Best Arcade & Table Games
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As soon as it was delivered, I could tell it was a good size for him...large enough to where he can't cheat and reach his arm down to the other end of the table! Another nit picky issue with this table is after a goal is scored, the puck has to fall into the "dispenser" at the right angle for you to be able to take it out easily....otherwise, your fingers have to dig around for a few seconds to pull it out."
"The airflow is fairly weak and the puck stops on the sides where there isn't much airflow."
"But the fan it came with was making a ton of noise and not working well."
"It does appear to be well-built but, unfortunately, one of the braces underneath the table was constructed backwards and also detached with the nail holes broken. Update: After we got the Air Hockey table together correctly, it turned out to be a big hit with both of my grandsons and also the adults!"
"This was a birthday present to a kid."
"I didn't want to mismanage precious gameroom space with a larger table that would only get used twice a month, so I jumped on this item at this pricepoint."
"My grandsons loved this."
"If I had just plugged this in without any prior knowledge, I might have assumed the table was just really, really weak (which for the price is a plausible possibility, yet you CAN hit the puck around successfully) or I would have returned the thing altogether. Right away, either your puck is doing its proper little sliding "float"--the familiar thing every air hockey table ought to do when you plunk your quarters into it--but also if you put your hand underneath where the fan's motor is, if you feel a LOT of air hitting your hand, well, that's the air that is supposed to be coming up through the little holes on the table. But then I thought, "Why not just pop that motor off and see if I can turn the fan around?" This was easy: four screws, pop the fan guard off, turn the motor around to face the opposite way, put the guard on the other side, then screw those four screws back in. Five minute fix. Someone dropped the ball (the puck?). Clearly another customer had returned this table and someone on the other end--Amazon or whoever else--didn't check it or fix anything. And secondarily, four screws that were supposed to have holes for them did not have the holes for them on the table. Now, once I did my fixes, I must say, it IS a cool table."
•THE ULTIMATE BASKETBALL ARCADE GAME: From the pioneers that created the original Pop-A-Shot basketball game comes the completely redesigned Home Dual.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this for my 14 yr old and my 12 yr old boys."
"I prefer the color scheme and classic arcade branding of the Pop-A-Shot. The Lifetime is pretty accurate, but will occasionally register a make that actually didn't go through and will sometimes even fail to register a made basket. The scoreboard is larger and there’s a really convenient good-looking control panel."
"It says, use bolt 26 to attach cross bar to bottom of scoreboard when it should be bolt 25. If you grip the lean bar you'll notice it's thinner near center. The plastic on back is sharp enough to puncture ramp lean bar fabric because it's a tight squeeze so be careful. The cross tube tucks in front of ramp cloth, then you pull it back through lean bar and attach to front side of lean bar."
"I checked out some competing products and just did not feel they could handle the wear and tear of kids and adults playing endless hours on the game."
"Unlike a lot of the toys over the years that they play for a while and then they are tired of it not this. It sounded like the biggest difference was the quality of the electronics and the ability to accurately count the shots cause you know after all with 2 very competitive teenage boys that is very important and it works perfectly."
"Works great,keeps score accurately,different games to keep Grandkids busy (8-16yr.olds).I put this together by myself which it takes time but using a 10m socket to screw nuts on cuts your time down,just lay everything out and follow the instructions,it's built very well.I only gave it 4 stars as the bottom 2 brackets were broke off for the controller but I can get it to stay on just make sure you find the center spot to do it.Not sure if it suppose to or not but it won't run on just batteries I have to plug it in.I happen to have outlet right by it.Keep all the numbers on the parts and instructions you never know might have to take it apart if you move.Overall money well spent.I changed my rating to 5 star,they sent me new controller already,great customer service.It's built to last.Again Thank You."
"The instructions were not clear on where to place the controller so we broke two of the tabs (it should go in the middle of the bar). Everyone loves to play this game, it's a big hit with our kids and their friends!"
Included are 44 playing pieces, two cue sticks, number discs, and a complete instructions booklet. What's in the Box Game board, 44 playing pieces, two cue sticks, number discs, and instructions. Surface has coated paper graphics and wood grain design; frame features hand-tied corner nets.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Our first one came with a busted plastic corner, so the frame fell apart when it was opened... which sucked to find out Christmas morning. The build quality isn't quite as good as the two my parent's still have from my grandparents... the plastic corners make it tougher to shoot the carrots in the pockets."
"They were just 1/2 inch dowels, not tapered at all and the rubber covers wouldn't fit over the ends."
"This was a great value for what I received."
"Not the same quality as the one he owned, the rings are plastic rather than wood but the memories it brings back with my brother, sister, and dad were priceless!"
"High quality."
"Just aa years ago."
"The first time was damaged beyond repair on one corner making it impossible to play. The second time there are smaller cracks in two corners and I am just not going to waste any more time shipping back and receiving a new one only for it to be damaged again."
"The game was shipped without any padding!"
Best Air Hockey Tables & Equipment
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The airflow is fairly weak and the puck stops on the sides where there isn't much airflow."
"My 3 year old nephews loved it!"
"I got this for my son for Christmas."
"Great for my 6 and 4 year old...great Christmas gift and are still having so much fun!"
"had fun playing with grandkids."
"If I had just plugged this in without any prior knowledge, I might have assumed the table was just really, really weak (which for the price is a plausible possibility, yet you CAN hit the puck around successfully) or I would have returned the thing altogether. Right away, either your puck is doing its proper little sliding "float"--the familiar thing every air hockey table ought to do when you plunk your quarters into it--but also if you put your hand underneath where the fan's motor is, if you feel a LOT of air hitting your hand, well, that's the air that is supposed to be coming up through the little holes on the table. But then I thought, "Why not just pop that motor off and see if I can turn the fan around?" This was easy: four screws, pop the fan guard off, turn the motor around to face the opposite way, put the guard on the other side, then screw those four screws back in. Five minute fix. Someone dropped the ball (the puck?). Clearly another customer had returned this table and someone on the other end--Amazon or whoever else--didn't check it or fix anything. And secondarily, four screws that were supposed to have holes for them did not have the holes for them on the table. Now, once I did my fixes, I must say, it IS a cool table."
"Do not buy this!"
Best Combination Game Tables
Included are 44 playing pieces, two cue sticks, number discs, and a complete instructions booklet. What's in the Box Game board, 44 playing pieces, two cue sticks, number discs, and instructions. Surface has coated paper graphics and wood grain design; frame features hand-tied corner nets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Our first one came with a busted plastic corner, so the frame fell apart when it was opened... which sucked to find out Christmas morning. The build quality isn't quite as good as the two my parent's still have from my grandparents... the plastic corners make it tougher to shoot the carrots in the pockets."
"They were just 1/2 inch dowels, not tapered at all and the rubber covers wouldn't fit over the ends."
"Just aa years ago."
"High quality."
"Not the same quality as the one he owned, the rings are plastic rather than wood but the memories it brings back with my brother, sister, and dad were priceless!"
"The first time was damaged beyond repair on one corner making it impossible to play. The second time there are smaller cracks in two corners and I am just not going to waste any more time shipping back and receiving a new one only for it to be damaged again."
"The game was shipped without any padding!"
Best Electronic Basketball Games
•THE ULTIMATE BASKETBALL ARCADE GAME: From the pioneers that created the original Pop-A-Shot basketball game comes the completely redesigned Home Dual Shot with revolutionary technology and multiple game options.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this for my 14 yr old and my 12 yr old boys."
"I prefer the color scheme and classic arcade branding of the Pop-A-Shot. The Lifetime is pretty accurate, but will occasionally register a make that actually didn't go through and will sometimes even fail to register a made basket. The scoreboard is larger and there’s a really convenient good-looking control panel."
"It says, use bolt 26 to attach cross bar to bottom of scoreboard when it should be bolt 25. If you grip the lean bar you'll notice it's thinner near center. The plastic on back is sharp enough to puncture ramp lean bar fabric because it's a tight squeeze so be careful. The cross tube tucks in front of ramp cloth, then you pull it back through lean bar and attach to front side of lean bar."
"Unlike a lot of the toys over the years that they play for a while and then they are tired of it not this. It sounded like the biggest difference was the quality of the electronics and the ability to accurately count the shots cause you know after all with 2 very competitive teenage boys that is very important and it works perfectly."
"Christmas gift for my sons (well, me too) and I was hoping it would work well in the house until it (maybe) moves to the garage once it's cleaned out and the weather warmed up. It has height extensions if you have taller ceilings and says just leave them off if you don't need them and so we didn't use them and it works great, even for me (I'm 6'8" so starting from higher than normal granted I like playing on my knees so I don't have to bend over so much and I'm on the same level as my kids)."
"Want to give this 5 stars but the assembly instructions were not all accurate and the control panel tabs broke because it only fits on the center of the bar not on the sides like the illustration."
Best Foosball Tables & Equipment
Compact tabletop foosball table allows for maximum portability and convenient storage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I always dread assembling things, but my son was very excited to do it, he loved assembling it almost as much as he loves playing now."
"This Foosball table is AMAZING ... it came quickly, was easy to assemble and it is great quality for money ..."
"box came broken."
"A toy, it's OK for the price."
"This is a nice table-top foosball table."
"Easy to assemble and start playing."
"Much better quality than I had imagined."
"We love this game!"
Best Home Bowling Alleys
A cold beer in the raft means more fun and less getting out of the pool to fetch drinks. THE MOST DURABLE INFLATABLE BEER PONG RAFT for pool parties, reunions, and house parties. Additionally, for those of legal age that are playing beer pong or any other drinking game, please drink responsibly. Play Now Inflatables and its subsidiaries will not be held responsible for any and all liability related to improper or unintended use or modification of the Inflatable Beer Pong Raft. Huge built in cooler with lid for keeping beer and soda ice cold for a better floating party experience. the raft measures 6 feet x 3 ft, quick and easy inflation can also be used as a full size personal pool lounge that can hold up to 220 lbs. Get it with confidence: being so sure about the great quality and design of this unique inflatable beer pong raft with cooler, Play Now Inflatables offers you a 30-day money back satisfaction guarantee and their best replacement policy in the improbable case that the game raft does not meet your expectations.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Very impressed with the quality for the price!"
"loved it!!"
"Our only "complaint" is that with multiple people in the pool swimming around, that the table will move around a bit."
"Great quality, totally changes the pool party into an all day rager."
"Very quick delivery."
"Product looks great and two day shipping was right on time."
"Use this all of the time."
Best Pong Games
Party Pong Professional Beer Pong Tables are for everyone looking for an affordable, portable beer pong table. 8 Foot Beer Pong Table w/ Custom Graphics - Upload Your Own Graphics.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Only recommendation would be to have the folding panels lock somehow and let people control the lights with an app."
"The other pong table was made of similar material to that of a real ping pong table, and was a bit taller, although it was not as long, probably close to 7 1/2-foot while this was 8. It makes for somewhat of a loud table when the ball comes into contact with the table, but otherwise I had little issue with build quality."
"*I would recommend adding another foam “pool noodle” ball holder under the other end of the table instead of just at one end."
"It's essentially a folding table with some holes in it (the basic model)."
"I purchased this product thinking that it would be the perfect size for the bedroom area. Set this up Thursday night, but angled it in such a way that made it usable. Pros: - Light-weight, easy to transport. - Folds up well and does not take up much space for storage. - Durable, and can withstand all of the liquids on the table. Legs are adjustable but it doesn't quite reach the height I would like. - The triangle is not large enough for 10 cup. - Lights are not super bright, but if you are in a darker room, it's a nice touch."
"So far after having this table for a year, I'm impressed it's held up so well!"
"Also i love all the holes but its missing a crucial hole the ones for the water haha. One thing my friends said would of made it better was if the cup holes lit up as well."
"The only comment I have is that it was a bit hard to find the controls and we could not find instructions on how the LED switch order was."
Best Shuffleboard Equipment
FAST AND EASY SET-UP, AND IT PLAYS OH SO SMOOTH, the elite sportz curling game has ball-bearings inside the plastic "stones" and they do a great job of simulating the relative weight of the stones, while the surface is slippery enough to produce the ice-like effect of easily sending the stones too far. If you're not 100% happy with our curling family games for kids, please contact us through your order for your money back.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And if you know curling then you can do all the talking that makes curling worth watching on TV."
"It arrived crazy fast and we were able to play it as a family on Christmas Eve.."
"This game is fun and introduces enough elements of strategy in curling to get the kids interested in the real thing."
"We ordered this game for family fun primarily during the snowy Montana winter."
"Bought for work, and my employees loved it!"
"Great fun for the family - even the 3 year old can play (maybe not all that great - but that's how you learn)."
"We all had a great time playing the table top curling game."
"Curling is not a big sport in Illinois, so I was excited to see this game."
Best Skee-Ball Equipment
Make your game room complete with the superior Hot Shot Arcade Ball table from Hathaway. MDF playing surface with sight line graphics.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"works great and kids of all ages love it!"
"You must read the manual a few times and need good common sense to figure it out."
"Easy to build."
"Perfect for the kids game room."
"Great fun."
"Good machine...instructions lacking clarity...need to be fairly handy to assemble."
"We purchased this unit as an addition for a basement game room we put together for our kids for Christmas. Per the directions and pictures, the white track, which comes in two pieces so you can fold it, is supposed to abut seamlessly, however it has about an inch gap between the two. I would purchase this unit again, because it is so much fun for a young family, but I wanted to be honest in presenting the negatives as well, especially since there is only one other review."
"pieces came broken."
Best Tabletop Billiards & Pool Games
The Playcraft Bank Shot 40" mini pool table is sure to be a big hit with the kids! Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love the quality of the felt and construction of the table although the flimsy netting in the pockets makes it a chore to pull the balls out."
"We put it on the floor, but it could easily go on top of a big coffee table, bar counter, etc...."
"Pool sticks were well finished and nice size, a bit long for a toddler but gives him room to grow. My brother bought a table similar to this but the balls were much smaller and the sticks were larger - he and some of our guests chose to play with this one instead because the proportions are better."
"Pretty good quality for the price."
"It comes with everything u need to assemble but it's like 2ft tall so I have to set it on the table if I want to use."
"Seems to be of good quality too and for the price, you can't really beat it."
"Kids love this mini table."
"It's a cool table, my 8 year old having a great time."
Best Tabletop Table Tennis Games
The Viper Portable Table Tennis Top is the perfect table tennis option for the on-the-go player. Enjoy a game of chess, backgammon, or checkers on this table top as they are all included with table tennis top.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was a little skeptical about getting this table after reading the main review, but my 10 year old son really loves ping pong. Flimsy hinges and plastic, sure, and the net does sag a tiny bit, but it works if you aren't playing a world class game. It also has checkers and backgammon on the flip side, which to my knowledge is NOT AVAILABLE on any other ping pong table!"
"The packaging took a beating during shipping and one of the table corners was a little knocked up, but I had been expecting far worse from the other reviews."
"Bought it 4 years ago and used occasionally, it fits on our dining table to transforms it into ping pong."
"I was skeptical that a smaller playing area would satisfy, but it does."
"It was too narrow to cover our dining room table so we ended up returning it."
"It's a smaller version of a ping pong table, but a great way to teach skills and be a little competitive!"
"Kids love it."
"My son was very disappointed when he opened this on Christmas Day."