Hasbro Gaming FOOSKETBALL

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Summary

Get Ready For Foosketball

Foosketball Setup Tips

Hold the handles gently with your fingertips for easy turning.

Playing Foosketball

Gameplay Mechanics

Lift gates to release balls, lower gates, pick up and throw balls into opponent's basket.

Scoring Rules

Orange balls are 1 point, golden ball is 2 points. Balls stay behind gate after scoring.

How To Shoot In Foosketball

Shooting Technique

Grab ball with handles, pull back, balance ball, and fling forward.

Advanced Shooting Tips

Use right hand to pull balls, block shots, or knock balls out of opponent's hand.

Winning and Variations

How to Win

First player to score 5 points wins. Golden ball is worth 2 points.

Alternative Gameplay

Play with one ball on the court, decide score to win.

The Foosketball game is a head-to-head tabletop game designed for two players, combining elements of foosball and basketball. The objective is to be the first player to score 5 points by shooting balls into the opponent's basket.

Game Setup and Components:

The game features a central court with two opposing baskets, each guarded by a gate. Each player sits on opposite sides of the court, behind their respective baskets. The game includes 10 orange balls and 1 golden ball. At the start of the game, 5 balls are placed behind each gate. It does not matter which player starts with the golden ball.

Gameplay Mechanics:

Players control a figure on their side of the court using two handles. These handles allow players to manipulate their figure to grab, lift, balance, and fling balls towards the opponent's basket. The figures are designed with a right (raised) hand and a left hand, which are crucial for ball manipulation.

Basic Ball Handling (Shooting):

Grabbing a Ball: Players use both handles to position their figure and grab a ball.
Lifting the Ball: Both handles are turned backward to raise the ball up and behind the figure's head.
Balancing the Ball: To prepare for a shot, players carefully balance the ball in their figure's right (raised) hand while simultaneously lowering their left hand. This action positions the ball for optimal trajectory.
Flinging the Ball: To shoot, the right handle is used to bring the right hand back slightly more, then quickly twisted forward. This rapid forward twist flings the ball towards the opponent's basket.

Scoring:

Orange Balls: Each orange ball successfully shot into the opponent's basket is worth 1 point.
Golden Ball: The golden ball is a special ball worth 2 points.
Scoring Procedure: When a ball is scored, it is left behind the gate of the scoring player. This indicates that the ball has been successfully scored and is removed from active play for that round.
Winning: The first player to reach a total of 5 points wins the game.

Game Start and Ball Release:

To begin a round, players simultaneously lift both gates on their side of the court. This action releases all the balls from behind the gates onto the playing field.
Immediately after releasing the balls, players lower the gates back into place.

Strategic Tips:

Ball Retrieval: Players can use their figure's right hand to pull balls closer to their side of the court, making them easier to grab and shoot.
Blocking Shots: Players can attempt to block their opponent's shots by throwing balls at the same time their opponent does, creating a defensive barrier.
Disrupting Opponent: If an opponent has a ball ready to launch in their figure's right hand, a player can try to hit the opponent's figure's left hand. This action can knock the ball out of position, disrupting the shot.

Alternative Way to Play:

For a different gameplay experience, players can remove the gates from the court. In this mode, only one ball is used on the court at a time. Players can decide on a custom score target to play to, with the first player to reach that score winning. This variation might offer a faster-paced game or focus more on precision shooting with a single ball.

Maintenance:

The manual does not specify any particular maintenance features beyond general care for a tabletop game. It is implied that the game components should be handled gently, especially the handles and figures, to ensure longevity. The "HOLD!" instruction emphasizes holding the handles gently with fingertips for easy turning, suggesting that excessive force could potentially damage the mechanisms.

Technical Specifications (Implied):

Player Count: 2 players
Age Recommendation: 8+ (indicated by the "8+" symbol on the packaging)
Game Type: Tabletop, skill-based, head-to-head
Components: Game court, 2 player figures with handles, 10 orange balls, 1 golden ball, 2 gates.

Manufacturer Information:

Brand: Foosketball, Hasbro
Trademarks: FOOSKETBALL and HASBRO are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. © 2021 Hasbro. TM & ® denote U.S. Trademarks.
Manufacturer Address: Hasbro, Pawtucket, RI 02861-1059 USA.
Consumer Contact:
- US/Canada: Hasbro Games, Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02861-1059 USA. TEL. 1-800-255-5516.
- Australia: auconsumercare@ap.hasbro.com
- New Zealand: nzconsumercare@hasbro.com
Website: HASBROGAMING.COM

The game is designed to be engaging and competitive, requiring a combination of dexterity, timing, and strategic thinking to outmaneuver the opponent and score points. The simple rules and clear objective make it accessible for a wide range of players, while the strategic tips add depth to the gameplay.