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How to Play Mini Golf

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Rules, controls and help for Mini Golf

Try Mini Golf at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Sink all three holes within twelve strokes per hole. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

Three original obstacle courses; wall bounces and friction.

A focus for your next round

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.

What the game asks you to do

Sink all three holes within twelve strokes per hole. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

Start here and follow along

  1. Aim a stopped ball.
  2. Set power and putt.
  3. Wait until it stops before another shot.
  4. Use Next hole after sinking.

How to use the controls

Touch aim, angle/power sliders and Putt. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.

An example before you play

A soft final putt can sink where a fast crossing would not. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.

Check this before moving on

The hole accepts only a sufficiently slow ball. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

Questions about this game

What is the goal of Mini Golf?

The key detail is this: Sink all three holes within twelve strokes per hole.

Before I begin, how do I control Mini Golf?

Here is the relevant explanation: Touch aim, angle/power sliders and Putt.

As a new player, what example helps explain Mini Golf?

The key detail is this: A soft final putt can sink where a fast crossing would not.

For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Mini Golf?

The key detail is this: The hole accepts only a sufficiently slow ball.

When I return, what format does Mini Golf offer?

Here is the relevant explanation: Three original obstacle courses; wall bounces and friction.

On this playing page, which play mode does Mini Golf use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

On this playing page, where should I start with Mini Golf?

Keep this in mind: Aim a stopped ball.

While learning, do I need an account or a payment for Mini Golf?

Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Mini Golf again?

The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

On this playing page, how do I report an issue with Mini Golf?

Here is the relevant explanation: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.

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