Arcade Golf Game Review

Arcade Golf Game Background

Arcade Golf is a 2D mini golf/putt-putt inspired game. Shoot the ball with the right force and angle to get it to the hole in as few strokes as possible.

This game was published by CodeThisLab.

How to Play Arcade Golf

To select, left click with your mouse or tap on the touchscreen with your fingers. On the welcome screen, select the play button at the bottom center to open the level selection screen. If you’ve played the game before, select the play button on the bottom center left to start a new session or the continue button on the bottom center right to resume your previous one. Select an unlocked level’s number on the level selection screen to begin.

Select and pull back to determine the shot and angle of the screen. The angle of the screen is shown by the dashed white arrow, while the shot strength is determined by the blue portions of the arrow.

Basic Gameplay Advice

Shoot the ball in the correct direction and with the right intensity to get it to the hole to the right of the level. Should the ball go off-screen, it returns to the beginning of the level.

You begin each game with 5,000 points. Each stroke you make takes out 500 points from your final score if you don’t finish off the game with a hole in one. Once you’re down to 500 points, you stop losing points for missing.

The game has 10 levels, which are unlocked sequentially. You can choose to replay any level you’ve previously beaten by selecting their number on the level selection screen.

Advanced Playing Tips & Strategy

Although much of the game is relatively easy, the last level is somewhat challenging. To beat the 10th hole, shoot the ball with a high arch so it falls down just to the left of the hole. Afterward, swing another high-arching shot that moves slightly to the left. This way, the ball hits the angled plane and bounces into the hole.

You can also select the restart button on the top right corner top reset the level.

Educational Aspects

This game hones a player’s visual aiming and motor skills. It encourages players to favor finesse and careful refinement over force.

Player Age Recommendations

This game is suited for school-aged players and above, though the game’s audience skews younger due to its brevity. We recommend this game for fans of mini golf games.