Human Foosball
A life-size version of foosball where players stand in lines and can only move sideways to kick the ball into the opposing goal.
- Players
- 30–100
- Ages
- 8+
- Time
- 25 min
- Prep
- Low
- Equipment
- 2 items
What to bring
- Ball
- Field markers
- Goals (optional)
How to play
Those who have played foosball (table soccer) before will know exactly how this game works. For those who haven't, there are lines of little wooden men on rods across the table, which two or more people spin around in order to get a little ball into a goal. This game is basically a bigger version of that, without the spinning.
Divide the group into lines with 4-10 people in each line, and have around 6-10 lines in total depending on the group size. Make sure there is an even number of lines on each team.
Set up a soccer field inside the gym with a goal at each end. Each team needs to create their lines of players across the field, evenly spaced, and every second line needs to turn around. Ensure that the line right before the goals is a defensive line.
Each line can only move left or right across the field to try and kick the ball. They cannot move forwards or backwards, just like in real foosball. The team with the most goals at the end of the allocated time wins.
For extra fun, throw in multiple balls to keep players on their toes, or a giant exercise ball. Just make sure players are safe.
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