Check out this guide about minigames in Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7 Remake, FF7R)! Get to know all mini-games in the game, how to unlock mini games, controls & how to do them!!!
Table of Contents
Minigames
| Related Guides | |
|---|---|
 Story Walkthrough Guides | All Odd Jobs (Side Quests) List |
Minigames - List & How To Unlock
This article is being updated. Check it out regularly for more minigame info!
| Minigame | Chapter & How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| Darts | Chapter 3 Located in 7th Heaven |
| Bike Chase | Chapter 4 Beginning of Chapter 4 |
| Whack-A-Box | Chapter 8 Finish the side quest "A Verified Hero" |
| Squats | Chapter 9 Finish the side quest "Burning Thighs" |
| Dance | Chapter 9 Part of the main story |
| Pull-ups | Chapter 14 Clear the side quest "Wavering Heart" |
Mini Game Mechanics
Darts
Reward For Getting The High Score
| Reward | Luck Up Materia |
|---|---|
| Description | The reward will be handed to you by Wedge in Chapter 4 |
The highest score in the game is Wedge with 8 darts. In order to beat his score, you must reach the high score or greater with 7 darts or less.
Rules Of The Game
The darts in the game follow the 301 rule. This means that the highest person to reach 301 with the least amount of darts used is declare the winner. There are no variations of the in-game darts game aside from the 301 rules.
Check Out The Darts Mini Game Here!Bike Chase
Controls
| Attack Right | |
|---|---|
| Attack Left | |
| Guard | |
| Accelerate | |
| Spinning Slash | |
| Bike Controls | Left Stick |
| Long-Range Attack | + |
| Brake | |
Talk With Jessie While Driving
The conversation with Jessie changes depending on your driving performance. You can view all of them by saving just before Chapter 4 and then replaying the whole minigame.
Check Out The Biker Mini Game Guide Here!Whack-a-Box
The rules are simple: destroy as many boxes as fast as you can. There are different boxes with corresponding points. The bigger the box, the harder it is to destroy it. This minigame has a time limit, so best arm yourself with the best weapons you have!
Check Out the Whack-a-Box Guide Here!Whack-a-Box Score Table & Prizes
| Target Score | Prize |
|---|---|
| 10000 | Elixir |
| 20000 | Crescent Moon Charm |
| 30000 | Spectral Cogwheel & "Wunderkind" Trophy |
| Participation Prize | Moogle Medal |
Clear "A Verified Hero" To Unlock
You can unlock the Whack-a-Box minigame by doing and completing the side quest, "A Verified Hero". This odd job opens only once you have cleared the side quest, "Kids On Patrol" in Chapter 8 of the game.
Check Out The A Verified Hero Guide Here!Squats
In squats, the player must outscore the opponent within the time limit. Controls are simple as the player just has to time the button presses to score. The twist is that the button outlines will disappear as you build up your combo, forcing you to rely on Cloud's movements to time your presses.
Check Out the Squats Guide Here!Squats Prize Table
| Opponent Rank | Prize |
|---|---|
| Ronnie Trainee | 3 mega-potions |
| Jay Amateur | Luck Up Materia |
| Jules Pro | Champion Belt |
Complete "Burning Thighs" To Unlock
The Squats minigame is directly linked to the "Burning Thighs" odd job in Chapter 9. You must beat Ronnie first to unlock this mini-game.
Check Out The Burning Thighs Guide Here!Dance
Watch Cloud as he dances with grace and correctly follow the button prompts to score. For the timings, wait for the indicator (the white wisp) to reach the buttons first, and exactly press the indicated button once it lands.
Dance Prize Table
| Score | Prize |
|---|---|
| TBC | TBC |
Dance At The End Of Chapter 9
The dance segment happens at the end of Chapter 9. You'll be given a tutorial before the real thing, so just relax and time your presses correctly.
Check Out The Chapter 9 Story Walkthrough Here!Pull-ups
Pull-ups' rules and controls are the same as the Squats minigame. The player must press the buttons at the exact time to score a point. However, the visual guide will slowly disappear as you build up your combo. Also note that the button sequence changes per round.
Check Out the Pull Ups Guide Here!Pull-ups Prize Table
| Opponent Rank | Prize |
|---|---|
| Andrea Trainee | Tifa gains 10 SP |
| Jay Amateur | Magic Up Materia |
| Jules Pro | Champion Belt |
Clear "Wavering Heart" To Unlock
The Pull-up minigame is tied to the "Wavering Heart" minigame in Chapter 14. You must beat Andrea first to unlock the higher and more difficult challenges.
