Carnival Games: MiniGolf | 
| From: 2K Play
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $33.28
You Save: $6.71 (17%)
New (27) Used (4) from $29.99
Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 216
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: golf_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 34451
Model: 710425344510
UPC: 710425344510
EAN: 0710425344510
ASIN: B001B1W3HA
Release Date: October 20, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW NEVER BEEN OPENED AND WILL SHIP IN 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS
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| Features:
| • | Play in Single Player, Multiplayer (up to 4 Wii Remotes at once) or in the Barker Challenge Mode | | • | Shoot for par in Adventure mode, master mini-games in Challenge mode or sink a hole-in-one in Trick Shot | | • | Win over 100 usable prizes - custom clubs, Wacky Wearables (double the amount in Carnival Games) and special golf balls | | • | 27 larger-than-life holes spanning nine theme-park style courses including Prehistoric Times, Wild West, Amazon Jungle, Pirate's Cove, Fairytale Land, Egyptian Pyramids, Haunted Mansion and more |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
Although it's possible that you've played mini-golf before, it's a sure thing that you've never played anything like Carnival Games: MiniGolf. Hot on the heels of Carnival Games , the million-selling original for Nintendo Wii and DS, Carnival Games: Mini-Golf comes exclusively to the Wii , bringing with it larger-than-life, theme park style miniature golf courses you will love, right into your living room. 
A 'Hole' lotta fun! | Hole in One Fun
Set across nine whacky theme park styled environments, the courses players will explore in Carnival Games: MiniGolf have something for everyone. Whether it's a trip back in time to the land of dinosaurs, keeping order in the Wild West or searching for a buried treasure in Pirate's Cove, the game combines traditional mini-golf fare with action-oriented game play - utilizing the unique capabilities of the Wii Remote. Toss in its multiple game modes, including single and multiplayer campaigns supporting up to four players, extensive character customization and accessories and a golf bag full of mini-games and you have the makings for a 'Hole' Lotta Fun! Key Game Features: - 1-4 player support.
- Built from the ground up as a Wii exclusive.
- 27 larger-than-life holes spanning 9 theme-park style courses including: Prehistoric Times, Wild West, Amazon Jungle, Pirate's Cove, Fairytale Land, Egyptian Pyramids, Haunted Mansion and more.
- Win over 100 usable in-game prizes like custom clubs, Wacky Wearables (double the amount in Carnival Games) and special golf balls.
- Shoot for par in Adventure mode, master mini-games in Challenge mode or sink a hole-in-one in Trick Shot.
- Action-Oriented Game Play - Battle pirate ships, dodge alligators, jive to jungle beats, soar through the air as a pterodactyl and shoot ghostly ghouls.
- Play in Single Player, Multiplayer (up to 4 Wii Remotes at once) or in the Barker Challenge Mode - Go head-to-head with Carnival Bob for a "hole in fun!"
Screenshots:  Practice a few Strokes.
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Whacky customization
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No really, whacky.
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Easy to putt greens.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Not worth the price January 6, 2009
I wish this game adhered to the old adage "You get what you pay for." Had that been the case, Carnival Games MiniGolf would be simply outstanding. After all, that's what you'd expect from a nearly $40 game, right? Unfortunately, I'd have to say that this game crams $15 worth of entertainment value into a $35 pacakge. The graphics are decent, the sound effects are downright annoying at times, some of the holes require 0% skill and 100% luck, and the number of holes is limited. It's as though the game was only partially developed when the company decided to slap it together and market it. If it had several complete 18 hole courses and if the holes were whimsical but not nonsensical, this game would be worth the price and a lot of fun. As it is, it's annoying and frustrating, and left me feeling like 2K Play owes me the $20 I overpaid for this game.
 Challanging January 6, 2009
This is a great game for testing patience and control for kids of all ages.
 Close, but no cigar. January 5, 2009
So you'd think that with the Wii's wireless, motion sensitive controls mini golf games would be a no-brainer and there would be bunches of them, like all the racing games out there. Sadly that's just not the case and this another good example of getting almost right.
I own and enjoy carnival games and I think it works well because it deliveres fun mini-games in a carnival setting that very closely resemble the actual games they're based on. In the case of carnival games:mini golf, the golf courses are just too different from real life to be really fun. They went overboard and created courses where your ball goes down long winding stretches, meaning you put once and then watch your ball go on an adventure.
I think the reason anyone would buy a mini-golf game is to play mini golf in their living room at an imaginable course. The folks that program these games need to take a cue from the golf part of wii sports, which is as close as you can get to golfing in your house. There's nothing other worldly about it which makes it fun and very re-playable.
With any luck we'll be able to buy a simple realistic mini golf game for the wii one day but this one ain't it. This is a novelty game which looks great and is even clever but it fails to satisfy the basic desire to play put put with your tv.
 Very disappointed January 3, 2009
I purchased this game for our family after reading so many great reviews about it. However, after actually playing the game with my teenage son, I am EXTREMELY disappointed. I expected a more realistic mini-golf experience, but this game is just silly. It is not at all realistic and does not require any of the skill or strategy of real mini-golf. While it may be entertaining for youngsters, I strongly recommend renting this game to determine if it is a "good fit" for you and/or your family before considering the purchase of it.
Pleased January 3, 2009
This game has been a lot of fun for our family. I think it is much more fun playing with multiple players rather than along. It is a great family game. My 4 year old's favorite part is dressing up the players and she could spend a half hour just doing that. Our whole family enjoys it and there are easy parts for younger people and more challenging parts for older people. I don't think it's a great game just for adults.
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