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Golf or Die is a dice-and-chip game that adds rotating teams and mini-games to each hole while you keep your normal golf score.
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Golf or Die is a dice-and-chip game played during a regular golf round. On each hole, the dice set the teams and the mini-game. Players earn chips through those hole games, while their normal scorecard stays separate.
At each tee, roll the two dice. One determines the team setup—such as two-versus-two, free-for-all, or one player against the field—and the other determines the mini-game. The game can call for best ball, low ball total, a putting contest, or a skill challenge such as longest drive or closest to the pin.
Play the hole normally, settle that hole's mini-game, then roll again at the next tee. Because the matchup can change every hole, the same four players are not locked into the same teams for the whole round.
Golf or Die tracks its own chips rather than replacing your golf score. Award chips according to the result of each hole's game, and count the chips at the end of the round to determine the winner. If your group uses side bets, decide the chip value and the limits before starting.
Keep normal gross scores, net scores, and Golf or Die chips in separate columns. That preserves the integrity of the regular round and makes it clear which result is paying out.
Traditional formats such as skins, Nassau, and best ball usually hold teams and scoring rules steady for a longer stretch. Golf or Die is different because the dice can change both on every hole. It works best for a foursome that wants the round to stay social, unpredictable, and easy to reset after one bad hole.
Agree on the chips, side-bet limits, and any local-course safety rules before you play. The best version is the one every player understands when the first roll hits the tee box.