assumptions of the mini-game: Your task is to memorize clients' ordersand complete them by pressing the right buttons. At every order, a series of buttons will appear and after they disappear, you need to repeat the pattern in correct order. Once for the duration of the mini-game, you can save yourself by pressing L1/LB - then you can press any buttons and the given order will be completed successfully. After each stage, you receive 10% of the restaurant profits.

Prize Wheel

District: Fushimi

How to unlock:You can engage in this mini-game beginning from Chapter 2. The Prize Wheel icon doesn't appear on the map at first, and to unlock it, you need to approach a certain stall in the district to learn of the mini-game.

Location: Minigame - Prize Wheel

Assumptions of the mini-game: this mini-game involves spinning a wheel of fortune - the color of the received ball translates into different rewards. To be able to spin the wheel, you need to have Prize Ticket, which are found in various circumstances, e.g. collected from the ground during exploration.

A more detailed description of this mini-game can be found on a dedicated page (FAQ -> How to play the lottery?).

Utamaruya (karaoke)

District: Fushimi

How to unlock:You can engage in this mini-game beginning from Chapter 2.

Location: Minigame - Singing Bar Utamaruya (Karaoke)

Info: This is a classic mini-game known from other installments of the Yakuza series. Your task is to press or hold buttons appearing on the screen to maintain rhythm and sing. You can choose from 7 songs and 2 difficulty levels.

A more detailed description of this mini-game can be found on a dedicated page (Secrets and Activities -> Karaoke).

Mahjong

District: Mukurogai

How to unlock: You can engage in this minigame since the first visit to Mukurogai which takes place in the final part of Chapter 2.

Location: Minigame - Mahjong Spot

Assumptions: Before starting the mini-game, you can view its rules by choosing the option from the menu. Moreover, you need to exchange money into game points. There are a few tables in the room, each offering a different difficulty level.

Arena

District: Mukurogai

How to unlock: You can engage in this minigame since the first visit to Mukurogai which takes place in the final part of Chapter 2. The arena can be found on the first floor of the central building (Mukurogai Second Floor).

Location: Minigame - Arena

Assumptions of the mini-game: Arena allows you to participate in fights that often have certain imposed restrictions (e.g. Trooper cards are restricted). Won battles yield Arena Points which can be exchanged for different rewards.

A more detailed description of this mini-game can be found on a dedicated page (FAQ -> Where is the battle arena?).

Wanted Men

District: Mukurogai

How to unlock: You can engage in this minigame since the first visit to Mukurogai which takes place in the final part of Chapter 2. The entrance to Tachibanagumi HQ is on the first floor of the central building (Mukurogai Second Floor).

Location link: Minigame - Tachibanagumi HQ (Wanted Men)

Assumptions: In this mini-game, you can pick up bounties from the board that involve finding and defeating Wanted Men Each caught criminal or a group of criminals is rewarded with cash. There are a total of 16 bounties to complete.

Chicken Racing

District: Ragukai

How to unlock: You can engage in this minigame from Chapter 3.

Location link: Minigame - Chicken Racing

Assumptions: This is a mini-game in which you bet on racing chickens. To be able to engage in the mini-game, you need to first exchange money into Wooden Tags.

Before each race, you can make from one to several dozen bets based on supplied information in categories such as Condition, Prediction, and Payout. You can delve deeper into the supplied information to determine which chickens have the biggest chance of winning (double circles in Prediction).

Gambling Den (casino)

District: Rakugai

How to unlock: The casino is available starting from Chapter 3.

Location: Minigames - Gambling Den (Casino)

Mini-game info: The casino contains tables with multiple gambling mini-games. To be able to participate, you first need to exchange cash into Wooden Tags. Among the available games, there are 3 variants of poker and 4 exotic games:

1. Texas Hold'em;
2. Pineapple Hold'em;
3. Omaha Hold'em;
4. koi-koi;
5. oicho-kabu;
6. Cee-Lo;
7. Cho-Han.

A more detailed description of this mini-game can be found on a dedicated page (FAQ -> Where is the casino?).

Shogi Parlor

District: Rakunai

How to unlock: You can engage in this minigame from Chapter 3.

Location: Minigame - Shogi Parlor

Assumptions of the mini-game: The participation fee is 500 Mon. Before starting, you can choose to review the rules and choose the difficulty level and game type - Challenge or Ranked.

Nichibuza

District: Rakunai

How to unlock: You can engage in this minigame from Chapter 3. To unlock access to this mini-game, you first need to complete Substory #1 - Nichibuza's Newest Fan. In the course of this substory, you'll have your first brush against the mini-game and once the substory concludes, you can freely return to Nichibusa to engage in the mini-game.

Location: Minigame - Nichibuza (dance studio)

Assumptions of the mini-game - this is a dancing mini-game in which you need to observe one or two fields and press the buttons at the right times to get points. You're informed of incoming presses through waves - there are single presses and combinations. Your task is to press the buttons at the right times to get points and increase the multiplier. You can choose from 3 tracks and each can be played at 4 difficulty levels.

Yamabuki Brothel (courtesan mini-games)

District: Gion

How to unlock: Yamabuki Brothel becomes available starting from your first visit to Gion during the final part of Chapter 3. The entrance fee to the brothel is 1 Ryo.

Location: Minigames - Yamabuki Brothel

Assumptions: In Yamabuki Brothel, you can play 3 different mini-games with courtesan Anna.

1. Sake Showdown - your task is to press the buttons appearing on the screen to keep the indicator in the central part of the field.
2. Rock, Paper, Scissors - you need to guess what Anna has and you can also peek to learn her hand (limited number of times).
3. Sensual Healing - you need to fire at the heart while avoiding collisions with obstacles.

All 3 mini-games play in a fixed order. Completing each of them at least once will unlock choosing a difficulty level.

Another Life

District: Ryoma's Villa (you can travel to it by talking to the boatman in Kyo's Fushimi district).

How to unlock: Becomes available from Chapter 4. A story event will unlock the farm and you'll be able to visit it freely from that moment.

Location: Boat to Ryoma's Villa (Farm)

Info: This is the game's biggest optional activity, and it's all about running and developing your own farm - you can grow crops and cook, fulfill Trade Orders, and treat the farm as your Second Home. Over time, a well-managed farm can become a great source of income.

A more detailed description of this mechanic can be found on a dedicated page (Secrets and Activities -> Another Life).

Battle Dungeon

District: Mibu (Shinsengumi Barracks)

How to unlock: Becomes available from Chapter 5. The mini-game starts with an extended tutorial explaining the rules. After the tutorial, you'll be able to freely choose and begin dungeon missions.

Location: Minigame - Battle Dungeon

Assumptions: This is a larger optional activity in which you explore dungeons to complete different missions. The missions are a great source of XP and random loot e.g. crafting ingredients and new weapons.

Battle Dungeons are also a source of Trooper cards - during various activities of the game, you'll find and collect cards of different rarity which symbolize new units that joined you - the cards offer active abilities, such as e.g. bonus to attack power, a unique area-of-effect attack or free healing.