If you want an ice hockey game for your home but can’t afford an air hockey table, you should check rod hockey tables. You can just put rod hockey game on dining table and it won’t take up as much space as air hockey table.
These game tables are very similar to foosball game table where you use rods to control players, but in this case you will be controlling hockey players. In this article I will review Stiga rod hockey tables.
About Stiga Company
STIGA is a Sweedish table tennis company which is established back in 1944. They are one of the biggest names in the table tennis world but they didn’t want to stop there. Due to that, they decided to produce different indoor and >outdoor game tables and the one that we are interested in is the Stiga table hockey game.
Stiga Hockey Game Tables
Although air hockey game table is far more popular than rod hockey , they decided to produce Stiga rod hockey models and they decided to produce only 3. I want to show you the pros and cons of all 3 models so you can see which one of them is the best for you and your family. Their differences are small and you can expect the same level of quality for each of them because Stiga is a respected brand. Their main difference is the color, the teams on the field so if you have your favorite team, check out those 3 models of Stiga hockey game because they might have it!
Differences Between Stiga Rod Hockey Tables
Their differences are small and you can expect the same level of quality for each of them because Stiga is a respected brand. Their main difference is the color, the teams on the field so if you have your favorite team, check out those 3 models of Stiga hockey game because they might have it!
Reviews Of Stiga Table Hockey Models
Stiga NHL Table Top Rod Hockey Game
Stiga Stanley Cup Rod Hockey Table
The Stiga Stanley Cup game is probably the most popular of all Stiga hockey table models. This one comes in two versions and it is an officially licensed product for the NHL. The two versions have different Stiga hockey player setups on the field you can play with. The first version is for the NY Rangers who are playing against the Boston Bruins and if you aren’t a fan of those two teams, try with the second versions. There you will see the Toronto Maple Leafs against Detroit Red Wings on the field. Each and every team (no matter which one you choose) is made with 3D printing technique so you can expect quality and durability.
Like every other rod hockey, this Stiga hockey game is actually a tabletop version so it is not as big as other game tables on the market. The rods you have to use to control the players are light so you can move the players precisely. You can hit the puck hard and you don’t have to worry about puck hitting you in the stomach because there is a special plexiglass surface right behind the goal that acts like a shield. It is pretty similar to the real ice hockey fence.
Black Stiga Ice Hockey Game Table
Stiga High Speed Rod Hockey Table
If you are looking for a game table that looks very much like the real ice hockey then you will be impressed with this Stiga hockey game. The table looks like a real hockey field from the inside and out. Outside it is covered in black color and it has a big Stiga logo with the name of the model on the side, but the interior is a different story. The fence looks like a real hockey fence as it has sponsors all the way around. The same story is with the playing field. You can see a different sponsor on the playing field as they are in the real hockey field.
Two teams you are playing with on this Stiga table hockey are Finland and Sweden. You move the players with rods located below the playing surface and you have to score the goal to win. Like I have already mentioned, all 3 Stiga rod hockey tables are similar so it is not surprising to see that this table also comes with protective plexiglass behind each goal. The reason why the protective plexiglass isn’t all the way around is simple, there has to be room for a manual scoring system located at the side of each goal.
Stiga Table Hockey With Finnish And Swedish Hockey Team
Stiga Play Off Rod Hockey Table
The last but not least Stiga hockey model is the Play Off table. At the first sight, you can call it the light version of the High Speed model because they look very similar, but this one is completely in white. The interior of the fence is also covered in small sponsor stickers and those aren’t made up logos. Everything is very real. The same story is with the playing field, they are covered in graphics of the biggest sponsors of the match ( I suppose).
So, just like the High speed Stiga table hockey, this one Finnish and Swedish hockey team. The rods that control the players are made of the same material as the models before this one and there aren’t many surprises in the game. It also comes with protective plexiglass behind the goal and manual scored on the side. That means that besides the whole color scheme, there aren’t many differences between all Stiga rod hockey models.
Parts For Stiga Rod Hockey Game
The rod hockey parts are very different than parts for air hockey. To play Stiga rod hockey game, you don’t need pushers but you do need rods, players and a small puck. You can buy extra Stiga hockey teams (Golden Knights) or Stiga hockey pucks from the official website or you can find them on Amazon or other webshops. You can also buy new mechanical parts which control the rods.
Manual For Stiga Table Hockey Game
The assembly of Stiga rod hockey game tables is very simple if it’s even needed. But if you need to replace Stiga hockey players or rods, you should check how to do it in user manual. You can download the Stiga Hockey game manual from their official website.
Conclusion: What Is The Best Stiga Rod Hockey Game?
It is hard to choose the best Stiga high-speed table hockey game because they are all very similar. The biggest difference is in their design because they are made with the same materials, the same size and the same brand. So, I would recommend you to choose your favorite based on the Stiga hockey player setup.
If I do that, I would choose the Stiga Playoff table hockey game because it has the best design. But, if you prefer darker design, then the Stiga High Speed table hockey game is a better choice for you!
Stiga is not the only brand that produces rod hockey games. If you want to check out other brands, visit my post about Rod Hockey Tables. There are other hockey games on the market and if you are a fan of game tables, definitely visit my post about air hockey tables and bubble hockey tables on the market!