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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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Explore mini-games in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, including the 15-Second Game, Digging Game, Shooting Gallery, and Treasure Chest Games.

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Explore mini-games in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, including the 15-Second Game, Digging Game, Shooting Gallery, and Treasure Chest Games.

15-Second Game

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Navigate the maze in 15 seconds or less. Start by cutting through bushes going north, make a left (west), go northwest through three bushes, turn west towards a sign.
  2. 2
    Walk due south from the sign onto two stepping stones to hop over a fence.
  3. 3
    Travel southwest to the waiting man.
Tips
  • The game is free to play.
  • If you fail, return through the brothers' house to try again.
  • After obtaining the Piece of Heart, you can play again but without a reward.
  • If you attempt this mini-game after defeating Agahnim, a Blue Sword Soldier will roam the maze.

Digging Game

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Loan a shovel from the Digging Game Keeper for 80 Rupees.
  2. 2
    Dig for items in the Treasure Field for 30 seconds.
Tips
  • You can dig up Green Rupees, Blue Rupees, Red Rupees, and small Magic Decanters.
  • This mini-game is a decent source of money, and you should generally break even.

Shooting Gallery

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Pay 20 Rupees to play.
  2. 2
    Use 5 Arrows to shoot octopus-shaped targets moving near the back wall.
Tips
  • Consecutive hits increase Rupees earned per hit: 1st (4 Rupees), 2nd (8 Rupees), 3rd (16 Rupees), 4th (32 Rupees), 5th (64 Rupees).
  • Hitting all five targets in a row can win up to 124 Rupees.
  • Hitting three in a row is enough to profit.
  • Missing a target resets the consecutive hit bonus.
  • Rupees are the only prize; no Pieces of Heart or other items can be won.

Treasure Chest Games

There are three different Treasure Chest Games.

Lost Woods Treasure Chest Game

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Pay 100 Rupees to open one of three chests.
  2. 2
    Keep the contents hidden inside.
Tips
  • This mini-game is not recommended due to high risk and low reward compared to other options.

Kakariko Village Treasure Chest Game

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Pay 20 Rupees to open one of three chests.
  2. 2
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Tips
  • You have a plausible chance of at least breaking even.
  • This mini-game is not recommended.

Village of Outcasts Treasure Chest Game

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Pay 30 Rupees to open any two out of sixteen chests.
  2. 2
    .
Tips
  • This version generally yields better results than the two Treasure Chest Games in the Light World.
  • Keep playing until you find the Piece of Heart.

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