Challenge Spinner

How It Works

The Challenge Spinner adds an exciting twist to traditional mini-golf by introducing fun challenges that players can spin for at each hole.

1. Create Challenges

Create custom challenges with unique titles, descriptions, colors, and icons. Assign probability weights to control how often each challenge appears.

2. Players Spin the Wheel

Players spin the wheel at the beginning of each hole or game. The spinner randomly selects a challenge based on your configured probabilities.

3. Complete the Challenge

Players attempt to complete their challenge while playing the hole, adding an extra layer of fun and difficulty to the game.

Two Game Modes

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.

Player Challenge Mode

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

The Psychology of Fun

Challenge Spinner leverages key psychological factors to enhance player engagement and create memorable experiences.

Novelty Effect

The human brain is wired to respond positively to new experiences. Random challenges keep the game fresh and exciting, even for repeat visitors.

Achievement Motivation

Completing challenges triggers the brain's reward system, creating feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction that enhance the overall experience.

Social Connection

Shared challenges create bonding experiences among players, fostering social connections and creating memorable group experiences.

Variable Rewards

The unpredictable nature of the spinner creates anticipation and excitement, similar to the psychological mechanisms that make games of chance so engaging.

Example Challenges

Here are some popular challenges that players love. You can create your own custom challenges tailored to your course.

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Non-Dominant Hand

Play this hole using your non-dominant hand for all putts. Right-handed players must use their left hand, and vice versa.

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Eyes Closed

Close your eyes when taking your shot. You can look at the course to plan, but must close your eyes during the actual putt.

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Kangaroo Style

Stand on one foot while taking your shot. You must maintain balance on one foot throughout your entire putting motion.

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Backwards Putt

Stand with your back to the hole and putt backwards between your legs. A true test of spatial awareness!

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Team Putt

Two players must hold the putter together and coordinate their movements to take the shot as a team.

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Bank Shot

Your ball must hit at least one wall or obstacle before going into the hole. Direct shots don't count!

Digital Integration

The Challenge Spinner is fully integrated with your PuttScores digital scorecard, creating a seamless experience for your players.

Smartphone-Powered Experience

Players spin the digital wheel on their smartphones, eliminating the need for physical equipment.
Challenges are displayed directly on the scorecard screen, with visual indicators showing which challenge is active.
The system automatically tracks which challenges have been completed, creating a digital record of the experience.
No additional hardware or setup required - the feature is built directly into your existing PuttScores system.