If you’re looking for the perfect game to keep your little ones entertained, look no further than the affordable, fun, and simple game of foosball, foosball is a fast-paced sports game played by two teams of up to seven players each, the goal is to outscore the opposing team by passing a ball from one player to another via a rod with holes in it called a foosball striker. 

The more passes you complete with the ball allowed within three seconds, the higher your score will be, a foam ball is placed inside a weighted plastic box that resembles an upright machine and the match starts when everyone simultaneously pulls on one end of the rod — which causes the plastic box to rise into an upright position and release the ball into play.

Tips for Playing Foosball with Kids

Buy an adjustable foosball table, many foosball tables come with a fixed height, and it is challenging for children to keep the ball in the air and a table that can be raised with a lever is easier to use by all players. 

• Make sure the table is smooth, not bumpy- a bumpy table will make it hard for the ball to travel smoothly, increasing the chance of the ball being deflected off course. 
• Make sure the balls are the right size and weight – too heavy a ball will not float in the air as well as a lighter ball and cause more collisions with the sides of the table, if the table comes with balls, make sure they are the same size and weight as the ones on the table. 
• Make sure the rods are the right length – children and adults should both use the same-length rods to keep the game competitive and fair. 
• Make sure the net is the rightmost size – atoo big net can be dangerous for children and block the ball from going in the goal, a small net is frustrating for players who can’t get the ball into the goal. 
• Make sure the table surface is smooth and flat – bumpy surfaces will cause the balls to bounce unpredictably, making it harder for your child to keep the ball in play.

How to Set Up a Foosball Table for Kids

To set up a Tischkicker kinder (Foosball kids) table for your child, you will need a few key components.

• Foosball Table: You will also need the foosball net to keep the ball inside the plastic cup, one set of rods for each player, and a foosball table surface. 

• Foosball Table Surface: It keeps the ball from bouncing off the sides of the table, and allows the ball to travel smoothly across the table. 
• Foosball Net: A foosball net is used to keep the ball inside the plastic cup when not in play. It is a vital component of the game of foosball. 
• Foosball Balls: Foosball balls are more important than you may think, they are what the players use to play the game. 
• Rods: They are used to pass the ball back and forth between players, you can also purchase single rods for each player. 
• Rules: They outline the rules for how to play the game, how to score, and how to keep the game fair. You can find rules for most foosball tables online for free.