Understanding Super Battle Golf's mechanics gives you a massive advantage. This guide breaks down the scoring system, physics, and hidden techniques that separate good players from great ones.
Scoring System
Super Battle Golf uses a point-based system rather than traditional golf scoring:
How Points Are Earned
- Finishing Position: First place gets maximum points, decreasing for 2nd, 3rd, etc.
- Stroke Count: Fewer shots to finish = bonus points
- Knockouts: Stunning opponents earns points
- Domination: Extra points for dominating multiple players
Overtime
If no one finishes within the time limit, the game enters overtime - a very short period where you must finish quickly. If you time out during overtime, you lose significant points.
💡 For the "Snail's Pace" achievement, let the timer run down but have your ball near the hole when overtime starts.
Swing Mechanics
Power Control
Hold left click to charge your swing. The longer you hold, the stronger the shot.
- Short hold: Gentle tap for precision near the hole
- Medium hold: Balanced power for most situations
- Full hold: Maximum distance but less control
⚠️ Don't always use max power! Controlled shots are often better than wild full-power swings.
Swing Angle (Middle Mouse)
Use the middle mouse button to adjust your swing angle:
- Higher angle: Ball travels further in the air, good for clearing obstacles
- Lower angle: Ball stays closer to ground, rolls more on landing
💡 Use low angles near the hole for precision putting, high angles to clear hazards.
Movement & Combat
Club Strike Speed Boost
When you hit another player with your golf club, two things happen:
- The opponent gets stunned briefly
- You receive a temporary speed boost
This makes melee combat near the hole extremely valuable in close races!
Dive Mechanic (Ctrl)
Pressing Ctrl performs a dive with multiple uses:
- Dodge attacks: Evade rockets, lasers, and cart impacts
- Grab items faster: Dive to reach briefcases before opponents
- Escape danger: Quick repositioning in emergencies
💡 You can dive out of an Orbital Laser's blast radius at the last second!
Creep Mode (Alt)
Holding Alt makes you walk very slowly. This is required to safely approach and disarm enemy landmines without triggering them.
Once close enough while creeping, press E to pick up and disarm the mine.
Checkpoint System
How Checkpoints Work
Checkpoints are the floating red objects scattered around each course. They turn green when activated.
- If you fall off the map or into water, you respawn at your last activated checkpoint
- Missing checkpoints means respawning further back
- Checkpoints are crucial for maintaining position after accidents
⚠️ For the "Living on the Edge" achievement, you must finish a par 5+ hole WITHOUT touching any checkpoints!
Advanced Techniques
🚀 Elephant Gun Propulsion
The Elephant Gun's knockback affects YOU too - and you can use this for mobility!
- Point the Elephant Gun at the ground
- Jump
- Shoot while in the air
- The knockback propels you forward!
💡 Combine with Spring Boots for the "Frog Legs" achievement (100m+ in one leap). Use boots first, then shoot the ground before landing for extra distance.
🏌️ Wall Bouncing
Your golf ball can ricochet off walls and objects. Use this to:
- Navigate around corners
- Hit the hole from unexpected angles
- Knock yourself out for the hidden achievement (ball off wall into yourself)
🚗 Cart Tricks
The Golf Cart has several advanced uses:
- Passenger capacity: Up to 8 players can ride (press E to enter)
- Ball bounce: Park cart near hole, bounce your shot off it for "Failed Successfully"
- Water dive: Drive passengers into water for "Underwater Expedition"
Item Mechanics
Item Spawns
- Items spawn in purple briefcases at fixed locations
- Walk over briefcases to pick up a random item
- You can hold up to 3 items at once
- Press F to drop items and make room for better ones
- Items respawn after a short cooldown
Self-Damage Warning
Several items can hurt you:
- Landmines: Your own mines can stun you
- Elephant Gun: Knockback affects you
- Orbital Laser: Can hit you if you don't move
⚠️ Always check your surroundings before using explosives!
Physics Tips
- Slope boosting: Hit downhill for extra distance
- Knockback surfing: Sometimes enemy attacks can propel you forward - use it!
- Air control: Limited steering while airborne after jumps
- Terrain awareness: Sand slows you, water resets you, edges are deadly