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About Mini Golf
Mini golf, also called crazy golf or putt-putt, is a small-scale version of golf where every hole is a putt. The challenge comes from the obstacles: walls to bank shots off, sand that slows the ball, water to avoid and moving barriers to time. The goal is to sink the ball in as few strokes as possible on each hole and finish the round with the lowest total.
This TapGameHub version is an original game with nine hand-designed holes. It uses simple drag-and-release putting that works the same with a mouse or a finger. Each hole adds a new idea, from bank shots and narrow corridors to bumpers, hazards and moving gates. At the end of the round you see a full scorecard and your best total.
How to play
- Press anywhere on the course and drag back, away from the direction you want the ball to go. A dotted line shows the aim and a bar under the ball shows the power.
- Drag further for a stronger putt. The power bar turns red near full strength.
- Release to putt. A very short drag is ignored, so you can cancel by letting go close to where you started.
- Bounce the ball off walls and bumpers to reach the cup. Sand slows the ball sharply, and water costs one penalty stroke.
- Sink the ball to finish the hole. The game names your result, such as birdie, par or bogey, and moves on to the next hole.
- After hole 9, the scorecard shows your strokes on every hole, your total compared with par and your best round.
Controls
| Action | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Aim and set power | Press and drag back | Touch and drag back |
| Putt | Release the button | Lift your finger |
| Cancel a putt | Release near where you started | Lift near where you started |
| Replay the current hole | Retry hole button | Retry hole button |
| Start a new round | New round button | New round button |
The course
- Holes 1 and 2 (par 2) teach the basics: a straight putt, then a wall to play around.
- Holes 3 to 6 (par 3) add zigzag walls, a sand trap with bumpers, a water hazard behind a narrow gap, and a long corridor that winds back and forth.
- Hole 7 (par 4) combines sand, water, a bumper and a sliding gate.
- Hole 8 (par 3) is a switchback that rewards careful bank shots.
- Hole 9 (par 4) finishes with two water hazards, sand, a bumper and a second moving gate.
Strategy tips
- Use less power than you think. The ball needs to be slow to drop into the cup. A firm putt that reaches the hole often rolls straight over it.
- Plan bank shots. Walls bounce the ball at the same angle it arrives. Aim at the wall, not at the cup, when the direct line is blocked.
- Time the moving gates. Watch a gate for a moment before you putt and send the ball when the gap will be open on arrival.
- Lay up near water. If a long putt risks the water, play a short safe putt first. One extra stroke is better than a penalty and a return to your last spot.
- Avoid the sand when you can. A ball in the sand stops quickly and may need an extra putt to escape.
- Learn each hole with Retry. Use Retry hole to practice a tough hole, then play a full round without it to set your best score.
Frequently asked questions
What is par for the full course?
The nine holes add up to a par of 27. Two holes are par 2, five are par 3 and the two hardest holes, 7 and 9, are par 4. Your round total is compared with par on the final scorecard.
What happens if my ball goes in the water?
You take a one-stroke penalty and the ball returns to the spot where it last came to rest. Water hazards appear on holes 5, 7 and 9, so plan your line around them.
Is there a stroke limit?
Yes. If you reach 10 strokes on a hole, the game records 10 for that hole and moves you on to the next one, so a tricky hole never holds up the round.
What does Retry hole do?
It puts the ball back on the tee and resets the stroke count for the current hole. It is useful for practice, but your best round only means something if you play each hole once.
Why did my ball roll over the cup?
The ball only drops when it is moving slowly enough. A fast putt that passes over the cup keeps rolling. Near the cup, a slow ball is gently pulled in, so a softer putt that just reaches the hole is often the better choice.
Is my score saved?
Your best round total is saved in this browser. A round in progress is not saved, so reloading the page starts again from hole 1.
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