There are a host of Minigames scattered throughout Chicago in Watch Dogs . These games are typically easy ways to earn money, but can also just be for fun.

Chess in Watch Dogs comes in two different forms. There is normal chess, and there are puzzles that give Aiden a half-played game to finish. These puzzles restrict the number of moves Aiden can make, and what pieces he can use.

There are several different kinds of puzzles, including Capture puzzles, Survival puzzles, Path puzzles, and End Game puzzles. Look at the different rankings for each puzzle to get a hint about how to approach it.

NVZN is an Alternate Reality phone game. When activated, NVZN makes it appear that aliens are attacking Chicago. Use Aiden's "blaster" to blow the aliens to pieces. Race against time to get the highest score.

Watch out for dropped weapons from the aliens. These weapons do have limited ammo, so fire carefully.

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The Shell Game is the classic three-cups-and-a-ball hustle. Keep your eyes sharp and pick the right cup after the dealer shuffles them up. If you guessed correctly, Aiden gets a sweet payout.

Don't look away for one second, the shell game man is not to be trusted

Cash Run makes coins and ghosts appear in front of Aiden. Race as fast as you can to collect all of the coins while avoiding the ghosts. Keep your time low for a higher score and compete against your friends.

Keep your eyes out for purple clocks. They give you bonus time when doing Cash Run

Play a game of Texas Hold'em with some "friends." Use any cameras to your advantage by sneaking peeks at opponents' cards, use your phone to monitor heart beats, or just use plain old luck to get the best odds and win some cash.

Profile your opponents with your phone to see if they are bluffing

Slot Machines work exactly like you would expect. Put cash in, pull the lever, and hope for a payout.

The only tip to give for this one is to cross your fingers

Bottom's up! Challenge others to drinking contests, with the last person still upright stumbling away with the prize money. Each drinking challenge has a different quick-time event. Try them all.

Have your button fingers ready, you'll want to act as fast as possible when things line up.

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Digital trips allow Aiden to escape the reality of Chicago and enter a digital world where there are no rules. There are 5 different Digital Trip offerings.

Madness puts you behind the wheel of a crazy car while all hell is breaking loose - literally. Use the car to smash into the demons and zombies that now roam the streets. Complete objectives to get the highest score.

The blue headed demons are worth more points. Hit them in a killstreak for huge gains

Make your way through a desolate downtown, where the only other people are ctOS robots. Hack into nodes to restore power to the whole city. Watch out and don't get caught by the robots!

Use stealth tactics to not get detected by the robots. You also get a big bonus score

Everything's a little bit groovier on this digital trip. Bounce from one flower to the next while passing through rings in the air. The closer Aiden is to the center of the flowers, the better score you get.

Use the control stick to ensure you land on the center of the flowers each time

Spider-Tank is fairly self-expalnitory. You are in control of a spider-like tank. Cause as much destruction and mayhem as possible. The more you play, the more skills you unlock, so keep at it for the best score.

Keep an eye on your energy bar. When it's getting low, find a safe spot to hold out for a few seconds while it recharges

Cyborgs have attacked Chicago! Find and stop the invaders before time runs out. Use your phone to profile people and figure out which ones are cyborgs, then shoot at their newly discovered weak points. Destroy all of the cyborgs in an area before time runs out to move on.