A miniature golf game involving a miniature golf hole having a playing
surface including a tee-off area and a ball-receiving cup. The hole
includes a pachinko game or other game of chance, which may be positioned
within the playing surface or otherwise adjacent the cup. The game of
chance is operable to select one a predetermined plurality of prizes. The
player putts the golf ball along the playing surface and into the cup.
The game of chance is operated to select a prize for award to the player.
The travel of the ball within the game of chance may determine the
selection of the prize. Such operation may occur automatedly or manually
in response to receipt of the ball in the cup. The player is awarded the
prize selected by the game of chance. Prizes may be dispensed in an
automated fashion, and may include a counter for accounting purposes.