All Golden Ball Locations in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

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In Yakuza Kiwami 3, you can enjoy Kiryu’s side quests whenever you want. However, Mine’s side quests are part of a specific activity called Kanda Damage Control, which is linked to his Dark Ties storyline.

One of the side quests involves collecting seven golden balls scattered around Kamurocho. Longtime fans of the series will remember this as a callback to a similar quest in Like a Dragon Gaiden. You need to find all seven and return them to Shen, who will then grant you a wish – it’s a classic trope, you probably know it!

I’m here to quickly walk you through finding all seven golden balls in the Dark Ties campaign of Yakuza Kiwami 3. Completing this substory for Mine will reward you with a significant amount of money for your efforts.

Pick Up the Operation: Balls Good Deed Quest

First, you’ll need to start the “Operation: Balls” Good Deed Quest from Zenba at the Nishikiyama Family HQ. Be warned – this substory is full of playful and humorous references to… well, balls!

After you get the substory, leave the HQ, and Zenba will text you the locations of all the golden balls. These texts are clues to help you find them – I’ll list the precise spots below.

All Golden Ball Locations in Dark Ties

Golden Ball Locations Description
The first one is actually right across from the Nishikiyama Family HQ. This one’s in the Mech Bowl, but contrary to what you think, this isn’t a reward from the bowling mini-game itself. Instead, head inside through the automated doors, but do not enter the building itself. Look to the immediate right of the entrance, and you can spot the golden ball attached to one of the signs here. Ironically, on the small Mech Bowl sign itself.
The second Golden Ball is related to the “Theater Square Poster” clue from the text message. From the first ball that we picked up, take off upwards from there and go to the northwest side of the Theater Square. The second Golden Ball is located right under the poster on the door shown in the images.
The third Golden Ball is at the Yoshida Batting Centre, located up north in the Hotel District. Enter the batting centre, and you should be able to spot the ball attached to a small poster on one of the corner walls.
This one’s based on the Gambling Hall lead. Make your way to the Dragon Palace near the Hotel District and head all the way to the top floor with the Gambling Hall reception. Thankfully, you won’t have to do any actual gambling mini-games to get the fourth Golden Ball, as it is conveniently placed on a lamp here next to the reception desk.
Once you’ve exited the Gambling Hall, the fifth Golden Ball can be found in the Kiss Shot Billiards & Bar, not far from your previous location. Head inside there, and the ball is on the pool table here, which I already picked up before taking the actual screenshot.
From the bar, head down below because this sixth Golden Ball is located in the Kotobuki Drugs pharmacy near Nakamichi Alley. The Golden Ball is on a giraffe cutout sign here for you to pick up.
Finally, the seventh Golden Ball is the Pachinko Parlor on Nakamichi Street. Head to the north end of the street and look to the right to spot a Pachinko Parlor named “Parlor Lucky.” The ball is tucked away on a signboard here, right next to the elevator doors.

Rewards

After you gather all seven Golden Balls, return to Zenba. He’ll tell you to personally deliver them to the client near the Millennium Tower. Find Shen there and give him the balls he worked so hard to get.

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As a reward, Shen will let Mine make a wish, choosing from several options. Each choice unlocks a unique reward, so it’s up to you to decide which one to pick, both for completing the story and for the additional benefit.

Honestly? I recommend Shen-san’s Panties, which can be sold at Ebisu Pawn for 15 million yen.

  • A True Bond: Picking this will yield no reward, so Shen will ask you to choose again from the remaining three options.
  • Endless Riches: You’ll be rewarded with 10 million yen.
  • Eternal Life: You’ll be rewarded with x100 Staminan X.
  • Sexy Panties: Although not what Mine had imagined, you’ll be given Shen-san’s Panties that you can sell at Ebisu Pawn for 15 million yen, a pretty good chunk of change, honestly.

Finish the Operation: Balls Good Deed Quest to earn 777 reputation points and 1,000,000 yen.

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2026-02-16 16:39