Gambling

Master Zeni Hajiki in Ghost of Yotei with our guide. Learn the rules, winning strategies, and how to use the accessibility options to easily win every coin-flicking match and earn valuable charms.

Your goal in zeni hajiki is to flick a coin into one - and only one - other coin.

Zeni Hajiki Rules

Zeni Hajiki tables can be found at inns and dedicated gambling dens, such as the Kuttara Gambling Den in the Yotei Grasslands. Pay the ante (typically 100-1,000 mon) to start. The objective is to flick coins into other coins to score points; the first player to six points wins. Key rules include:

• The player always starts, offering a significant advantage.
• Before your first flick, you can move to a better starting position on the table. Consider the placement of jars (obstacles) and coins to ensure you can reach the required six coins.
• Hitting another coin earns you one point.
• Missing all other coins results in no points and passes the turn to your opponent.
• If your flicked coin falls off the table or knocks another coin off, your opponent scores a point and takes their turn.
• Hitting more than one coin with a single flick results in no points and passes the turn.
• Competent opponents may try to win in a single turn, so aim to prevent them from getting any turns.

Winning Every Zeni Hajiki Game

The simplest way to win is to achieve six points in a single turn from a good starting position. You flick coins using the R2 button, and the longer you hold it, the further the coin travels. Mastering light taps is crucial for hitting multiple close coins without accidentally striking more than one. Winning zeni hajiki matches can earn you money and valuable charms, some of which are upgradable.

If you find zeni hajiki difficult, you can enable the "Zeni Hajiki Shot Power Display" option in the Accessibility settings. This adds a reticle showing the projected path of your flick. Holding R2 until the cursor is halfway over the target coin allows for precise, light flicks. This feature significantly simplifies the minigame.

Note that holding R2 is more reliable than tapping, and there is no haptic feedback for this minigame.