If you’ve ever played bubble hockey (or popcorn hockey as it is sometimes called), then you’ll know that it’s a great way to while away a lazy summer afternoon. The ball-shaped bubbles (usually made of some type of gelatin) will hit your tongue with the tantalising flavour of buttered popcorn as you pop them in your mouth.
While it’s great fun to play bubble hockey by yourself, why not take it up a notch and play with some bubble pals? You can make some amazing friendships playing bubble hockey together, and it’s the perfect way to spend a lazy day in the summer sun with your loved ones.
If you’re looking to take your bubble playing up a notch, then this blog post is for you. We’ll teach you how to make the ultimate bubble hockey table so you can enjoy a new level of fun when you play. It’s easy to do, and the best part is that it’s all made of things you probably already have around your house.
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What You Will Need
To make the ultimate bubble hockey table you will need the following:
- A pool table
- A ping-pong table
- A pool table net
- A bubble blower (aka “flooder”)
- A couple of hockey pucks (these can be any decent size, but we recommend getting a set of four)
- Tasty snacks
- A space to store all of this stuff
- A sense of fun
Step 1: Get The Pool Table
The first thing you need to do is get the pool table. If you’re doing this for the summer holidays, then there are many options available for you to choose from. You can get a portable pool table, for example, which you can take to your favourite park and play pool with friends.
If you want, you can also get an outdoor pool table or one that can be installed indoors. The choice is yours. Just make sure that whatever you get has a steel frame and non-skid acrylic or wooden surfaces so it doesn’t slip on the floor when it’s put down.
Step 2: Get The Ping-Pong Table
The next thing you need to do is get the ping-pong table. This is a great way to practise your skills or just have some fun with friends. Just make sure that you get one that’s at least 44 inches long by 24 inches wide so you have enough room to play. Also, try to get a ping-pong table with a steel frame as it makes playing on it much more exciting (just like the pool table).
Step 3: Get The Pool Table Net
The next thing you need to do is get the pool table net. This is for keeping the balls in the pool table and also for making it easier to clean up after yourself when playing. If your pool table doesn’t have a net, then you can either get one specifically for it or use a table tennis racquet or even a hockey puck for the same purpose.
The best option, however, is to get a pool table net that is specifically designed for the pool table. It would be great if you could get one that is high enough so you can’t see the underside of the table when playing, but not so high that it gets in the way when cleaning it.
Step 4: Get A Bubble Blower
The next thing you need to do is get a bubble blower. This is the tool that will make popping your bubbles so much more exciting. There are many different styles of bubble blowers to choose from, so find one that suits you best. When choosing a bubble blower, make sure that you get one designed for popping large bubbles and not the ones intended for spraying water on flowers or ponds. With this particular tool, it’s all about control and technique, so make sure that you learn how to use it properly before taking off on your own.
Now that you have all of the necessary tools, it’s time to start putting them to use. Begin by inflating the pool table almost to the point of bursting with the aid of the bubble blower. The idea is to get the balls to at least partially float on the surface of the water. When they do this, it usually means that the water’s temperature is just right.
Once the pool table is inflated, you can start working on the second half of the project. Take the ping-pong table and place it diagonally across the pool table. Mark the spot where the ping-pong table meets the pool table and tie a string to it. Next, stand back and watch the magic unfold as the balls on the table bounce around thanks to the cushion of air beneath them. With this structure in place, it’s time to start adding the finishing touches. You can place the food and beverage station (with ice dispensers) in the middle of the table or even make it an outdoor/indoor pool table complete with deck seating for grilling some tasty treats.
When playing with friends, make sure that you keep a record of how many points each one scores. This is also a good way to keep track of how many calories you’ve eaten during the game. Win or lose, it’s fun to compare scores after play to see who came out on top.
All in all, this is one cool way to have fun in the summertime. Just make sure that you clean up after yourselves when playing. If you get the recipe right, you can get a delicious, buttery flavour to the balls as they pop. This means that not only will it be fun to play, but it will also be satisfying to eat. If you want to try out this new way of spending your summer holiday, then we’ve provided you with the guide to making the ultimate bubble hockey table. This is one cool way to while away the hot summer days – you can even make it an outdoor/indoor pool table, if you’d like.