The Minigames That Stole My Time

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  • Inyeon's Avatar
    Level 52
    Minigames inside videogames are a dark but wonderful addiction. It’s happened to me in so many titles, and I know it’ll keep happening because that’s just who I am. I’ve never seen a thread dedicated to this… so why not start one?

    Who hasn’t gone in “just to try” a minigame and ended up losing hours without making any progress in the main story?

    I’m gonna start by sharing some that hooked me.

    Final Fantasy X and FFX-2 - (Blitzball)

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    I have no idea how many hours I sank into Blitzball in Final Fantasy X-2. What started as a simple “let me see what this is about” turned into a full-blown obsession: entire days competing in leagues, tournaments, and perfecting every move.

    That kind of underwater Quidditch didn’t just hook me—it almost made me lose interest in seeing Yuna, Paine, and Rikku finish their adventure.

    Persona 5 - Batting Cages, Fishing & Casino Nights.

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    In Persona 5, you’re supposed to be saving Tokyo—but somehow you get hooked on batting cages, missing pitch after pitch on a rooftop at night, telling yourself, “just one more.”

    Between palace heists and exams, you find yourself cooking curry, fishing in Ichigaya, or working at a flower shop. Simple things, but oddly addictive.

    Minigames in Persona 5 aren’t just breaks—they are the game. Because sure, you’re saving the world… but first, you need those 5 home runs to boost your guts.

    Bet you’ve got your own hidden favorites too. Ready to share them?
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  • mazen18's Avatar
    Level 52
    stardew valley, had multiple mini games that was fun to play.
  • REDRUM2's Avatar
    Level 15
    Witcher 3, spent hours upon hours playing gwent and looking for all the cards in game for complete decks.
    Also RDR2, just the atmosphere of playing texas holdem in that game made me stop playing story and just sit in city and play cards😁