Novelty Golf & Games

Great mini-​golf spot. It has really creative structures that are on the course, which include windmills, Chicago buildings, and even a Dr. Who TARDIS. If you’re looking for a good date night location, or a place to take the kids, make this your choice in Lincolnwood.

If you take all the bats and baseball helmets away, please take the OPEN banner on the fence. Misleading and disaappointing!

This was a really cool throwback spot for a date night. Looked like something you would remember from the early 90’s. I went to use our groupon at the checkin desk while my bf went to the bathroom, and the old dude behind the desk kept staring at me, licking his lips (straight out of a low budget movie where the murder is minutes from happening). After we got our clubs and balls he reverted back to his title as friendly grandpa telling you to have fun mini golfing. Such a creep.
The holes were pretty creative, and even though we often said «wtf this is only a par TWO?!» it worked out pretty nicely.
I read a bunch of comments on here where people are saying that they weren’t letting onlookers on the course unless they paid, so my 3 stars instead of anything higher is in solidarity with those people. Something like that is ridiculous.

Since I’m forced to give at least one star. Worst place ever! Wanted to take my 2 year golfing just to try something different. I wanted to just pay for my daughter or myself since I would obviously be helping her. Nope, wanted me to pay for two. I explained I only would need one club, nope they made a big scene and asked us to leave! If ur not willing to let a two year old play by herself (not that I would let her) then why would you charge her?!? Dumb old lady and kid and the counter didn’t see it that way. They only saw dollar signs! Won’t be going there anymore!

The best… aroooound! I’ve been coming since I was a kid and it has only gotten better. Recently updated!

Sorry Bunny Hutch but after my 1^st visit in nearly 25 years it may take another 25 to get me back. Growing up in the neighborhood, I still remember when you installed the batting cages back in the mid 80s and my friends and i would regularly use them your game room and your mini golf. This past weekend i was back in town and brought my 2 kids (4 and 6) and grandpa (78). Your $ 10/​child cost which was the same as the adult rate seemed way to steep, but thats not the reason for the 1 star. You insisted that I also pay $ 10 for my elderly father who wasn’t even playing and wanted to simply walk and watch his grandkids have a little fun. Charging $ 10 to walk a course (which btw is a real hazard on some holes and certainly is non ADA friendly) is simply ludicrous. I can afford the additional $ 10 but thats not the point. For a place which should be about fun, family values and memories, your business model has ensured my family will have fun and create family memories elsewhere.

Out of the three mini-​golf locations I have ever been to, this one is by far the best one I have played at! The place may be old (66 years) but it looks like it’s only 30 years old with all the re-​painting they have done to the holes, and they are also keeping up with the times too! They now have a Creeper which is from the popular video game Minecraft as the second hole on the 1^st course! Also they have expanded the game room too! They now have a Lord of the Rings pinball machine, and some other cool stuff! When you are done golfing you have a chance to win a free game by trying to shoot your golf ball into the hole, we did not win one but TWO free games! But I think we were just super lucky to do that! Even when you are done golfing you can go take a couple swings at the batting cages, the helmets are kind of small but I managed to squeeze one on to my head, and once you are done with the batting cages you can head on over to the Bunny Hutch and have some decent food like hotdogs and burgers!
So overall this place is great for having fun with your family and friends! I would go there everyday of my life if I could!

We came here on a nice, summer Saturday evening. It wasn’t crowded but there were plenty of people playing mini golf. There are a few negatives for the three stars but all in all it was fun and I’ll be back.
First, the price is a bit steep. It’s $ 10 per person after 6 pm even for my two year old! They need to have discounts. Second, for that price it was very run down. Yes, I know it’s old but it needs some fixing.
I did like that there are two different sides to play so the next time we go, we’ll do the other one. Both have 18 holes and different statues, etc.
We also stopped in the game room. Again, very old and needs some fixing. But fun enough, I guess. There’s also batting cages which my husband loved.
It was a nice time and it’s close to our house so we will return. It needs go-​carts and a makeover and then it would get 5 stars ;)

DO NOT VISIT THIS JOINT! Staff is very disrespectful and rude. First time visiting and we had a horrible experience!

Truly a place that brings out the kid in all of us. This is what mini golf adventure lands should all be like. They’ve got windmills, moats, ramps, and I haven’t even mentioned all of the animals.
The courses are actually pretty hard so some of the young ones may get frustrated or just have a good time giving up.
My group of 28 – 30 year children really enjoyed the experience and would return anytime.

I’ve never been here with a family, which it looks like frustrates many since they want to charge for everyone playing, but I can say that it is a perfect place for going with friends and on dates! It has loads of charm and is perfect for summer evenings.

Took my family there and wanted to be able to have my two year old golf while I helped him. Was told that only golfers were allowed on the course and that if I wanted to help him, i needed to be a paid golfer. $ 36 for a family of four with a two year old. Little over priced in my opinion. Greens were all torn up and poorly maintained.
Also, first three pitches form the batting cage didn’t even make it over the plate. There is a sign that tells batters that there will be balls and strikes to simulate REAL baseball pitches, They nailed the pitching from little leaguers I guess.

We had 13 paying golfers and the mother wanted to SUPERVISE her daughter and they wouldn’t let her without paying, even though she didn’t want to play. We paid $ 110+ so I would definitely consider them «money hungry». Will not be returning!

Always a great place to take a date, the kids, or spend with friends on a summer day/​night. The game room is really inexpensive and has throwback 90s games. They offer batting cages, 2 different mini golf courses, a game room, a photo booth, and the Bunny Hutch for refueling.
I only wish they played those great commercials still :)

What a great place! You will feel as if you have just stepped out of a time machine and you will love it! This whimsical golf course is just what the doctor ordered to break out of your modern day city routine. A great time for a great price, it will not disappoint, that is, if you appreciate places with a bit of vintage character.
The hole with the elephant, though… a bit depressing. I mean, it’s supposed to be a fun time for all, yet the elephant’s leg is still tied up.
My favorites= The hole with the gingerbread man and the shack with the 70’s style smiley.

Talk about nostalgia. I remember spending hot summer days at NG&GR. It was close enough that my mom let my sister and I, along with our younger cousin, walk the 1 mile from our house. We felt very grown up.
We’d beg my mom for enough cash to play a round of golf. Then we’d hustle our dad, then our aunt, our older cousins, etc. We soon had enough money to hang out for at least an afternoon of mini golf, play Ms. Pacman and chow down on fatty, fried foods.
At that age, we neither cared or noticed the weather-​worn look of the place. Hmmm. That was the life.

STAY AWAY!!! WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!
For somewhere that’s designed for entertainment and is supposed to be kid friendly, they sure know how to kill a good time.
We decided to try this place for the first time, and that turned out to be a mistake. Not only are you not even allowed to sit anywhere near the course to watch, they wouldn’t let my wife just help my 2 year old play the course. While I can understand why they don’t want people to be «spectators» and really just play for free, this seems like a case where an exception should clearly have been made. Basically they wanted $ 16 for my 2 year old to be able to play… $ 8 for him and $ 8 for my wife to be allowed on the course to help him. RIDICULOUS! They did not apologize for the rule. Just said «everyone on the course has to pay». Do they even think my barely 2 year old son was going to actually be playing? They had just easily made 8 bucks to allow him to hold a club and run around with his big sister.
My advice, take your business elsewhere!

Good mini-​golf and decent batting cages. I remember the arcade room always being very loud so that’s a (-) but everything else was just fine.

DON’T STEP ON THAT!
…I did step on that. The pedal closed off the only way towards a hole in one on the fifth hole.
I had a TON of fun. This place is so cheesy that I’m glad I came here. It’s old fashioned mechanical contraptions made each hole an adventure. My favorite was the huge frankenstein head. LOL
If you want to have fun with a date or a group of good friends, then give this place a try. I find it best not to keep score, someone in your group is bound to take the game seriously. They have two courses you can try, try them both for a discount.
They also have an arcade if being outside isn’t your thing, or you can even try their photo booth outside (or batting cages for that matter). HAVE FUN KIDDOS!

At the mini golf counter there is a sign which states «We will open at 10am every day of the Teachers strike» [sic]. This made me chuckle (for two reasons), but you have to admire the American entrepreneurial spirit: when you see an opportunity to make some money, seize it!
What did not make me chuckle was the Polaroid camera hole on Course 2. Diabolical! That 6 threw a real grenade into my round, but I still managed to scrape an even-​par 50 for the day.
Second round is 50% off.