Hover soccer is the indoor game that gets a full match going on the kitchen floor, in the hallway, or across the basement, and keeps it going long after the yard has gone dark for the year. A ball that floats on a cushion of air, two goals, and a hard floor. That's the whole setup.
Here's how it works, how to set up a match, and which version fits which kid.
How a hover soccer ball works
A small fan inside the ball pushes air downward, and the ball rides that cushion across the floor. It glides on hardwood, tile, and laminate. A tap sends it skimming, a firmer kick sends it flying at the goal, and the low, fast slide feels close to a real ball on a real pitch. The Hovering Soccerball Set adds LED lights on top, so every evening match plays like a night game.
The bumper is the clever part. Soft foam wraps the edge of the ball, so it bounces off the wall, the sofa leg, and the baseboard and carries on. Kids play at full speed indoors and the room stays standing.
Setting up a match in the hallway
Pick the smoothest floor in the house. Hard floors are the pitch: hardwood, tile, laminate, or a dry patio. Clip the two goal frames together, hook on the nets, and set them at each end. First to five wins, or play to a timer while dinner cooks. The ball runs on four AA batteries, so a spare set in the drawer keeps the season going as long as the weather does.
When two players want robots
For a kid who wants to drive rather than kick, SoccerBot turns the same floor into a two-player robot league. Each player gets a remote and a robot. Steer, pass, and press Kick: the bot backs up, then charges forward and strikes. Two goals, one ball, and the score settles it. Between matches, the Demo button makes each robot sing and dance, which is what a six-year-old does after scoring anyway.
The robots charge over USB, and the remotes come with their batteries in the box, so the first match starts the day the box opens.
Same air trick, different game
O2 Hockey puts the same cushion of air under a puck instead of a ball. Two pushers, two goals, and any smooth floor becomes an air hockey table. It packs back into a small box, so it travels to a grandparent's house as easily as it sets up at home.
Which one for which kid
- Age three and up, first indoor sport: the Hovering Soccerball Set. Kick, chase, score.
- Age six and up, wants a controller in hand: SoccerBot. Two players, two robots, one ball.
- The whole family on a wet Sunday: O2 Hockey. Fast and loud, over in ten minutes, then again.
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Hover soccer: quick questions
How does the Mukikim Hovering Soccerball Set work?
The Mukikim Hovering Soccerball Set uses a battery-powered fan inside the ball to push air downward, so the ball glides on a cushion of air across any smooth, hard floor. Foam bumpers around the edge let it bounce off walls and furniture.
What floors does hover soccer work on?
Hover soccer works on smooth, hard floors: hardwood, tile, laminate, and smooth concrete. The Mukikim Hovering Soccerball Set glides best where the surface is flat and dry.
What age is the Hovering Soccerball Set for?
The Mukikim Hovering Soccerball Set is for ages 3 and up. The set includes the hover ball, two goal frames, two nets, and a manual. The ball takes four AA batteries, sold separately.
What is the difference between the Hovering Soccerball Set and SoccerBot?
The Mukikim Hovering Soccerball Set is a hover ball kids kick themselves, for ages 3 and up. BOT SoccerBot is a two-player remote control game for ages 6 and up, where each player drives a robot to dribble, kick, and score.
Does BOT SoccerBot come with everything needed to play?
Yes. BOT SoccerBot includes two RC robots, two remotes, a ball, two goal nets, two USB charging cables, and a manual. The remote batteries are included, and the robots charge over USB.
