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Desk-Mat Dead-Weight Putt

Stop the ball on the mat without touching the back edge.

Putt onto a mat target and stop without touching the back edge. Closest legal stop scores each round. A ball that rests fully inside the small center zone scores double. Format: Round robin.

  • BoardDesk Break
  • CategoryDesk Break
  • Best forLow-noise precision rounds near a desk or meeting table.
  • Players2-6
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Desk-Mat Dead-Weight Putt activity preview - Putt onto a mat target and stop without touching the back edge. Closest legal stop scores each round.
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Quick start.

“Land it on the mat, but do not touch the back edge. Controlled touch beats speed.”

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How to play Desk-Mat Dead-Weight Putt

Step 1

Players putt one ball toward the mat from the same start line.

Step 2

A ball must stop on the mat to score.

Step 3

Touching or crossing the back edge scores 0.

Step 4

Reset the ball after every attempt.

Guide details

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Scoring

How the result works

Closest stop to the center zone scores 1; a full center stop scores 2 if used.

Example: A ball stops on the mat but near the side edge, so it scores 1 while the center stop scores 2.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Using a mat that slides. Tape the mat or choose a stable surface.

Safety: Keep the mat away from chair legs, cords, screens, drinks, and walking paths.

Best for

Who it fits

Low-noise precision rounds near a desk or meeting table.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Desk Break
Category Desk Break
Best for Low-noise precision rounds near a desk or meeting table.
Players 2-6
Time 5-10 min
Gear Putter, soft ball, desk mat or putting mat
Space Desk area, conference room, or clear floor
Energy Low
Setup Place the mat as the landing zone, mark the start line, and define the back edge as out.
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We're playing Desk-Mat Dead-Weight Putt from Studboards. A low-noise office putting target where stopping on the mat wins. Fits: Players: 2-6 | Time: 5-10 min | Gear: Putter, soft ball, desk mat or putting mat Safety: Keep the mat away from chair legs, cords, screens, drinks, and walking paths. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/desk-break/desk-break-desk-mat-dead-weight-putt.html

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