Every Yakuza game guarantees two things — absurdity and an overwhelming number of mini-games. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is no exception. The game offers a wide variety of mini-games, some of which can turn into an even bigger time sink than the main story. One such example is Bang! Bang! Batting.
Players will first encounter Bang! Bang! Batting in Chapter 2, located in Madlantis. At first glance, the game seems simple — just hit cannonballs with your bat — but there’s more going on beneath the surface. If you want to master this mini-game, then you’re in the right place. The guide below will clear up any doubts you may have about it.
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Basics of Bang! Bang! Batting
Bang! Bang! Batting is a straightforward game where you destroy barrels by hitting cannonballs with your bat. However, it gets more challenging with added mechanics like multiple bats, varying cannonball speeds, different types of barrels, and more. All these elements will be covered in detail below.
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Game Modes in Bang! Bang! Batting
There are two modes in Bang! Bang! Batting — Big Bang Bang and Endless Bang Bang.
Big Bang Bang
This mode features four difficulty levels, with only the first one unlocked from the start. The rest must be unlocked by completing the previous difficulty.
In Big Bang Bang, your goal is to destroy barrels to reveal a lock and a treasure chest. Breaking the lock and opening the chest allows you to progress to the next stage. There are a limited number of stages in a Big Bang Bang match. Your final score depends on how efficiently you clear all the stages.
Endless Bang Bang
As the name suggests, Endless Bang Bang is a never-ending round. You have a limited number of cannonballs and must aim for the highest score possible. Destroyed barrels are continuously replaced with new ones.
A game is only considered won if the player achieves Rank A or higher.
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Big Bang Bang and Endless Bang Bang Details
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Big Bang Bang |
Endless Bang Bang |
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Price of Entry |
$100 |
$500 |
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Difficulty |
Beginner |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Expert |
Endless |
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Clear Reward Multiplier |
1.2 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
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Canon Ball Velocity |
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Stages |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
∞ |
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Rank |
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Cannon Ball Speed in Bang! Bang! Batting
Bang! Bang! Batting likes to keep players on their toes by varying the speed of incoming cannonballs. While there are five different speed levels, you only need to focus on two key factors: where the cannon is aiming and the quick-time prompt.
- The higher the cannon is aimed, the slower the cannonball will travel.
- If the cannon is aimed directly at you, the cannonball will be much faster.
To maximize your performance, pay close attention to the quick-time prompt. Press the designated button when the outer moving circle aligns with the static inner circle. Timing this correctly will ensure a successful hit.
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Types of Barrels
There are five types of barrels in Bang! Bang! Batting. The standard wooden barrel is straightforward, while the other four have special effects — two help with destruction, and two provide additional resources.
- Explosive Barrel – As the name suggests, destroying this barrel triggers an explosion, destroying all adjacent barrels.
- Missile Box – Breaking this barrel launches a missile in the direction of the arrow, wiping out all barrels in its path.
- Cannonball Barrel – Destroying this barrel grants additional cannonballs.
- Special Barrel – Grants an extra special swing upon destruction. However, since you can only store one special swing at a time, it’s best to use your current one before breaking this barrel.
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Special Stance
Special Stance is essentially a get-out-of-jail-free card in Bang! Bang! Batting. Activating it with the designated button puts you in a special stance, ensuring that when you hit a cannonball, every barrel on the screen is destroyed.
However, if you complete a Big Bang Bang match without using Special Stance, you’ll earn extra points as a reward.
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All Bats in Bang! Bang! Batting
You can adjust the difficulty of Bang! Bang! Batting by changing the bat you use. The default Standard Bat is provided at the start, but you can purchase two additional bats from Bang Bang Prize Exchange using your hard-earned points.
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Serenity Bat – Makes it easier to hit cannonballs but reduces the total points earned.
- Point Multiplier: ×0.8
- Price: 1000 Points
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Expert Bat – Makes hitting cannonballs more challenging but increases the total points earned.
- Point Multiplier: ×1.2
- Price: 10000 Points
- Released
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February 21, 2025
- Engine
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Dragon Engine
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ // Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Unknown
- X|S Optimized
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Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
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45.03 GB
- Number of Players
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Single-player
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
- PC Release Date
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February 21, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
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February 21, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
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February 21, 2025