About Kinda Hard Golf

Simple to learn, kinda hard to master - The daily physics golf puzzle

🎮 The Birth of Kinda Hard Golf

"It's fun! But kinda hard" - The perfect description that gave the game its name

Kinda Hard Golf is a daily physics golf puzzle game created by James O'Halloran, the creative force behind Mighty Pebble Games. James describes it as one of those ideas that "glued me to the keyboard for a few weeks" - a passion project that captured his complete attention.

Built with PixiJS, the game emerged when early testers consistently reacted with "It's fun! But kinda hard" - and thus, the perfect name was born. The game presents a new challenge every day at midnight UTC - miss one and it's gone forever! This "one level per day" format, inspired by Wordle, creates anticipation, builds daily habits, and keeps the entire community synchronized.

👨‍💻 Meet the Creator

James O'Halloran

Founder, Mighty Pebble Games

With over 14 years of experience building developer tools, web applications, and video games, James brings technical expertise and creative passion to every project. He loves making games and "weird things on the internet."

As a self-proclaimed terrible golfer, James channeled his humorous frustration into creating a game that invites everyone to embrace the chaos of physics-based golf.

"I suck at golf, and I want everyone to experience that joy of sucking at golf with me. But in a fun way! The best indie games are built WITH the community, not just for them."

- James O'Halloran

🎯 Game Philosophy

Kinda Hard Golf embraces "productive failure" - where every missed shot teaches you something new about physics, angles, and power.

🎯 Productive Failure

Every missed shot is a learning opportunity - failure is part of the fun!

⏰ Daily Scarcity

One level per day, like Wordle - miss it and it's gone forever

🌍 Global Sync

Everyone plays the same level worldwide - compare and compete!

🆓 Forever Free

No ads, no paywalls, no downloads - just pure physics golf fun

📬 Connect With Us

Join the Kinda Hard Golf community! Share your scores, get tips, and connect with players worldwide.

⚙️ How It Works

📅 Daily Format

New level at midnight UTC - everyone gets the same challenge. Miss it and it's gone forever!

🎮 Simple Controls

Drag to aim, release to shoot - the exaggerated physics does the rest!

🚩 Checkpoint System

Hit flags to save progress - or play "Kinda Infuriating" mode without them for extra challenge!

📤 Share & Compare

Spoiler-free score sharing, just like Wordle. Compare with friends and the community!

🎯 Perfect Difficulty

Most levels have par 3 - average players take 4-6 shots. Challenging but achievable!

📱 Play Anywhere

Works on any device with a browser - desktop, mobile, tablet. No downloads needed!

Ready to Experience "Productive Failure"?

Join thousands of players worldwide who've discovered that failing at golf can actually be fun!

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