It’s fair to say that GTA VI is the most anticipated game of all time. Rockstar Games released the first trailer of the 6th iteration of the popular game series on December 5, 2023, and it garnered 98 million views within 24 hours. This broke several records and showed just how popular the game is going to be.

Besides the gameplay, one of the things that make GTA games quite popular and immersive is the mini games. These games allow players to engage in life-like activities outside the main story and even earn money, achievements, and awards. Rockstar always nails it when it comes to mini games, and GTA 6 is set to bring lots of them to add to the experience. Here, we’ll look at the most likely mini games for GTA VI based on the trailer and speculation.

Mud Racing

One of the things that got fans quite excited about the trailer is the introduction of the  Thrillbilly Mud Club. This club is most likely inspired by Florida’s real-life Redneck Mud Park, and it gives GTA 6 a perfect location for various mini-games and side quests.

One of the main ones will of course be mud racing, or mud bogging, which will see gamers drive ATVs and modified trucks through off-road muddy courses. This is actually a popular activity in South Florida and given that GTA 6 is drawing inspiration from real life, mud racing will almost definitely be in the game.

Casino Games

GTA V had a building under construction on Vinewood Park Drive that was clearly intended to be a casino. However, it wasn’t operational and only had a sign that read, “Opening Soon.” This changed in 2019 when Rockstar Games brought the “Diamond Casino & Resort” update to GTA V Online. The casino proved to be one of the most popular additions to the game, and it allows players to enjoy various games. You can play games such as blackjack, roulette, poker, and slot machines, just like you would with a live dealer online casino. Besides the games, you can also participate in various casino-related missions. 

With the casino update proving to be hugely popular among GTA fans, we can only expect that it will now be part of the main game in GTA 6. The Miami location makes this even more likely.

Water Racing

The GTA 6 trailer gave us a glimpse of a character speeding through the swamps of Vice City on an airboat. This means that we’ll most likely have airboats that we can race through the swampy areas of Vice City. This will definitely be a bit challenging and exciting at the same time, as you’ll likely have to go through obstacles, such as logs, rocks, and wildlife.

Besides airboats, we also get to see jet skis and speed boats in the trailer. Although these are not new, we have lots of varieties in GTA 6, and the speed boat scene has three boasts that look like they are racing. Therefore, you will most likely be able to race with your friends to improve relationships and skills.

Bowling

Bowling was a popular mini game in GTA IV, but it didn’t make the cut in GTA V. However, it has been one of the most requested mini games by fans on forums such as Reddit. It could prove to be a popular addition in GTA VI as the city sets a great place where you can go play with friends or on a date when trying to improve the relationship level, especially between Jason and Lucia. If added, it will also be a great way to improve the player’s skills, such as strength, stamina, and accuracy. 

Although GTA 6 is still a bit far from release, the December trailer lived up to expectations. It offers a glimpse into lots of exciting things that you can do, including live streaming on Instagram and TikTok look-alikes. And as the trailers and leaks continue coming in, we’ll get to know more about what to expect.