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Ultimate Golf
1985
Rules assistance for Ultimate Golf
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Ultimate Golf
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ultimate Golf is a board game released in 1985 for 1–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Howard L. Walter.
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About the game
Golf simulation board game which focuses on the tactical aspects of golf (club selection, shot strength, shot direction, etc.). Hooks/slices and distance hit are determined by dice rolls. Has specialty shots for chipping, bunkers, recovery shots, etc. Nine double-sided boards recreate 18 holes from famous golf courses around the world.
Editions
- Ultimate GolfenGogny-Goubert1985
Questions and answers
Ultimate Golf supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ultimate Golf is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ultimate Golf for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ultimate Golf has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ultimate Golf belongs to these categories: Sports. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Ultimate Golf and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Ultimate Golf are: Howard L. Walter. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ultimate Golf as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.