In Chapter 13 of Yakuza Kiwami 2,the best foster dad ever, Kiryu Kazuma, and his young accomplice Haruka will embark on a joint exploration of the bustling cities of Sotenbori and Kamurocho. Haruka will follow Kiryu as they navigate the city together and, as they explore, Haruka will continuously make requests of Kiryu. She will reveal her requests through her dialogue displayed in text bubbles and through their conversations. Haruka's requests are not arranged in a particular order and vary depending on the city they are currently touring. Once Kiryu fulfills one of her requests, his trust with Haruka will increase, granting him rewards at each distinct level of trust.

While in Sotenbori, Haruka will eventually request that Kiryu demonstrate his expertise in golf. Haruka assumes he excels at this solely because he is old. The dialog messages to look out for are “I bet you know the true essence of golf!” and “You are a grown-up, after all.” She will also outright ask to play golf if players speak with her directly. To take on this challenge, head to the Yokobori Golf Center on Sotenbori St. Here is a specific strategy for achieving all nine Bingos and completing Haruka’s Bingo Challenge Request in Yakuza Kiwami 2.

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How to Complete the Golf Bingo Challenge in Yakuza Kiwami 2

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In Yakuza Kiwami 2, to fulfill Haruka's request and achieve 8 Bingos in the "Bingo Challenge" game mode, Kiryu has ten attempts to hit and eliminate all 9 panels on the board. Throughout the challenge, the arrangement of the panels will change, moving farther back and even angling, which adds difficulty to aiming and adjusting shots to account for the change in distance and direction. Keep an eye on the distance chart located at the bottom right of the screen, as it shows the distance of each panel in relation to the entire room.

To achieve the goal of hitting all 9 panels and earning 8 Bingos, there are several strategies the player can employ. This guide presents a specific strategy that can be replicated by following the provided instructions and images. However, it is important to note that executing this strategy may require multiple attempts, especially as they become more familiar with the gauge that measures the distance the ball will travel.

In addition to gaining trust with Haruka, completing the Bingo Challenge also awards the Golf Primer item which unlocks Essence of Golf in the Heat Actions ability menu. Do note that Kiryu will still have to spend points to learn this ability. He'll also receive a Staminan Royale for each successful clear of the challenge.

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How to play Golf in Yakuza Kiwami 2 - A Brief Primer

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Golf in Yakuza Kiwami 2 has just a few simple mechanics to understand:

  • Swing Direction: Use the left stick to adjust the targeting direction and aim the shot.
  • Swing Power: Press A/O once to fill the gauge, then press it again to set the power. Press B/X to cancel and retry. Match the swing strength to the distance of the targeted panel. Once the power has been set, the marker will immediately head back to the strike angle gauge.
  • Strike Angle Gauge: The yellow gauge near Kiryu’s feet influences the ball's direction upon striking. The red spot in the middle results in shooting directly at the targeted location. In order to ensure the ball heads the direction intended, players must make sure to always aim and press the button when the marker is at the center of the gauge.
  • Wind Direction: The wind will affect the ball's distance and angle. The strategy detailed below has each shot adjusted for this and therefore must be completed in the order presented.

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How to Start Haruka’s Golf Bingo Challenge in Yakuza Kiwami 2

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In Yakuza Kiwami 2, to fulfill Haruka's request and achieve 8 Bingos in the "Bingo Challenge" game mode, players have to hit all 9 panels using 10 balls. To start this challenge, Haruka must have first made the request of Kiryu while in Sotenbori. Once the request is active, head to the Yokobori Golf Center on Sotenbori St., in the top center of the city. Speak with the attendant behind the counter and select the Bingo Challenge for 1,000 yen, and it’s go time.

Haruka’s Golf Bingo Challenge Walkthrough

Remember, to complete the challenge with this specific strategy, the order and directions must be followed exactly. It also assumes that each shot is made by activating the Strike Angle Gauge at the center red section, so it may be necessary to take a few attempts to get accustomed to the timing in the gauge.

First Target

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  • First target: Two (2) Panel
  • Location on board: Top Center
  • Directions: Aim straight ahead at the (2) panel and charge the shot to 70 yards.

Second Target

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  • Second target: One (1) Panel
  • Location on board: Top Left
  • Directions: Aim at the right side of the (1) panel and charge the shot to 70 yards.

Third Target

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  • Third target: Three (3) Panel
  • Location on board: Top Right
  • Directions: Aim at the left side of the (3) panel and charge the shot to 70 yards.

Once these three panels are successfully cleared, the board will be relocated deeper into the arena. Consequently, the following three swings will demand greater strength in order to effectively eliminate the panels.

Fourth Target

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  • Fourth target: Four (4) Panel
  • Location on board: Middle Left
  • Directions: Aim at the bar between the (4) and (5) panels and charge the shot to 90​​​​ yards.

Fifth Target

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  • Fifth target: Six (6) Panel
  • Location on board: Middle Right
  • Directions: Aim at the left side of the (6) panel and charge the shot to approximately 87 yards. This is likely going to be the shot that takes two attempts, so luckily there is a 10th ball.

Sixth Target

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  • Sixth target: Five (5) Panel
  • Location on board: Center
  • Directions: Aim at the metal bar between the (4) and (5) panels and charge the shot to 85 yards.

Once the initial six panels have been successfully cleared, the board will stay at the same distance from Kiryu but will be repositioned at angles, making it crucial to adhere to the directions provided below to properly land the final three shots.

Seventh Target

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  • Seventh Target: Nine (9) Panel
  • Location on board: Bottom Right
  • Directions: Aim directly at the (9) panel and charge the shot to 75 yards.

Eighth Target

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  • Eighth Target: Eight (8) Panel
  • Location on board: Bottom Left
  • Directions: Aim at the bottom left corner of the (7) panel and charge the shot to 80 yards.

Ninth Target

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  • Ninth Target: Seven (7) Panel
  • Location on board: Bottom Center
  • Directions: Aim at the top left corner of the (7) panel and charge the shot to 70 yards.
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By following this precise strategy, and with a bit of practice, players can ensure a simple victory in the Bingo Challenge. This will no doubt bring immense joy to Haruka, making her the happiest little girl in the world. At least, for a brief moment or two, until she presents another request. In the meantime, the cost of attempting the Bingo Challenge is merely 1,000 yen, and Kiryu has the option to quit the minigame at any moment, allowing for quick restarts if needed. Practice makes perfect, and Haruka is counting on the players.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is now available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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