Minigames are a staple of Like a Dragon and Yakuza games, with many fan favorites, and also Mahjong, making repeat appearances across the long-running series. Billiards is one recurring minigame in the Yakuza series, offering players a variety of game modes and unique challenges to undertake at the pool table found in their local bar.
Billiards makes a comeback in Like a Dragon Gaiden, following its absence in the previous title, Yakuza: Like a Dragon. While exploring the city of Sotenbori, players can visit the Kiss Shot and Billiards Bar to enjoy a drink and select from available game modes, including the standard Nine-Ball and Eight-Ball, as well as the 1-Shot Challenge, which presents unique puzzles and challenges. Here’s everything players need to know to successfully complete the Akame Network mission “Complete a 1-Shot Challenge on Easy!” in Like a Dragon Gaiden.
How to Start the “Complete a 1-Shot Challenge on Easy!” Mission
The “Complete a 1-Shot Challenge on Easy!” mission begins and ends at the Kiss Shot and Billiards Bar, situated in the bottom-left corner of the Sotenbori map. The location is marked with a purple controller icon, indicating an available minigame.
Once inside, players will encounter a man seated by the wall near the billiards tables featuring a mission marker above his head. Engaging in conversation with him will reveal his ambition to improve at pool to impress a coworker. He requests to witness Joryu complete the 1-Shot Challenge on Easy difficulty.
While at the Kiss Shot and Billiards Bar, players should not miss out on collecting Sotenbori Locker Key J1, located on the bar’s floor in a corner by a potted plant. This key unlocks a coin locker just south of Bishamon Bridge, rewarding players with the Bless Wood Armor Replica, a valuable equipment item for Joryu.
How to Clear the “Complete a 1-Shot Challenge on Easy!” Mission
The 1-Shot Challenge is a billiards puzzle mode in Like a Dragon Gaiden. It tasks players with sinking a red ball into a designated pocket in one shot, navigating around strategically placed 8-Balls. The challenge features four difficulty levels, each with three stages, and introduces new elements like ramps, blocks, and yellow balls in higher tiers.
To complete the man’s request and clear the mission “Complete a 1-Shot Challenge on Easy!,” players should speak with the bar employee standing by the pool table and select the “Take the 1-Shot Challenge” dialog option. While the challenge offers three different stages, the player needs only to clear the first stage on Easy difficulty to complete the mission. Checking the controls before starting is a wise move, but if the player forgets, they can be viewed at any time during the challenge.
Once the challenge is underway, players will enter a mode where they can adjust the shot angle. Switching to an overhead view provides the best vantage point for lining up the shot. Adjust the shot angle so that the white ball is aimed to collide with the wall directly diagonal from and behind the red ball.
With the shot lined up, hit the ball with a great amount of force; pulling back the cue stick as far as it can go is fine. Once released, the shot will cause the ball to strike the long rail and then target the red ball, potting it in the nearby pocket. A successful execution will complete the “1-Shot Challenge on Easy!” mission, earning Joryu some Akame Network Points and ¥30,000.
