Zeni Hajiki stands out as one of the coolest mini-games in the ‘Ghost of Yotei.’ It is an interesting mixture of skill, timing, and risk. Although it looks easy on the surface, in reality, it takes a little practice and clever planning to master this coin-flipping game.
Moreover, it is a faster way to earn coins (mon) in ‘Ghost of Yotei.’ Players can easily cash in about 500 mon for each victory. Whether players are going for the “Good With Coins” trophy or just want to rack up coins at a gambling den in Ezo, this guide will help to win at Zeni Hajiki consistently.
How To Play Zeni Hajiki In ‘Ghost Of Yotei’
Zeni Hajiki is a coin game played on a table found in gambling houses all over Ezo. It’s a bit like a mix of pool and curling that incorporates physics and power control. The basics are simple—players have to hit one opposing coin, without moving any other coins.
The first time players come across playing Zeni Hajiki is in the “Sleight of Hand” side quest at the Kuttara Gambling Den on the southern shore of Lake Kuttara. The quest begins with players meeting a ronin at the docks and helping him get his sake house back from some bandits. After clearing them out, they’ll unlock a flashback tutorial during which Atsu plays her first game of Zeni Hajiki with her mother.
After completing the mission, Kuttara Den becomes the first permanent location for players to play a gambling game. So here’s how it works:
- Use the left thumbstick to pick a coin and use the right thumbstick to align the aim.
- Hold R2 or L2 to establish the power of the shot, then release to flick the coin forward.
- Once players strike another coin cleanly, they earn a point and get to play again from the coin they just hit.
- If players miss the coin, hit multiple coins, or knock one off the table, then their opponent gets the turn.
- The first player to score half the number of coins on the board (most times six points) wins.
In Ghost of Yotei, Zeni Hajiki’s core objective is simple yet deceptively tricky:
- Purpose: Strike one opposing coin each turn without upsetting the others.
- Win Condition: Clear all opponents’ coins or increase wager limit.
- Stakes: Initially 100 mon, reaching about 300+ in later dens.
- Difficulty Increase: In higher-tier dens, the opponents become more accurate and are better at using curved or deflected flicks.
Master The Zeni Hajiki Easily In ‘Ghost Of Yotei’
While Zeni Hajiki is solely a skill-based minigame, one accessibility feature can make a huge difference. Simply go to Options → Accessibility → Zeni Hajiki Shot Power Display and switch it on. This will show a circle on the table indicating where the coin will land, removing any guesswork in the shots.
To maximize accuracy:
- Set just enough power so that the edge of the circle barely touches the target coin.
- Let go of the trigger slowly for more consistent power control.
- Use dishes or pots on the table as natural barriers to halt overshooting.
This accessibility feature does not change the difficulty level in Zeni Hajiki directly; instead, it gives a better picture of the power players are putting into the game. If the Zeni Hajiki Shot Power Display is switched on, players can make almost perfect shots every throw, essentially switching one of the harder skill-based challenges in this game into a fairly easy win.
Zeni Hajiki Locations And Rewards
Various gambling establishments can be found around Ezo, where Zeni Hajiki is the game played with the chance to earn charms unique to each gambling den.
Here are the confirmed ones:
1. Kuttara Gambling Den – Yotei Grasslands (Lake Kuttara)
- Quest Requirement: Complete “Sleight of Hand.”
- Reward: Charm of Abundant Drink (Minor Utility Charm).
- Increases sake carry capacity by 1.
2. Huranui’s Rest Inn – Tokachi Range (Ohara Plains)
- Location: East of Ohara Plains near the river.
- Reward: Charm of Resourceful Protection (Minor Defense Charm).
- Chance to retrieve blocked arrows when using the Block Projectiles technique.
3. Oni’s Breath Inn – Ishikari Plain (Urara Forest)
- Requirement: Complete “Oni’s Breath Inn” Tale quest.
- Reward: Charm of Stolen Flame (Minor Defense Charm).
- Parrying flaming attacks ignites Atsu’s weapon, allowing unblockable fire damage.
Players get the charm for winning twice at each gambling den, and the Zeni Hajiki mini-game is worth mastering even for players who enjoy combat or stealth over mini-games, and that is just about getting a unique charm.
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Zeni Hajiki might seem a minor side activity, yet it is among ‘Ghost of Yotei‘s most enjoyable distractions. With physics-driven gameplay, a satisfying challenge, and, instead of coin rewards, a charming way of earning rewards that will make players go back again and again, this one will make the flicks worth every single flick.
After some practice and the critical shot power display, players can easily master this to conquer every gambling den in Ezo.
