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Bank Shot Bonus Round

Call a safe bank or rail before the putt. A made or close banked leave scores the bonus.

Call a safe bank or rail before the putt. A made or close banked leave scores the bonus. The bonus only counts if the ball avoids the wrong rail or out lane. Format: Round robin.

  • BoardMini Golf
  • CategoryObstacle Putt
  • Best for2-8 who want a 15-45 min round.
  • Players2-8
Bank Shot Bonus Round activity preview - Call a safe bank or rail before the putt. A made or close banked leave scores the bonus.
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“Call a safe bank or rail before the putt. A made or close banked leave scores the bonus.”

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How to play Bank Shot Bonus Round

Step 1

Call a safe bank or rail before the putt. A made or close banked leave scores the bonus.

Step 2

Judge the bank result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the bank setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

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Scoring

How the result works

Call a safe bank or rail before the putt. A made or close banked leave scores the bonus. The bonus only counts if the ball avoids the wrong rail or out lane. Format: Round robin.

Example: Call a safe bank or rail before the putt. A made or close banked leave scores the bonus.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Moving the start mark or changing score values after play begins. Keep one score card for the full round.

Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 15-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Mini Golf
Category Obstacle Putt
Best for 2-8 who want a 15-45 min round.
Players 2-8
Time 15-45 min
Gear Mini-golf putter, ball, course, and scorecard
Space Mini-golf course or safe practice lane
Energy Low
Setup Start from Mini Golf Board and tell the group the activity is Bank Shot Bonus Round.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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Bank Shot Bonus Round also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Bank Shot Bonus Round from Studboards. Call a safe bank or rail before the putt. A made or close banked leave scores the bonus. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 15-45 min | Gear: Mini-golf putter, ball, course, and scorecard Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/mini-golf/mini-golf-bank-shot-bonus-round.html

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