{"id":6436,"date":"2020-12-03T15:58:21","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T21:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=6436"},"modified":"2020-12-11T11:14:25","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:14:25","slug":"diy-foosball-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/diy-foosball-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a Homemade DIY Foosball Table with Lynn Lilly!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><a id=\"69d613947c383\" rel=\"wp-video-lightbox noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G1bktRpcHSM&#038;width=500&#038;height=333\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stencil_default__55_.jpg\" class=\"video_lightbox_anchor_image\" alt=\"DIY Foosball Table\" \/><\/a>    <script>\r\n    \/* <![CDATA[ *\/\r\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n        $(function(){\r\n            var width = $(window).innerWidth();\r\n            var setwidth = parseFloat(500);\r\n            var ratio = parseFloat(0.666);\r\n            var height = parseFloat(333);\r\n            var link = 'https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G1bktRpcHSM&amp;width=500&amp;height=333';\r\n            if(width < setwidth)\r\n            {\r\n                height = Math.floor(width * 0.666);\r\n                \/\/console.log(\"device width \"+width+\", set width \"+500+\", ratio \"+0.666+\", new height \"+ height);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('width', link, width);\r\n                var new_url = wpvl_paramReplace('height', new_url, height);\r\n                $(\"a#69d613947c383\").attr('href', new_url);\r\n                \/\/console.log(new_url);\r\n            }\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n    \/* ]]> *\/\r\n    <\/script><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/G1bktRpcHSM\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-3d\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#2D89EF;border-color:#246ec0;border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:34px;border-color:#6cadf4;border-radius:8px;text-shadow:none\"> Click here to check out the video!<\/span><\/a><\/center><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n[et_social_share_custom]\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div>\n<p>Brr! As the days get shorter and colder, we like to find indoor games we can play during a virtual learning break. Foosball is a fun, indoor game you can play on the kitchen table. Grab a shoebox and some clothespin to make the winning mark. Kick the ball to score a goal!<\/p>\n<p>This hands-on activity is a fun way to entertain a recess at home. It can also help show small kids how to use their hands in different ways. This kind of tactile practice can even help them develop important skills needed to do things like dress and feed themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the instructions below to get started. You can also find us on social media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/greatwolflodge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@GreatWolfLodge<\/a> and tag #pawsnplay to let us know how you did.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Make a Foosball Table in 17 Steps<\/h2>\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foam Letters<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00be&#8221; Clothes Pins<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Paint Marker<\/li>\n<li>Box Cutter<\/li>\n<li>Glue Stick<\/li>\n<li>Liquid Glue<\/li>\n<li>4, 2\/16&#8242;\u00a0Wooden Dowels<\/li>\n<li>Shoe Box<\/li>\n<li>Construction Paper<\/li>\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n<li>Pencil<\/li>\n<li>Ribbon<\/li>\n<li>\u00be&#8221; Pom-Pom<\/li>\n<li>Decorative Tape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Time to Craft: 20 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_1.jpg\" alt=\"diy foosball table materials\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_1-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0 Measure and mark with a pencil to make a rectangle on each end of the shoebox.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Carefully cut out the rectangle on each end of the shoebox to make goals. This is an adult job. The box we used is 14&#215;8.5\u201d. Leave a 1.5\u201d border.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_17.jpg\" alt=\"shoebox foosball table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_17.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_17-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Measure and cut ribbon to fit around the opening of the goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_18.jpg\" alt=\"cardboard foosball table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_18.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_18-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Secure the ribbon with liquid glue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_19.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a cardboard foosball table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_19.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_19-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong>: Trace the bottom of the box on construction paper.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Cut this rectangle piece out. This is an adult job.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6441 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_20.jpg\" alt=\"mini foosball table materials\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_20.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_20-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> On the construction paper, measure 5 equal sections and draw lines with a paint marker. You can add arrows to help guide your players to score the correct goal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6442 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_21.jpg\" alt=\"diy foosball table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_21.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_21-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Add glue to the back of the construction paper and secure to the bottom of the shoebox.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6444 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_23.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a cardboard foosball table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_23.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_23-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Add decorative tape to the edges of the shoebox for decoration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 10:<\/strong> Evenly space the 4 wooden dowels on the box. Use the ruler to mark on the side of the box where the holes for the dowels will go.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_24.jpg\" alt=\"mini foosball table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_24.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_24-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 11:<\/strong> Use the box cutter to make holes for the dowels on the side of the box approximately 2&#8243; from the bottom. This is an adult job.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6447 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_26.jpg\" alt=\"cardboard foosball game\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_26.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_26-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 12:<\/strong> Once the holes are made, insert the dowels into the holes, leaving space for the dowels to hang outside of the box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_27.jpg\" alt=\"mini foosball table for 2 players\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_27.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_27-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 13:<\/strong> Decorate the box with decorative tape and foam letters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_29.jpg\" alt=\"mini football table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_29.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_29-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 14:<\/strong> Fold small pieces of tape in half and place in between the clothespin to pinch it closed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_30.jpg\" alt=\"diy football table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_30.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_30-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 15:<\/strong> Place the clothespins on the dowels; we recommend adding 3 clothespins per dowel so you have an even team.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_31.jpg\" alt=\"cardboard football table\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_31.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_31-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 16:<\/strong> Grab a pom-pom to use as a ball and you\u2019re ready to spin the dowels to kick the ball! Game on!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_34.jpg\" alt=\"play your diy mini foosball table\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_34.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gwl_foosball_34-450x274.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>We hope you had a blast making your very own foosball game. Visit us again soon for more ideas on how to have fun at home with the family during your eLearning recess break. If you\u2019re curious about visiting Great Wolf Lodge, be sure to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.greatwolf.com_paw-2Dpledge&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=H1uwy1kuogwhUMorwrqLlUTImweNLvHHQYK-1KNnGAw&amp;m=2rr-TB8GViDJcV1oy4zhi3tP0xSo9A0mmJpTgqyRnTM&amp;s=EuvvbV48WXIkewUDQdLw11cqE8sZ6hXJrnZkABpHRDw&amp;e=\">Paw Pledge<\/a>. We\u2019re committed to keeping your family safe while you play!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Created by CraftBoxGirls.com \/ @craftboxgirls<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_social_share_custom] Brr! As the days get shorter and colder, we like to find indoor games we can play during a virtual learning break. Foosball is a fun, indoor game you can play on the kitchen table. Grab a shoebox and some clothespin to make the winning mark. Kick the ball to score a goal! 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