Yakuza 4 Remastered

The classic crane game — grab a prize plush and drag it to the chute. Completion only needs a play, but it counts toward the 'Welcome to SEGA' trophy.

• Aim the crane in two steps (depth, then sideways). Target a spot you can nudge or drag toward the chute, not just the plush's center of mass.
• Inching the plush toward the chute over several grabs is more reliable than trying to lift it cleanly in one go.
• For completion, a single successful grab at the cheapest booth is enough.

A shooter where you pilot an invincible laser ship and destroy enemies as fast as possible. Playing Boxcelios 2 three times and befriending the manager unlocks the original Boxcelios.

• The ship can't be hit, so dive straight into enemy clusters and sweep them with the laser fearlessly.
• Clear speed matters more than score — lock onto enemies the instant they appear to cut your kill time.
• Play Boxcelios 2 three times first so the manager installs the original — the trophy needs both cabinets.
• Time freezes for about 2 seconds each time an enemy appears — use that window to pre-aim right next to the enemy's glowing core (its weak point) for maximum kill efficiency.

The original version of Boxcelios, installed only after befriending the manager. Reaching Level 50 is a separate challenge.

• Play Boxcelios 2 three times to befriend the manager, then return — the cabinet will be added.
• Controls match Boxcelios 2 — focus on clearing enemies quickly with the invincible ship.
• One play covers completion, but the Level 50 trophy demands a long grind.

Akiyama trains hostesses into No.1 cabaret girls. You must raise Looks, Smarts and Charisma to S-rank during shifts and beat Natsume. The 23-outfit collection becomes permanently missable once the minigame ends, making it the trickiest entry.

• Each shift has 4 service segments and 3 breaks — use breaks to change outfits to match guest tastes and train stats.
• Different guests prefer different outfits even within one shift; rotate three outfits to hit No.1.
• For Fashionista, buy one of each of the 23 outfit types from the Dress-Up menu BEFORE finishing — the menu closes once the last hostess hits No.1.
• The first hostess is hardest; later ones are far easier, so finish outfit collecting early.

Standard Japanese riichi mahjong — the series' biggest wall if you don't know the rules, but one pattern is enough for completion. There's also a trophy for winning with Seven Pairs.

• Keep your hand fully closed (never call Pon/Chi) so you can declare Riichi.
• Chase Tanyao (only simples 2–8); once you're one tile away, declare Riichi and a yaku attaches automatically.
• For the Seven Pairs trophy, complete seven distinct closed pairs.
• Seven Pairs specifics: first discard any tile you hold 3+ of to break everything down into pairs, and never accept a Pon/Chi/Kan (steal) prompt — doing so makes Seven Pairs impossible for that hand since it must stay concealed.

Japanese chess — the key difference from Western chess is that captured pieces can be dropped back onto the board.

• Build a castle (gakoi) around your king before attacking — Mino castle is the easiest starter.
• Captured pieces can be dropped anywhere — parachute them deep into enemy territory.
• Completion needs just one win — pick a weak opponent if you're struggling.

Pool based on 9-ball — use the aim line and power gauge to sink balls into pockets.

• Line up with the camera that shows the full aim line, then calculate the angle that sends the object ball toward the pocket.
• Match power to distance and plan the cue ball's next position for easier runs.
• A touch of English (spin) fine-tunes where the cue ball travels.
• Y4 pool is 9-ball: the cue ball must always strike the lowest-numbered ball left on the table first (1, then 2, and so on), and you only keep shooting if you pot a ball.

Standard darts (501, Count-Up, etc.). The key is timing your throw as the wobbling cursor settles.

• Throw when the wobbling cursor is centered; aim for triple-20 to rack up points fast.
• In 501 you must hit exactly zero, so plan to finish on a double.
• Once comfortable, chase a high Count-Up score to meet completion targets.

Standard ten-pin bowling — adjust your start position and spin (hook) to bowl strikes.

• Start slightly to one side and apply hook to hit the 'pocket' between the 1 and 3 (or 1 and 2) pins.
• Keep power high and repeat a consistent direction-plus-spin combo for reliable strikes.
• If you leave a split, don't gamble — clear at least one side cleanly.

A rhythm karaoke minigame — clear each song and pass a score threshold to satisfy completion goals.

• Hit each note exactly as it reaches the judgment line — missing the beat costs a lot of points.
• Practice timing on easy songs first, then push for high scores on harder tracks.
• Completing certain substories lets you invite companions to sing along.

A back-and-forth table tennis match — use timing and aim to exploit your opponent's open side.

• Angle returns into the corners the opponent can't reach easily.
• A well-timed smash can win the point outright, but only use it on clear chances or you'll fault.
• Dragging out rallies to force opponent errors is safer than over-attacking.
• The Y4 opponent rarely misses in normal rallies, so you score with smashes: hold the swing button as the ball comes and release the instant the racket glows to build the Heat meter fast — better timing fills it more.

Time your swing to hit pitches — home-run challenges and consecutive-hit targets feed into completion.

• Swing just before the ball reaches the plate — swinging too early causes whiffs and fouls.
• In the home-run challenge, target fast pitches down the middle for clean over-the-fence hits.
• As pitch speed rises, start your swing slightly earlier and read the pitch location in advance.