{ "id": "tabletop-football-game", "sku": "tabletop-football-game", "title": "Tabletop Football Game", "slug": "tabletop-football-game", "price": 79.99, "currency": "AUD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "darts-and-table-games", "category_label": "Darts And Table Games", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "2.5 kg", "images": [ "https://mygames.au/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/tabletop-football-game/main-tabletop-football-game.jpg", "https://mygames.au/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/tabletop-football-game/tabletop-football-game-2.jpg", "https://mygames.au/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/tabletop-football-game/tabletop-football-game-3.jpg", "https://mygames.au/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/tabletop-football-game/tabletop-football-game-4.jpg", "https://mygames.au/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/tabletop-football-game/tabletop-football-game-5.jpg", "https://mygames.au/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/tabletop-football-game/tabletop-football-game-6.jpg", "https://mygames.au/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/tabletop-football-game/tabletop-football-game-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "A wooden tabletop set with 12 playing figures, sliding scoreboards and a ball brings six-a-side football to your table.", "description": "A football game without a full-size games table\n\nA floor-standing football table can take up more room than you want to give it. You may only want a game for an occasional evening, a shared family activity or a match across the dining table. A tabletop football game offers a different format, with the playing area placed on furniture you already have.\n\nThis set brings together a wooden football table, 12 playing figures, sliding scoreboards and a ball. It needs assembly before the first match. Once assembled, it needs a suitable table and enough room around it for the controls and the people playing.\n\nThe main buying question is simple. Does a small-format football game suit your space and the way you want to play? Start with that rather than expecting it to feel like a full-size foosball table.\n\nWhat the set includes\n\nThe supplied contents cover the basic parts of a table football match. There is a football table with 12 playing figures, split into two teams of six. A ball is included, along with sliding scoreboards to keep track of goals. The assembly instructions are also part of the set.\n\nThat makes this a six a side table football game. The figure count is worth reading carefully because the product details also use the phrase “number of players” for the number 12. Here, that means the figures on the pitch. It does not establish space for 12 people around the table.\n\nThe maker does not state how many people can use the controls at once. If you are buying for a group, plan on taking turns rather than assuming everyone can join the same match.\n\nHow tabletop football works\n\nA table soccer game turns a football match into a contest of moving figures and a rolling ball. You work the controls to position the figures, defend your goal and try to score at the other end. The sliding scoreboards let you record each goal without needing a separate score sheet.\n\nFor a first game, agree on a winning score before starting. A short match is a useful way to get used to the controls and see how much room each person needs. You can choose a longer match once everyone knows the setup.\n\nHouse rules are a matter for the players. Agree on what happens if the ball stops out of reach or leaves the playing area. Sorting that out before kick-off helps keep attention on the game rather than on a disputed restart.\n\nRead the dimensions before choosing a spot\n\nThe listed dimensions are 50.5 L x 9.5 W x 31 H cm. Those axis labels are retained from the product details. Because the orientation matters when checking a tight space, confirm it before relying on a particular measurement for your table or shelf.\n\nDo not measure only the surface where the game will sit. A small foosball table also needs room for its controls to move and for players to use them. The full operating clearance is not given by the maker, so there is no confirmed edge-to-edge playing footprint to quote.\n\nThink about chairs, walls and nearby furniture as well. A table might hold the game while leaving too little room to play comfortably. Choose a level, stable surface that supports the whole unit, and keep the surrounding area clear before starting a match.\n\nMaterials, finish and weight\n\nThe product specifications list wood as the material for the game, including the base, frame and top. Brown and green are the stated colours, and the description notes a wood-grain finish. The wood species and finish composition are not given.\n\nThese details describe the set, but they do not establish a special durability rating or resistance to spills. Treat it as a wooden indoor game. Keep drinks away from the playing area, and do not leave it where rain or damp conditions could reach it.\n\nThe listed weight is 2.5 kg. That is useful when thinking about storage and moving the game between rooms. Whether it is convenient to carry will also depend on the assembled shape, your route through the house and where you plan to put it down.\n\nWho this compact game may suit\n\nThe suggested age range is 5 to 99 years. The product information separately states that it is not appropriate for children under three. Use the stated age guidance when choosing it for a child, and read the included instructions before play.\n\nA compact table soccer set may suit a household that wants an occasional indoor football game without keeping a floor-standing unit in place. It may also appeal to someone who already likes physical table games and has a suitable surface available.\n\nBe realistic about the format. Someone looking for full-size foosball should compare the dimensions carefully. Someone who wants a game to bring out for short matches may find the tabletop approach closer to what they had in mind. The useful choice is the one that matches the space and the players.\n\nAllow for assembly before the first match\n\nThis set requires assembly, and an instruction manual is included. The maker does not confirm the tools needed or give a dependable assembly time. Leave enough time to read the manual rather than planning to open the box at the moment you want to play.\n\nBefore you begin, check the contents against the instructions. Work on a clear surface and keep the ball and any loose parts together. Follow the stated order of assembly rather than guessing how the sections fit.\n\nIf something is missing or unclear, ask for help before forcing parts into place. This also matters if the game is a gift. A recipient may need time and space to assemble it, so avoid presenting it as ready to play straight from the unopened box.\n\nChoosing it as a gift\n\nA tabletop game gift needs a little more thought than checking whether the recipient likes football. Consider their age, the space in their home and whether they have somewhere suitable to use it. A clear table is part of the setup, even though it is not part of the box.\n\nThis wooden tabletop football game has a listed weight of 2.5 kg, so factor that in if you will carry it to a celebration or send it onward. Packaging dimensions are not provided, and the assembled measurements should not be treated as parcel measurements.\n\nIt is also worth checking timing. Look up the delivery information for the destination before making plans around a birthday, visit or holiday gathering.\n\nGetting more from a first session\n\nKeep the first session simple. Set the game on a suitable surface, check that the controls have room to move and agree on a short score target. Give each person time to try moving the figures before starting a competitive match.\n\nFor family table football, taking turns can be part of the plan. If several people want to join in, decide the order before play starts. That avoids crowding a small game and makes it clear who plays next.\n\nThere is no need to add elaborate tournament rules. A few agreed points about scoring and restarts are enough to begin. Keep the included ball with the game after the session so the next match does not start with a search under furniture.\n\nCare and storage between games\n\nUse a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and marks. Avoid soaking the wooden parts or applying cleaning products without checking the supplied care guidance. The maker does not specify a specialist cleaner or a maintenance treatment.\n\nBefore another session, look over the assembled parts and check them according to the instructions. If something has become loose or does not move as expected, address it before play. Do not assume that oil or other treatments are suitable for the controls.\n\nStore the game somewhere dry, supported and out of the way of passing feet. Check the available storage space before buying if you expect to put it away after every use. Keep the manual nearby, especially if you may need it for later checks or reassembly.\n\nCheck the practical details before ordering\n\nSome useful details are not given by the maker. These include the wood species, full operating clearance, replacement-part availability and warranty terms. If any of these will decide your purchase, ask before ordering rather than assuming a feature is included.\n\nThe supplied returns terms allow 14 days from delivery for a return, provided the game is unused, complete and in its original packaging. That makes a careful size and suitability check important before assembly or play. Keep the packaging while you confirm your decision.\n\nFor delivery, use the current information shown for your address. The maker does not provide a confirmed dispatch or arrival period. Leave room in your plans for that uncertainty if you need the set for a particular date.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis mini foosball table is a wooden tabletop set with 12 figures, sliding scoreboards, a ball and assembly instructions. It weighs 2.5 kg and has a suggested age range of 5 to 99 years.\n\nChoose it for its tabletop format, after checking the listed dimensions and allowing extra room for play. If the size, assembly needs and age guidance fit your household, it offers a straightforward way to bring a six-a-side match to a suitable table.", "llm_summary": "This tabletop football game is a wooden foosball set with brown and green colouring and a wood-grain finish. It includes a football table, sliding scoreboards, 12 playing figures, a ball and an instruction manual. The figures form two teams of six. Listed dimensions are 50.5 L x 9.5 W x 31 H cm, and the weight is 2.5 kg. Assembly is required. The suggested age range is 5 to 99 years, and the product information says it is not appropriate for children under three. Simultaneous human player capacity, operating clearance, wood species and assembly tools are not specified by the maker. Country of origin and warranty terms are also not specified.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns for games that are unused, complete and in its original packaging, buyer pays return postage; Australian Consumer Law consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Games Company Australia", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mygames.au/tabletop-football-game/", "canonical_url": "https://mygames.au/tabletop-football-game/", "json_url": "https://mygames.au/api/products/tabletop-football-game.json", "updated_at": "2026-11-15" }