Abstract: A system of simulated golf play and a simulated golf game are described, wherein a player piece is moved along at least one path of play from a tee area, across a fairway and to a putting area, wherein said path of play is defined by indicia marking a ball path, and wherein the at least one path of play traverses at least one of a hill, a rough, a water hazard, a tree hazard, and a sand trap hazard and wherein a plurality of player chips are collected and redeemed, wherein at least one of the player chips represent both a point award and at least permissible special actions of a player or special effects on a ball.