Our A Link Between Worlds Mini-Game Guide covers every mini-game in the game and provides some strategy on how on to win. The A Link Between Worlds Mini-Games reward Link with heart pieces, rupees, and items. There are a total of 4 different Mini-Games in A Link Between Worlds including Octoball Derby, Treacherous Tower, Fortune's Choice, and Rupee Rush.
Octoball Derby
Location:
Travel to southwest of the Vacant House weather vane to the small grove of trees. Talk with Derby Boy to begin the mini-game. It costs 50 rupees per time.
Strategy:
Octoball Derby can be tricky to an inexperienced user. The trick to is pay attention to the location of the ball in comparison to the dirt circle where Link is standing. Once you are able to memorize where the ball is compared to the dirt and where this in turn makes the ball land - be sure to practice with the stance. The stance can somewhat alter the path of the ball other than up or down. If you push all the way up - Link has a tendency to hit the pitcher with the ball, which cause the pitcher to quickly pitch another. Be sure to hit each of the birds that fly across as they will give Link the most points as well as the golden pots.
Rewards:
Link is given the amount of rupees according to his score in the mini-game. If you are able to score 100 points or higher, the reward will be a Piece of Heart.
Treacherous Tower
Location:
Travel to where the Tower of Hera is located except in Lorule. Talk with Devilish Girl to begin the mini-game. It costs 100 rupees for Beginner, 200 rupees for Intermediate, and 300 rupees for Advanced.
Strategy:
Treacherous Tower is easily won if using the correct combination of items and gear. The Blue Mail or Red Mail make the mini-game much easier as well as having the Tornado Rod, Ice Rod, and the Fire Rod. Be sure to use the Tornado Rod to stun the enemies and the Fire Rod comes in handy on the ice creatures. The Ice Rod is used on the fire creatures. Simply kill off each enemy during each round taking as little damage as possible. Blue Potion comes in handy on both the Intermediate and Advanced stages.
Rewards:
Link gets lots of rupees at the end of each round. If you beat a previous record - Devilish Girl gives Link more rupees. After winning the Intermediate stage, you get a heart piece. You get the Super Lamp and the Super Net from the Advanced stage.
Fortune's Choice (Hyrule)
Location:
east side of Kakariko Village
Strategy:
There is no real strategy that can be employed in this mini-game. The player only has two chests to pick from and the prize is random each time.
Rewards:
If you are lucky, Link will get a Silver Rupee; otherwise, Link will get a much smaller amount of rupees.
Fortune's Choice (Lorule)
Location:
east side of Thieves' Town
Strategy:
There is no real strategy that can be employed in this mini-game. The player has lots of chests to pick from and the prize is random each time.
Rewards:
If you are lucky, Link will get a Silver Rupee or Piece of Heart; otherwise, Link will get a much smaller amount of rupees.
Rupee Rush (Hyrule)
Location:
Southwest of Kakariko Village
Strategy:
The Pegasus Boots will come in handy during Rupee Rush. The goal of the game is to get as many rupees as possible within 30 seconds; however, there is no on-screen timer so be sure to count or use a watch as Link will not get any rupees if the time runs out or if he talks to the lady too soon. Simply run around cutting as many bushes as possible - this is where the Pegasus Boots come in handy as they allow for the quick cutting of bushes. The Great Spin ability will also greatly aid in the ability to get rupees.
Rewards:
If you score 100 points or higher, the lady will give Link a Piece of Heart; otherwise, Link will just be given the amount of rupees he finds. There are multipliers if you come in with less then 2 seconds left on the timer.
Rupee Rush (Lorule)
Location:
Southwest of Kakariko Village
Strategy:
The Pegasus Boots will come in handy during Rupee Rush. The goal of the mini-game is to get as many rupees as possible within 30 seconds; however, there is no on-screen timer so be sure to count or use a watch as Link will not get any rupees if the time runs out or if he talks to the lady too soon. Simply run around cutting as many bushes as possible - this is where the Pegasus Boots come in handy as they allow for the quick cutting of bushes. The Great Spin ability will also greatly aid in the ability to get rupees. There is also a water puddle in the center that shoots out rupees so be sure to grab those.
Rewards:
If you score 200 points or higher, the lady will give Link a Piece of Heart; otherwise, Link will just be given the amount of rupees he finds. There are multipliers if you come in with less then 2 seconds left on the timer.
Location:
East of House of Gales near the portal
Strategy:
The Pegasus Boots will come in handy during Hyrule Hotfoot. The goal of this mini-game is to race to the other side of the map behind Rosso's house west of Death Mountain in a certain timeframe. Simply use the Pegasus Boots to run south and then head west. Run north to Link's House and continue near Hyrule Castle. Now run west around Hyrule Castle and continue north to the finish line.
Rewards:
Win the first match in under 75 seconds. Now beat the second match in under 65 seconds to win a Piece of Heart; otherwise, Link will just be given rupees if he comes in under a certain time.
Cucco Ranch
Location:
South of Kakariko Village
Strategy:
The goal of the mini-game is to run around dodging cuccos until the timer runs out. Simply dodge the cuccos by running in circles. There is no real strategy other then to watch what is on the way and plan accordingly.
Rewards:
Beat the Egg level to unlock the Chick level and get 40 rupees. Beat the Chick level to unlock the Rooster level and get 60 rupees. Beat the Rooster level to unlock the Endless level and get a Piece of Heart; however, if you got the heart piece already - Link will get 150 rupees instead. The prize for the Endless level is 100 rupees.
