About Hole-y Golf
Hole-y Golf is a fast pixel-art golf game with a reversal: you're the hole, not the golfer. Balls come flying in, and you slide the hole left and right with the mouse to keep the red ones out and let the blue ones, hit by Dad, drop in.
The catch is the hole itself. Stretch it too far from its standard size and the Sus Meter climbs, and a full meter can cost you the round. Bugs also crawl onto the screen. If one reaches you before you smash it, you're paralyzed for a second, which is a long time with red balls in the air.
You can play Hole-y Golf online in a browser tab. It's simple and quick, and it plays like the jam game it is.
How to Play Hole-y Golf
- Move the mouse left and right to slide the hole across the screen.
- Block the red balls by keeping the hole out of their way.
- Line the hole up under the blue balls Dad hits so they drop in.
- Do not stretch the hole far beyond its normal size, or the Sus Meter rises.
- Smash the insects before they reach you so you do not get paralyzed.
What to Expect in Hole-y Golf
Expect a short, frantic game. The rules are easy, but there's always more than one thing to watch: red balls, blue balls, the meter and the bugs. Every moment turns into a small balancing act.
The Sus Meter is the interesting rule. Making the hole huge would swallow every ball, so the game punishes that. You have to stay close to the normal size and choose carefully where you slide.
It was built in under four days for the Game Maker's Toolkit Jam, and it shows in a good way. Hole-y Golf free in a tab is a quick, funny reversal on golf, and the credits screen in the game is worth a look.
Tips for Hole-y Golf
- Keep the hole near its standard size. The Sus Meter makes big holes a bad trade.
- Watch the colors. Red keeps out, blue goes in.
- Deal with bugs early, before they reach you and freeze you for a second.
- Make small mouse movements. Wide swings leave you out of place for the next ball.
- Play a few rounds in a row. Each one teaches you a bit more about timing.
Who Made Hole-y Golf
Hole-y Golf was made by Kazoya, Hamz_burger, PeeperSan, Lime, Penguinot777, gontoblez, Abdullah_Kassar, Kabii_0, DaadaDisk (DolzX) and released on itch.io. It was made in Unity in under 96 hours by a team of mostly beginner high school students led by Kazoya, for the GMTK 2024 game jam. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Hole-y Golf page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Hole-y Golf free?
Hole-y Golf is free. Press Play above and you're in.
How do you play Hole-y Golf?
Use the mouse to move the hole left and right. Keep the opponent's red balls out and let the blue balls Dad hits drop in. Smash insects before they reach you, and avoid stretching the hole far from its standard size.
What is the Sus Meter in Hole-y Golf?
It's a meter that rises when you move the hole far from its standard size. If it climbs too high, it can lead to your loss. It stops you from making the hole as big as possible and catching everything.
What happens with insects in Hole-y Golf?
Insects come at you during the game. If one reaches you before you smash it, you're paralyzed for a second. That short pause can be enough to let a red ball in, so watch the screen for them.
Who made Hole-y Golf?
Hole-y Golf was made by Kazoya. We embed the original itch.io build, and there's a link back to it on this page.
Can I play Hole-y Golf on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook or laptop with a mouse or trackpad is a good fit, since the mouse moves the hole. A phone is a weaker match for a game that depends on smooth horizontal mouse movement and quick reactions.
Is Hole-y Golf unblocked at school?
Hole-y Golf unblocked works anywhere this page can open. It needs no download, but school networks run their own filters, so we cannot promise it will load.
Who made Hole-y Golf and how long did it take?
A team of 11 people, mostly beginners and high school students, led by Kazoya. They finished Hole-y Golf in under 96 hours for the GMTK 2024 jam, and the in-game credits screen introduces everyone on the team.
