Players can find their current score relative to par and total Shot Points in the bottom, center part of the screen. Shot Points will be awarded based on total distance away from the cup. Better, longer shots will award more points, while additional Rebound Bonuses will up your Shot Points as well. Rebound Bonuses will be awarded when a player banks a shot off of one or more barriers.
The trackball controls the speed and direction of every shot in PowerPutt LIVE. The more force applied to the trackball, the quicker and further the golf ball will move.
The pullback (or backswing) direction has no effect on the shot, meaning it will impact only the power on that particular shot. The direction of the forward swing, on the other hand, will directly impact where the ball goes.
Not every putt in the game will just be full speed ahead, and hole-to-hole adjustments will have to be made in order to achieve success. By pressing and holding down the Left and Right buttons situated on the left side of the control panel, players can adjust the aim of their golfer. The longer these buttons are held, the more the aim will move. Try giving them a quick tap for short, finer movements.
Sometimes a different camera view can go a long way in planning how to attack a particular hole. By pressing and holding down the Overview button, players can get a glimpse of the current design from above. This can be very handy for longer holes, or multi-tiered greens.
Use A Card To Pay
When prompted to pay while starting a game you can select to pay with player account money using your Player Card or by using a PowerPutt, Golden Tee or Silver Strike Gift Card.
Gift Cards can be purchased right here. Just like at major retail stores, PowerPutt Gift Cards are charged up and debited until empty! Gift Cards make the perfect gift for any virtual mini-golfer.
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Players have the option to customize their golfer's gender and appearance while playing PowerPutt LIVE. Different clothing options are available in Casual, Stats Play and the Daily Contest and can be accessed and altered at any point in the game.
To update the look of your golfer, hit the options menu at any point during a game and select “Customize Golfer.” From there you'll be able to alter the look of your character with the items you've unlocked during play.
In Casual Play, players will still be able to control the look of their golfer with the Left, Right and Overview buttons. The Left button will change your golfer's shirt, the Right button will change his headwear and the Overview button will change his pants.
The Start Button will serve a variety of different purposes on PowerPutt LIVE. First and foremost, it will allow the player to begin a game. When walking up to an idle game, hitting the Start button will prompt the first menu screen. Once the screen comes up, the Start button will also select preferences before a game begins such as: the amount of players, game type and course selection.
During the game, the Start button will prompt the Options menu to appear. With this you can: Customize your golfer, purchase a player card and more.
Casual
Feel like a quick and easy game and not worried about stats or playing online? Then this might be the mode for you. One to eight players can participate in Casual golf on PowerPutt LIVE. In Casual, players will have the option to pick their course, but they will not sign or swipe in when they play. After the first hole, each player will enter their initials.
18-hole and 9-hole play is available in this game mode.
Stats Play
Keep track of your games and monitor your stats while playing PowerPutt LIVE! In Stats Play, players sign in using their Player Card or Credit Card and by doing so will be able to monitor their play online at LIVEWIRE.
Scores, holes-in-one, Shot Points and other meaningful statistics will be tracked, and you'll be able to access averages and all-time bests by creating a Web Account. Up to eight players can compete in a Stats Play game at once, and both 18-hole and 9-hole games are available.
Bracket Play
Want to decide a champion at your local establishment? PowerPutt LIVE's bracket play could be the perfect solution. Up to sixteen players can compete in this tournament mode, which is set in the golf-oriented "shotgun" format. For those unfamiliar, this means that each golfer will start their round on a different hole. Depending on the amount of players, there will be either two or three nine-hole rounds until a champion is crowned.
Poker and mini-golf finally meet thanks to Poker Putt.
Once you opt-in before the game, you'll earn playing cards for every hole-in-one, eagle, or Great Shot hit throughout that round. The more outstanding shots you hit, the more cards you earn.
Collect cards in an individual game and improve your overall hand. Start with a pair and work your way up to the elusive royal flush. Beat your buddies in multiple ways and earn badges for the exceptional hands you receive!
Unlock special Achievement Badges for PowerPutt LIVE 2013 accomplishments.
Achievement Badges will be handed out for the moments worth remembering, whether it's a high score, a ridiculous amount of Shot Points, or an impressive hand in Poker Putt. Not only will you receive a badge, but your accomplishments will stay and rotate on the left side of the screen each and every time you play.
Get the recognition you deserve and celebrate your greatest accomplishments in style!
