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Player Engagement

Boost Excitement with
Challenge Spinner

Transform your mini golf course with interactive challenges that create memorable experiences, increase replayability, and keep players coming back for more.

42%
More Engagement
3.2x
Replay Rate
89%
Player Satisfaction
How It Works

Simple Setup, Instant Fun

Get your Challenge Spinner running in minutes with our intuitive setup process.

1
Create Challenges
Design custom challenges with titles, icons, and probability weights
2
Enable Feature
Toggle on Challenge Spinner in your dashboard settings
3
Players Spin
Players tap to spin at each hole on their digital scorecard
4
Attempt Challenge
Complete the random challenge while playing the hole
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Share & Repeat
Capture moments and come back to try new challenges
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Group Challenge Mode

One challenge is selected for the entire group at each hole. Everyone works together to complete the same challenge, fostering teamwork and shared experiences that bring groups closer together.

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Player Challenge Mode

Each player gets their own unique challenge at each hole. This creates personalized experiences and adds variety, as players can compare their different challenges and cheer each other on.

Benefits

Why Players Love It

Challenge Spinner taps into fundamental psychology to create engaging, memorable experiences.

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Increased Engagement

Players become more invested in each hole when they have a unique challenge to complete, creating focus and entertainment throughout their round.

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Replayability Factor

Random challenges ensure each visit feels fresh and different, encouraging players to return multiple times to experience new challenges.

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Skill Development

Challenges push players to try new techniques and approaches, helping them develop skills in fun and unexpected ways.

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Memorable Moments

Unique challenges create laugh-out-loud moments that players share on social media and tell friends about, driving word-of-mouth marketing.

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Family Bonding

Challenges level the playing field between experienced and novice players, making family outings more enjoyable for everyone.

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Social Media Worthy

Players love sharing videos of unusual challenges on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook - giving your course free exposure.

Challenge Ideas

Popular Challenges

Browse our collection of player-favorite challenges. Use these as inspiration or implement them directly.

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Opposite Hand

Putt with your non-dominant hand for this hole. Right-handed players must use their left hand.

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Eyes Closed

Close your eyes during the actual putt. Look to plan, but eyes closed when swinging.

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One-Handed

Use only one hand to putt. Keep your other hand behind your back throughout.

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Bank Shot

Your putt must hit at least one wall before going in. Direct shots don't count!

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Team Putt

Two players hold the putter together and coordinate their movements as a team.

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Kangaroo Style

Stand on one foot while taking your shot. Maintain balance throughout your putting motion.

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Backwards Putt

Stand with your back to the hole and putt backwards between your legs.

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Puzzle Putt

Your group must solve a simple riddle before anyone can take their shot.

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Character Play

Choose a character (pirate, robot, superhero) and stay in character while playing.

Create unlimited custom challenges tailored to your specific course layout.

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Staff Training

Training Guide

Equip your staff with the knowledge to introduce Challenge Spinner and enhance player experiences.

Introducing the Feature

"Today we're offering our interactive Challenge Spinner that adds fun twists to your game. Would you like to try it?"

Pro Tip: Show enthusiasm - your excitement will be contagious!

Explaining Benefits

"The Challenge Spinner adds a whole new dimension to mini golf. It creates memorable moments and levels the playing field."

Pro Tip: Mention that challenges make for great social media content!

Demonstrating the Spinner

"Just tap this button before each hole to spin for your challenge. It's that simple!"

Pro Tip: Have a staff member demonstrate to show how fun it can be.

Handling Questions

"What if the challenge is too difficult?" - "You can spin again once per round, or just skip. The goal is to have fun!"

Pro Tip: Reassure players challenges are designed to be fun, not frustrating.

Encouraging Participation

"The challenges often create the most memorable moments. You might surprise yourself with what you can do!"

Pro Tip: Share a story about a previous player who had fun with a challenge.

Group Dynamics

"You can all try the same challenge together, or each player can get their own unique challenge."

Pro Tip: For families with young children, recommend group mode.

Staff Quick Reference

DO:

  • Encourage players to try challenges, even if they seem difficult
  • Explain that challenges are meant to be fun, not frustrating
  • Offer to demonstrate a challenge if players seem unsure
  • Remind players they can spin again once per round
  • Take photos of players attempting challenges (with permission)

DON'T:

  • Force players to attempt challenges they're uncomfortable with
  • Make players feel bad if they choose to skip a challenge
  • Overcomplicate the explanation of how the spinner works
  • Forget to mention both game modes (group and individual)
  • Rush players through their challenges
Testimonials

What Operators Say

Hear from course operators who've transformed their player experience.

"Since implementing the Challenge Spinner, we've seen a 30% increase in repeat visitors. Players specifically mention the challenges as a reason they keep coming back."

Mike Johnson
Adventure Mini Golf

"Our customers love it! We've started hosting 'Challenge Nights' where we feature specific challenges, and they've become our most popular events."

Sarah Williams
Fairway Fun Center

"The Challenge Spinner has completely transformed our course. It's so simple to implement but makes a huge difference. Our social media mentions have doubled!"

David Chen
Putt-Putt Paradise
FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about Challenge Spinner.

The Challenge Spinner is integrated directly into the PuttScores digital scorecard. Players simply tap the spinner icon at the start of each hole to get their random challenge. No additional app downloads or equipment needed.
Absolutely! The Challenge Spinner allows you to create unlimited custom challenges tailored to your specific course layout, features, and player demographics. You can also set probability weights to control how often each challenge appears.
Players can skip any challenge they're not comfortable with, and each player gets one free re-spin per round. The goal is fun, not frustration. We recommend designing challenges that are challenging but achievable for your typical player base.
Yes! Challenge Spinner is included in all PuttScores plans at no additional cost. Simply enable the feature in your dashboard settings to start creating challenges for your players.
The spinner adds minimal time - just a few seconds per hole. Most challenges don't significantly change how long a hole takes to play. In fact, the added engagement often keeps groups more focused and moving along efficiently.
Yes, you have full control over which holes have challenges enabled. You can also set different challenge pools for different holes if you want certain challenges only to appear on specific holes that suit them.

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