Showing posts with label air hockey. Show all posts
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6/18/2012

Trademark Deluxe 7-in-1 Rotating Game Table Review

Trademark Deluxe 7-in-1 Rotating Game Table
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Instruction are unusable and poorly written, boards are all warped, air hockey plug is behind the braces so I had to cut a new hole for the plug, table can't rotate easily because the foosball handles grab the floor, poor construction, miniature everything is only good for an 8 year old even though it says 12 and up, poor construction and design.

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5/30/2012

Tabletop Air Hockey Review

Tabletop Air Hockey
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This was the 3rd (air hockey) table game I purchased. The other 2 needed to be returned to the stores that I purchased them from. This table is sturdy and made for the younger player. I am very happy with this purchase.

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4/16/2012

Harvard G05221W Arctic Ice 7.5-Foot Air Hockey Table Review

Harvard G05221W Arctic Ice 7.5-Foot Air Hockey Table
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I ordered this in early November through Amazon as we wanted in time for a family gathering at Thanksgiving. The game arrived within 1 week which was great. However one leg was broken and the electronic scoreboard did not work. Amazon instructed me to contact Escaladesports which I did. They shipped the replacement parts - or at least told me they did. The leg came, but the electronics did not. The leg delivered is 1 1/2 inches shorter than the legs on the table. The electronics are back ordered. They could not give me an estimated delivery for that. I also noticed sawdust in the viewing area of the electronic scoreboard - don't know how to clean that out.
Needless to say - extremely disappointed in the entire process. I would send it back today if I could. Neither Amazon nor Escaladesports has been helpful.

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1/12/2012

Harvard G05204W Game Choice 7-Foot 2-in-1 Air Hockey / Billiard Combination Flip Table Review

Harvard G05204W Game Choice 7-Foot 2-in-1 Air Hockey / Billiard Combination Flip Table
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After going through endless reviews to find the right table for my basement, I'm convinced that this was a great choice. Air hockey was the big draw, but I also wanted a casual pool table that would be decent quality and not just a throw-away extra. Both have satisfied my expectations and we've had a lot of fun after only having this table for a month. The details are below for those who want them.
Build quality actually seems pretty good for the price. All of the main pieces are thick particle board with a black veneer. Everything was pre-drilled and most (though not all) of the holes lined up perfectly. The instructions were also very good. Like a previous reviewer stated, most of the connectors are bolts, but I was able to find a socket that would fit the nuts from my socket-wrench set (I forget the size, but it was metric rather than English). I did need to use an extender to get to many connections. That being said, the included wrench actually worked pretty well by itself, so well that my 6 year-old daughter was able to tighten many of the nuts without aid. When the table turns, it turns very easily with corner locks that clamp strongly. My only complaint is that there is a lot of friction when locking the table in place. I've already scraped some of the veneer off of one of the corner locks with only a few turns of the table.
The air hockey plays really well. Air flow is pretty strong, and the puck hovers nicely over the table, moving really fast when hit. We've had some problems with puck stability (especially when I hit it), so beware of placing any fragile objects in the vicinity. I was surprised that the table came with four mallets and four pucks, so four people can play at a time. Also, in contrast to the Amazon description, the table does not have electronic scoring. That was actually something that I was look for, but to tell the truth, the sliding score keepers on each side of the table are pretty good and provide an opportunity for some good smack-talking and score flaunting. To play the table, you will likely need an extension cord to get it working, but only a cheap two pronged one.
The pool table is just OK. There is a lot of friction on the felt, so the balls don't tend to drift too far, usually only getting one wall bounce off a good break. The pockets are just wood cavities in the table, so I do wonder if they will eventually cause the air hockey table underneath to warp in spots, but I doubt that there will be enough force to really cause a problem. I didn't have any drift or pocket sink problems that another reviewer has noted. The table comes with everything you need, including two playable cues, a good set of balls, triangle rack, and two chalks. I would have liked to have a cue rack mounted on the table, though.
Now, for the hard details. This thing is really, I mean really, heavy. That caused problems from delivery through build for us. First, when delivered by ABF (from Amazon), it was just delivered by one guy with a hand truck. Do not expect it to get anywhere near where you want it. Mine was delivered to my driveway on a crate with a knowing grin from the guy that I was up a creek. There is no way to reasonably lift the box, no matter how many people you have, if you want to get it through any normal door or down a stairway. When I opened the box, everything was packed fairly well, and we were able to move most of the pieces down to the basement without too much problem. The air hockey table was fairly easy to move with two people, but the pool table was a whole other story. Two very strong people probably could have lifted it, but I mean football strong. I was fortunate to have four people around who were willing to lift and move the table on level ground and up a few steps, but we slid it down the basement stairs rather than hold it.
After building it, you then have to turn the thing over. I would have loved some guidance in how to do that without breaking the legs. I kind of feel like we were lucky to get it turned over without any problems, but maybe the legs are really strong enough. I did put some pillows under them to try and distribute the weight a bit.
Once upright, the table moves pretty easily with two people.

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Tired of heading to the pub every time you want to play air hockey or billiards? Turn to the Harvard Game Choice combination flip table, which combines the best of both your games in a single arcade-style package. In its air hockey configuration, the table includes a 110-volt motor and a glossy white 76-1/2-by-38-inch play bed, giving the gameplay a fast-action feel. When you're done with air hockey, however, you can rotate the playing surface and transition into miniature billiards, with 15 billiard balls, a cue ball, and two pool cues to keep you sharp. The Game Choice is well built, with sturdy legs, cross bars for extra stability, and a 5-3/4-inch apron. Plus, the table includes a clever locking mechanism for easy storage. Other features include a 4-1/2-inch top rail that offers a more consistent rebound, an electronic scoring system, two hockey strikers, and two pucks. A great addition to a game room or office, the Game Choice table measures 90-1/2 by 32 by 44 inches (W x H x D).


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12/31/2011

Trademark 3-in-1 Rotating Table Game (Billiards, Air Hockey, and Foosball) Review

Trademark 3-in-1 Rotating Table Game (Billiards, Air Hockey, and Foosball)
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I ordered the Trademark 3-in-1 Rotating Table Game as a Christmas present to provide an alternative entertainment for my 3 sons (aged 9 to 15), to give them something to do in the rec room other than video games. The game was shipped promptly by VIP Home Fitness and arrived in good condition. The carton is quite heavy, and takes two people to move safely. I had no trouble moving it inside and down into the basement with the help of my teenage son.
The packaging was very good. The cardboard carton was heavy duty, with particle board reinforcements on the corners. Shaped Styrofoam and padded plastic wrapping kept all the parts safe. Unpacking and sorting was easy. The instructions including an illustrated parts list. Each part was numbered with stick-on labels, corresponding to the numbered parts list. The small parts were organized in small plastic bags with numbered stickers on them. No parts were missing.
One thing to note is that the unit I received is different from the picture shown on Amazon. Instead of brown wood-grain, my unit has a dark blue/black finish that looks like granite, and the legs are triangular shaped particle board pieces instead of the T-shaped metal legs shown.
Assembly was fairly easy. The instructions say you need two adults to assemble it, but I had no problems doing it by myself (I am an average sized man). The parts are well made and everything fit together easily. The instructions are accurate and reasonably clear, although there are some unfortunate 'Chenglish' translations. The instructions are well illustrated. Assembly took me 2.5 hours, except for fixing the problem I will discuss next, which took an additional hour. I have a lot of experience assembling things, everything from Heathkits to custom Harleys back in the day.
The one problem was the playing surface of the foosball side was warped or bowed. The playing surface is made from thin particle board, and the middle of was bowed upwards from side to side by at least 1/2 inch. This caused the players' feet to hit the surface and prevented easy rotation of the players. The foosball was not playable in this condition, and is the reason I give the game 4 stars instead of 5. I corrected this problem by disassembling the foosball side of the table, and gluing the playing surface down to the two particle cross braces that run across the table from side to side. After gluing it with carpenter's wood glue and clamping it down with heavy weights while it dried overnight, the playing field was level. I got up early to reassemble the table before the kids got up on Christmas morning, and the table was fully functional.
We tried out the table this morning and everything works well. The air hockey has an electric fan, which provides enough air to keep the puck floating well. It is a fast game on such a small table, but a lot of fun. Unlike some other tables I read reviews for, the hockey goal is big enough to completely trap the puck when a score is made. The mini-pool also works well, but there is no ball return. Each of the holes is small, and has a small net underneath to catch the balls. It takes a small hand to retrieve the balls. The action of the foosball table is not quite up to the standards of the higher priced single-function units, but is quite acceptable. Overall the quality of the components is good. The instructions say it takes two adults to rotate the table, but I disagree - it is easy for one person to do it. It simply requires removing a wingnut screw from each end, rotating the table, and putting the screws back in.
Overall I would call this purchase a success. The only demerits are due to the unit not matching the picture, and the warped foosball playing surface. I didn't care about the appearance, and I fixed the warped surface by gluing it down to the support braces underneath. The games are fun to play, everything works well, and the quality of the table appears good.

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Provide enjoyment for all your friends and family with this Deluxe 3 in 1 Rotating Game Table. The fun never stops and there is a game for everyone in this amazing table. The space saving design of this table allows you to pack more fun into less area!

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12/15/2011

Park & Sun GT-411 4-In-1 Rotational Game Table Review

Park and Sun GT-411 4-In-1 Rotational Game Table
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In an effort to ban the cyber-world from grandchild play, I ordered this four-game, three surface contraption. It has hundreds of parts that one must inventory within 48 hours of receipt, or the company will charge for replacing them. The inventory took about 3 hours. Two tiny, but crucial, pieces were missing.
The company suggested that 3-8 hours would be required for assembly. It took this grandfather about 48 hours over a two-week period. The assembly instructions were sometimes difficult to follow owing to an almost exclusive dependence on minimal visuals in very light print with no accompanying text.
Once assembled, however, the games are a joy to play, and while my anti-cyber tactic was not entirely successful, it at least gave the kids (of all ages) a break from the electronic world. If you like to mess with hand assembling complex toys, this space-saving contraption should thrill you.

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11/25/2011

Harvard G03509W Action Arena 7-Foot Air Hockey Table Review

Harvard G03509W Action Arena 7-Foot Air Hockey Table
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This is a nice mid-level table. By mid-level I mean that it doesn't provide arcade-level size and play, but it works very well in a large family or play room. When it arrived I was pleased to see that, while it carries the "Harvard" brand name, it is built by Escalade Sports. Escalade built our now 7-year-old "Stiga" ping pong table and we have had excellent experience with the build quality and Escalade's customer service.
As other reviewers have noted, the Harvard 7-Foot Air Hockey Table is heavy. If someone actually managed to get it downstairs by themselves on a Christmas Eve I am very impressed with his/her strength. It took me, my wife, son, and two daughters to muscle it downstairs without any damage to the walls or the package, and without dragging it across the wood floors or carpet.
The packaging is outstanding and everything inside was very secure, cosmetically perfect, with zero damage. All listed parts were there. Setup was about 45 minutes with four of us working on legs (simple bolts) and panels (simple screws, good panel fit, but alignment holes are off just slightly). We turned it right-side-up very carefully, moved it into place, plugged it in, and were greeted by the last strains of the National Anthem and the voice of the announcer.
Play for two is good fun. It has a smaller feel than an arcade table, but the action is still reasonably fast-paced with only minimal-moderate tendancy for the puck to destabilize or fly off the table. Play for four (four paddles and two pucks are included) is possible as long as the players are small.
Things I like:
Inconspicuous - mostly black, with some silver accents, white playing surface, modern design, blends in well with the room, doesn't stand out
Good airflow - has very even flow across the surface, uses medium-size pucks (not as large as arcade) which glide smoothly on the air cushion
Built-in score - the score LED is built into the actual playing surface on each side and looks good
Multiple game modes - allows different lengths of play such as 5 minutes or 10 minutes
Stable - while heavy to move while in the box, once set up it is a solid table that holds up well under play but is not so heavy that it can't be repositioned in the room; has adjustable slider on the bottom and the surface is very level with no noticeable drift of the puck to one particular side which makes the play very even
Things I would like to see improved:
Alignment holes - the alignment holds for the black panels on the legs could be positioned more accurately, purely for ease and speed of installation, did not affect function in any way
Goal nets - plastic goal nets extend slightly onto the playing surface; very rarely a slow moving puck can stick under them without dropping into the return slot and registering a goal, creating the potential for your opponent to call you a cheater if you pull it out...or a good sport if you give them the point
The reason for the 4/5 stars instead of 5/5 is simply that I reserve the 5/5 for a true exceeds expectations. In this case that would have meant giving me a little bit more of the fast-action, wide-open play of a true arcade table (which I now realize would be a much larger, much more expensive table).
Overall, this is a well-built, nice looking, good playing, family room-size table that I expect will give years of fun.

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Tired of heading to the pub every time you want to play air hockey? Enter the Harvard Action Arena 7-foot air hockey table, which brings the same exciting, fast-paced gameplay directly into your home. Designed for four players instead of two, the Action Arena is well constructed, with sturdy 4-by-1/2-inch L-style legs, a cross bar for added stability, and a 6-1/2-inch PVC laminate apron with silver trim. More importantly, the table plays fast and fun thanks to the smooth, glossy white laminated play bed and 110-volt motor. Other features include automated puck return goals, an electronic scoring system, four striking paddles, and four pucks. The Action Arena table measures 84 by 33 by 48 inches (W x H x D).


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10/25/2011

Harvil Tabletop Air Hockey Table Review

Harvil Tabletop Air Hockey Table
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My 5 year old son and I play this all the time! It's a ton of fun and gives you a smaller version of the game you might play at a chuckey cheese. The playing surface is well made but the underside is made out of particle board. The fan and the electric transformer are attached to the particle board with screws and every single screw has now stripped out on it's own so we have had to gerry rig it so that the fan and transformer stay in place. If the fan isn't solidly attached the air coming through the holes isn't strong enough to keep the puck floating above the surface and it impedes the play of the game. Aside from that (and if you are OK with engineering a new way of attaching the fan) the game is a lot of fun!

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10/22/2011

8ft Pool Table Insert - Table Conversion Review

8ft Pool Table Insert - Table Conversion
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This item was at a great price, showed up in a timely manner. It works great for the pool-table. Have had no issues with this product. Would def recommend..

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10/19/2011

Club Fun Tabletop Miniature Pool Table Toy / Game Review

Club Fun Tabletop Miniature Pool Table Toy / Game
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We expected some semblance of realistic ball movement on the mini table. However, the table was dead. That is to say the ball would not roll more than a couple of inches before coming to a stop. A great idea marred by dismal performance.

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9/08/2011

Pool Table with Table Tennis Top Review

Pool Table with Table Tennis Top
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Bought this while serving a tour in iraq, and will be home to it soon. I don't play pool at all but it will look really good just sitting there along with a new bar, and a wall mounted fishtank and fireplace. oh well got to do something with this money cant die with it lol worth the money though and the wife says she will enjoy more when im there hint hint

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9/06/2011

Franklin Sports 6-In-1 Table Top Game Center Review

Franklin Sports 6-In-1 Table Top Game Center
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We bought this for our 8 and 4 year old boys. The product was damaged when it arrived (storage drawer broken). My husband attempted to assemble it anyway. The bottom panel for the foosball table was warped making that game unplayable because the handles couldn't spin freely. The ping pong panel was 'dead' so the imitation ball did not have much bounce. The pins to hold the net could not be inserted far enough into the table to stay perpendicular to the table so the net kept sliding off the pins. The air hockey puck kept getting stuck in the goal slot instead of going through it for a goal. The only surface that did not have issues was the chess/backgammon panel. Needless to say, it was promptly returned. We would not recommend this for any amount of money.

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Trying to choose between your favorite tabletop games? Turn to the Franklin Sports 6-in-1 Game Center, which combines all of your favorites within a single gaming bundle. The Game Center comes with the following tabletop games: foosball, zero-gravity sports hockey, mini table tennis, chess, checkers, and backgammon. To change games, simply swap out one tabletop platform with another and start playing. The Game Center tabletops fit comfortably in almost any environment, with a dark walnut grain finish and genuine furniture-style construction.
You'll also appreciate the built-in storage drawer, which holds all your game accessories, including table-tennis paddles, foosballs, and air hockey controllers. Other features include an auto ball feed return (for the foosball tabletop), a powerful zero-gravity air blower (for the air hockey table), and an on/off switch on the power cord. Recommended for ages 7 and older, the Game Center measures 36 by 9 by 20 inches (W x H x D) and requires minor assembly for use.


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9/03/2011

Mini Table Top Air Hockey - Comes with Everything You Need 1 Review

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I bought this for my 5 yr old and it has fallen a part! she can not play with it any more.

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You don't have to have a game room or basement to own this cool, table-top version of the game we all love. At 22 inches long, Trademark GamesT Mini Table Top Air Hockey will make a great addition to almost any room in the house. Lightweight and easy to move, it's big enough for heated action, but small enough to stow away when not in use. It also comes with two handle shooters and two pucks. Some assembly required, but comes with everything you need to put it together including a screwdriver.

Features Include:

.Real life action

.Actual air motor for puck hovering

.Two 2 inch diameter shooter handles

. Two 1.5 inch diameter pucks

.Score keeper

.Easy puck return

.Requires 6 "AA" batteries, not included

.Measures 12 x 22 x 4 inches


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