Carnival Games Mini Golf (Wii, 2008)

I bought this game strictly to have fun with my family and grandchildren. It is not for the serious gamer or golfer.

The antics and reactions of the avatars you create are one of the surprizing features of the game. Although limited, they add an unexpected dimension. I recommend adult involvement in the game simply to guide younger children both in successful play and in proper perspective of the character behaviors. While okay for this game environment, 'razzing' your opponents can be taken the wrong way in real life situations.

Regarding game play, the controls take a little time to master and can be frustrating to the 'hardcore' gamer; however, in context of 'having fun' it is successful in that your actions do not consistently bring about the same result and that can lead to some hilarious consequences.

Each minigolf course has 3 holes with interactive elements unique to its environment. Learning how to manuever thru the course and access the bonus features increases your potential to earn points redeemable for Avatar clothing and accessories.

As always the greatest pleasure for me as an adult is to watch the reaction of a child as they encounter the hazards and succeed or fail in their attempts to master the course. I marvel at how they develop their own method of playing the game in order to reach their goal.

This is a game that is great for little ones. My daughter really enjoys the graphics, and has an easy time with the remote. I was thrilled that I was able to get the game at this price. It was more than half off of what you would pay at the store. I am satisfied with this game!!

i love my wii system,love sports games. i enjoy putt putt golf i heard the carnival mini golf was the best one available. a little difficult at first which is ok. should allow more shots on some of the holes, a hole in one is nice but not a nescessaty, pars should have been allowed. nice graphics and extra features. game is good could have been a little better if it was a little more like real putt putt golf. a few more holes would have been nice also otherwise a good game.

This game is a great game for all ages. My fiance and I love miniature golf so this keeps us content during the off season.
As far as the game...Its alittle tricky at first. The only negative we came across is that you cant really determine your back swing. It has great graphics and many different courses and extras. I would recommend this game for kids of all ages (my 4yr old nephew plays with us), adult couples having some friends over for a few drinks or just sitting home playing by yourself. Make sure you chk out Carnival games (made by same company). Loads of fun as well!!

If I was a little kid then I may have liked this game. The mini games that they have you play during your putting were so annoying that it almost makes this game unplayable. Some of the holes are trick shots (you must make a hole in one or you start from the beginning). How lame is that! Summer Island Sports putt-putt game is better then this one and that disc has 11 more games on it. Bottom line is that this is a game to avoid for teens and adults!