Expert Review: Fat Brain Toys’ Foosbots Rivals Cup

SCORE BIG WITH THIS AT-HOME SOCCER GAME

• Great gift for soccer fans
• Improves fine and gross motor skills
• Encourages social play

WHAT IT IS

Fat Brain Toys’ Foosbots Rivals Cup offers families new ways to take home the win. Players can trade cleats for tabletop fun with a game featuring two mini balls, 10 field barriers, and a 36-inch fabric field. The set also includes three foosbots inspired by soccer-playing countries, including the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. Kids ages 6 and up can squeeze the foosbots’ arms to spin, kick, and score during every round. 

Kids can experience the fun of soccer with this foosball-like game. | Source: Fat Brain Toys

Players press the foosbots’ arms to spin, kick, and score. | Source: Fat Brain Toys

This game features a 36-inch field made from soft fabric materials. | Source: Fat Brain Toys

Kids can discover different soccer-playing countries as they play. | Source: Fat Brain Toys

WHY WE LOVE IT

Sports fans can experience the thrills of soccer without running around the house! While they’re not kicking the ball, kids will improve their gross and fine motor skills by controlling the foosbots. While players “move” around the field, they’ll also improve their hand-eye coordination as they follow the mini soccer ball. Plus, the foosbots and balls make great stand-alone fidget toys. Foosbots Rivals Cup also encourages social play and introduces families to soccer-playing countries like France, Germany, Argentina, England, and more. 

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

For best results, players should use a smooth, flat surface for gameplay. Families will also need to apply stickers to the barriers before playing. 

PERFECT FOR

Soccer fans; young kids; boosting fine and gross motor skills; developing hand-eye coordination; game nights; social play