The game begins with only two options, with a couple more added once the story has been started. All modes on the main menu are as follows:
New Game: Available from the start. Begin the game's story.
Continue: Play a story that has been previously begun with all completed mini-games unlocked.
Casino: Play blackjack, roulette, or purchase wanted posters to unlock more mini-games.
Demo: Available from the start. Choose from one of three mini-games and utilize download play to have a friend play them. Link to another DS ten times to receive all unlockables from this mode.
You will be informed of your task before beginning each mini-game. This is usually preceded by a bit of story explaining the nature of the mini-game, in which characters converse through text boxes.
After failing a mini-game, you are given an opportunity to try again. Form a circle with the stylus repeatedly on the touch screen until the gauge reaches 100% and before the clock is able to fully count down from 10 in order to get a second win. Failing to reach 100% in time results in a game over.
Unlock more mini-games by completing those available or purchasing wanted posters at the Casino. See a list of mini-games along with controls, unlock, and completion instructions on the Walkthrough page and a complete set of wanted posters along with prices and unlock instructions on the Casino page. Posters are usually unlocked through the story and purchased by making enough yen in roulette or blackjack, but can also be unlocked through the game's Demo mode and by inputting codes at the Casino.
