Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony: How to Complete Hangman’s Gambit Guide

Here's a quick guide on how to complete Hangman's Gambit in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.
How Hangman’s Gambit Works
Figure Out The Answer
Shoot the Right Letters
Watch Your Time
The Bottom Line

Here's a quick guide on how to complete Hangman's Gambit in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony has yet another Class Trial minigame called Hangman’s Gambit, which can be a bit of a pain until you figure out what the game wants you to do.

Letters float across the screen, and you have to pick out the ones that spell out the answer to the question. It sounds simple, but the moving letters and time constraint can make it a lot more hectic than you think.

How Hangman’s Gambit Works

When the minigame begins, letters will appear and move around the screen. Your job is to tap the correct letters in the correct order to spell the answer. You don’t have to hit every letter you see. In fact, shooting the wrong one can slow down your progress, so take a second to determine what word the trial is looking for before you start shooting.

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Figure Out The Answer

The best approach to Hangman’s Gambit is to find the answer first, and the letters second. The minigame comes after the evidence and discussion. The answer is usually about something the characters have already discussed, so the trial will normally have given you enough information to work it out. Once you know the word, the letters are much easier to find.

Shoot the Right Letters

Once you know the answer, watch the letters moving around and wait for the one you need. Line up your shot and fire when the right letter comes up. Don’t panic if there are a number of letters close together because it’s easy to hit the wrong one if you rush. If the letter you need isn’t in a good spot, wait a second and don’t take a risky shot.

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Watch Your Time

Hangman’s Gambit provides you with a limited time, so you can’t wait forever for the perfect opportunity. Usually, shooting wildly is worse than taking an extra second to aim. Watch your time and concentrate on the next letter. Once you get into the rhythm of spotting and shooting the letters, the minigame flows much more smoothly.

The Bottom Line

Hangman’s Gambit is so much easier if you split the two problems: first figure out the answer, then find the letters. Don't waste guesses on random letters just because they are nearby. Search for the clues of the trial, wait for the letters you need, and keep moving before the timer becomes a problem. After a few rounds, the whole thing is a lot less chaotic.

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