The Yakuza and Like a Dragon series have a long-standing tradition of including mini-games focused on recruiting NPCs from the main story and side quests. These games, including Cabaret Club, Clan Creator, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Ichiban Confections business management minigame, revolve around building and enhancing a character roster for success. Players familiar with these mini-games are used to the process of discovering and recruiting new team members.