Whether it’s because the weather has gone south or everyone wants to gather for some indoor fun, it’s good to have a game that can engage the whole family and that everyone can enjoy.
Table hockey is a great addition to your “indoor fun arsenal” that allows the family to unplug and make some fun-filled memories together. It’s easy to learn and is strangely addicting, providing endless competitive fun that keeps you coming back.
But, selecting the best table hockey game for your family can be tough. There are a LOT of low-quality selections out there masquerading as intelligent options. Whether you call it table hockey, rod hockey, stick hockey (which are all the same) or you meant air hockey (something totally different), we’ve got you covered!
We did some serious digging and this is what we found!
- OFHQ's Top Picks
- The Line Up: Best Table Hockey Games
- 1. Super Chexx PRO Home Dome Hockey Arcade
- 2. Shelti Slapshot Bubble Hockey Table
- 3. Shelti Breakout Bubble Hockey Table
- 4. Carrom Signature Stick Hockey Table
- 5. Carrom Super Stick Hockey Table
- 6. STIGA Playoff 21 Forsberg Edition Table Top Hockey Game
- 7. STIGA NHL Stanley Cup Table Top Hockey Game
- 8. Irwin Toy Table Top Power Play II Hockey Game
- 9. PLAYMOBIL NHL Hockey Arena
- 10. Best Choice Products Compact Air Hockey Arcade Arena
- 11. Triumph Sports Lumen-X Laser Air Hockey Table
- 12. MD Sports Air Powered Hockey Table
- Wrapping Up Best Table Hockey Games
OFHQ’s Top Picks
Super Chexx PRO Home Dome Hockey Arcade
Since the 1980s, Super Chexx has been perfecting its bubble hockey arcade, earning national acclaim among table hockey tournament professionals.
Given that its original ’80s versions are now sought-after collector’s items, you can be sure that your new one will last a long time and be passed down generations.
- 1-year warranty
- Clear, full-color assembly instructions
- Superior quality craftsmanship and materials
- Supports years of aggressive, immersive play
- You may have to dip into retirement to shell out for this one
Carrom Super Stick Hockey Table
Carrom’s American-crafted games have been a tradition in families for 130 years.
With a long, fascinating history, Carrom offers high-quality arcade-style hockey games at a wallet-friendly price.
- Even with the downgrades from the Signature, it can still take a beating
- Pre-assembled cabinet for fast assembly
- Only a 90-Day Warranty
STIGA NHL Stanley Cup Table Top Hockey Game
A Swedish-based company, STIGA has been making high-quality tabletop versions of hockey games since 1944. They are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
In fact, their hockey tables met with such success that they branched out to manufacture lawnmowers.
Wait … what?
- Nicely-detailed players
- Compact, portable design that's easy to store
- Attractive NHL details are classier than generic versions
- All parts are replaceable
- Minimal assembly required
- Only a 30-Day Warranty
MD Sports Air Powered Hockey Table
While most folks researching “table hockey” actually mean “rod” or “stick” hockey, we included some air hockey table reviews just in case.
MD Sports offers one of the best air hockey tables for a price that may make angels fly out of your back pocket (which might be a little weird).
Plus, all those light effects will have the neighbors wondering how you fit the Vegas Strip into your game room.
- Authentic arcade experience
- Engaging, scrolling LED lighting effects, digital readout, and sound effects
- Large 7-foot-long glossy arena
- Reasonable price relative to quality
- Only a 90-day warranty. It's a good idea to buy an extended service contract.
- The playing surface scratches easily. Don't stack or store your junk on it!
The Line Up: Best Table Hockey Games
Not all table hockey games are created equal. There are a lot of duds out there. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best table hockey games – so you can be sure that you’re getting a quality product.
1. Super Chexx PRO Home Dome Hockey Arcade
If you want the mother-of-all-mancave games, here it is.
Super Chexx has been perfecting its hockey game table design for over 35 years. The reinforced fiberglass rods are nigh indestructible … in fact, the whole hand-built game may very well become a family heirloom passed down generations.
Built in the USA, this exquisitely crafted arcade features hand-painted players (36 customizable options) as well as a customizable Kydex ice surface with over 30 available silk screen logos. The Lexan dome is crystal clear and the electronic, center-mounted jumbotron keeps track of … everything.
The durable polyethylene pedestal is available as one piece or two (which can be split in half to fit through narrow doorways upon delivery. Other customizable add-ons include cup holders, LED arena lights, and a rink mat for players to stand on.
Notable Features:
- 54 x 36 x 54″
- 190 lbs.
- Crystal clear Lexan dome
- Reinforced fiberglass rods
- Digital jumbotron scorer
- Hand-painted customizable Delrin player figures
- Brushed aluminum cabinet
- Kydex ice surface
- Long-lasting gearboxes
- Full-color assembly instructions and live, lifetime tech support
- 1-year warranty
- Clear, full-color assembly instructions
- Superior quality craftsmanship and materials
- Supports years of aggressive, immersive play
- You may have to dip into retirement to shell out for this one
2. Shelti Slapshot Bubble Hockey Table
The Shelti Slapshot Bubble Hockey Table is a great choice for anyone looking for an authentic table hockey experience. It features strong steel rods, a fast 2:1 gearbox, steel rods with nylon bushings, and a clutch system that makes it ideal for aggressive, competitive play.
An electronic scoring unit with an infrared sensor keeps track of the action, and the dome “bubble” is fastened with hinges for easy access to the men, goals, and playfield.
The table also features a molded base with 4 leg levelers to ensure a level playing surface, and the electronic scoring unit is side-mounted to keep player sight lines clear, and it sounds off when a goal is scored! The table dimensions are 52″L x 36″W x 52.5″H, and it weighs 230 lbs.
Notable Features:
- 52 x 36 x 52.5″
- 230 lbs.
- MDF cabinet overlayed with brush aluminum finish
- Moulded, one-piece base
- Hinged bubble cover
- Electronic scoring unit with infrared sensor
- Hollow-ground steel rods with chrome finish
- Nylon bushings and clutch system for fast, aggressive play
- Premium, durable components and materials
- Arcade quality performance
- Easy access to the interior for maintenance
- Compact footprint saves space
- 1-year warranty
- High price point
- Can be difficult to find in stock
3. Shelti Breakout Bubble Hockey Table
The Shelti Breakout is the perfect table hockey game for those who are looking to get into America’s (or Canada’s) favorite game without shelling out a lot of dough (at least, compared to its more expensive sibling, the Shelti Slapshot).
It features fast-paced action, a low-profile dome and relatively compact footprint that easily fits in any rec room, and four solid wood legs. The Breakout also has quick play, thanks to ultra-smooth rods made of chrome-plated, hollow-ground steel with 0.120″ wall thickness and low friction nylon bushings.
The latest edition of the game features a new gearbox with a 2:1 turn ratio for quick player response—turning guys 360 degrees takes only a flick of the wrist! When players are opposed to one other, the clutch system “gives” so they don’t get hauled off the ice on a stretcher.
Notable Features:
- 52 x 36 x 42.5″
- 238 lbs.
- MDF cabinet with a black stained mahogany overlay
- Electronic scoring system
- Low-profile dome
- Solid wood legs
- Hollow-ground steel rods with chrome finish
- Nylon bushings and clutch system for fast, aggressive play
- Premium, durable components and materials
- Arcade quality performance
- Removable dome for interior maintenance
- 1-year warranty
- Bulkier than other models with a one-piece pedestal
- Not as stylish as some other models
4. Carrom Signature Stick Hockey Table
This is one rod hockey game that won’t be sent to the penalty box for poor quality.
The 51-inch long Signature Stick Hockey on a Pedestal comes with the same heavy, solid feel as an authentic arcade game. Plus, with the added cup holders at each corner, you can focus on that incoming slap shot instead of spilling your drink.
Every part of this table is made of the highest quality materials. From the 3/4″ thick laminate playfield to the real aluminum player rods, this table was built to last.
Complete with a digital scoring computer, precision, injection-molded Delrin self-lubricating gears, and durable silk screen graphics, Carrom has made this table to last!
Notable Features:
- 45.3 x 33.8 x 51″
- 185 lbs.
- Melamine cabinet with corner guards and cup holders
- White styrene playing field with silkscreen graphics
- The solid one-piece molded pedestal never needs leveling … and will survive the Apocalypse
- Robust Delrin gears
- Electronic scoreboard
- Slip clutch to prevent damage from aggressive play
- Built like a Sherman Tank
- Pre-assembled cabinet for fast assembly
- 1-Year Warranty
- Frequently out of stock ... everywhere
5. Carrom Super Stick Hockey Table
The Carrom Super Stick Hockey features many of the same robust features of its Carrom Signature bigger brother making it built to withstand aggressive play without completely annihilating your wallet.
The compromise comes in the form of swapping the Signature’s one-piece molded pedestal for four heavy vinyl legs, and the premium painted players for single-color figures.
Oh, and they took away the cup holders.
Oh, and they took away the 1-Year Warranty.
Notable Features:
- 42.3 x 33.8 x 47″
- 140 lbs.
- Melamine cabinet
- White styrene play surface with silkscreen graphics
- Heavy black vinyl legs with leveling boots
- Robust Delrin gears
- Electronic scorer
- Slip clutch to prevent damage from aggressive play
- Even with the downgrades from the Signature, it can still take a beating
- Pre-assembled cabinet for fast assembly
- Only a 90-Day Warranty
6. STIGA Playoff 21 Forsberg Edition Table Top Hockey Game
STIGA’s Playoff 21 Fosberg Edition may be the best-selling table rod hockey table top game of all time! This Forsberg-licensed game features an extra-large 21.5″ x 37″ playing surface with graphics directly printed onto the playfield.
The players are 3-D molded and hand-painted in official Avalanche colors. The patented TornadoTwin spinners give you better control over the players. The goalkeepers are manually operated for quick reflex saves.
Extendable legs with non-marking pads make leveling possible on any surface and easy storage when the game is not in use.
Notable Features:
- 4 x 21″
- 11 lbs.
- Easy-to-move metal rods
- Puck ejectors in each goal
- Manual scoring system
- Goalie movement from side to side
- Leveling, non-slip tabletop feet
- Nicely-detailed players
- Small size makes it easy to store
- Highly detailed, nostalgic arena
- All parts are replaceable
- Minimal assembly required
- Only a 30-Day Warranty
- Can be difficult to find in stock
7. STIGA NHL Stanley Cup Table Top Hockey Game
Bring the excitement of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs to your home with the Stiga NHL Stanley Cup Table Hockey Game. This high-quality table hockey game is expertly crafted with 3-D players outfitted in Maple Leaf and Red Wing uniforms, easy-to-move control rods, puck ejectors in each goal, and goalie movement from side to side.
The 1.65-inch table top legs make it easy to move and store, while the behind-the-net Plexi-shield protectors keep the action going.
Officially licensed by the NHL, this Stanley Cup hockey game is perfect for any hockey fan.
Notable Features:
- 4 x 21″
- 11 lbs.
- 3-D players in Maple Leaf and Red Wing uniforms
- Easy-to-move control rods
- Puck ejectors in each goal
- Manual scoring system
- Goalie movement from side to side
- 1.65″ legs for easy movement and storage
- Officially licensed by the NHL
- Nicely-detailed players
- Compact, portable design that's easy to store
- Attractive NHL details are classier than generic versions
- All parts are replaceable
- Minimal assembly required
- Only a 30-Day Warranty
8. Irwin Toy Table Top Power Play II Hockey Game
The Irwin Toy company has made this hockey table game classic for over 30 years. This tabletop version is ideal for those who want a compact, portable hockey game that can be played at the kitchen table, coffee table … or anywhere for that matter.
It features an easy retrieval puck system and clear end screens to keep rebounds on the playing surface.
Power Play 2 is also the preferred game for North American tournament play.
Replacement parts and extra pucks are available upon request from the manufacturer.
Made in the same country where ice hockey was born, the Power Play II is a durable and affordable tabletop hockey option.
Notable Features:
- 17 x 37 x 4″
- 7.9 lbs
- Plastic materials throughout
- Players can move behind the goals
- Flat player figures
- Low price point
- Great for small children
- Good balance between affordability and durability
- NOT made in China ... Canada actually!
- Tiny rod handles are not ideal for adult hands
- Made for light play ... too much aggressiveness will cause the board to move and the rods could bend
- Player figures are 2-D with sticker graphics
9. PLAYMOBIL NHL Hockey Arena
Here’s one for the youngest of hockey aficionados.
The Playmobil Hockey Arena is a great way for kids to experience the excitement of a real hockey match. The arena includes four 3-D, fully-equipped NHL players, each with a posable arm and hockey stick, as well as three hockey pucks.
The players can be customized with decals representing their favorite team (30 NHL teams represented!), and the included slide rule helps keep track of the score.
The arena also features goalies who can be used to defend against offensive plays. With its realistic, hands-on gameplay and easy-to-use accessories, the Playmobil Hockey Arena is sure to provide hours of fun for kids of all ages.
Notable Features:
- 23 x 3.7 x 19.7″
- 4 lbs.
- 4 Playmobil character players
- Decals for 30 NHL teams
- Great for little ones who may find actual rod hockey too difficult
- Fewer player figures keep things simple for younger players
- Well-made figures and boards will last for years
- Moving players with your hands can get awkward ... like a game of Twister
- Detached players can become lost (or repurposed by a youngster's imagination)
- High probability of stepping on a wayward hockey player barefooted in the dark and unleashing vulgarities
10. Best Choice Products Compact Air Hockey Arcade Arena
Perhaps you prefer the striking action of air hockey over rod-style hockey games, but don’t want a massive arcade-sized rink monopolizing your living room.
With Best Choice’s air hockey game, you can enjoy intense striking and endless fun with a mini arcade classic that brings the joy of friendly competition to any tabletop or floor.
This air hockey table is crafted with an easy-to-transport design, so it’s perfect for use anywhere. Strong electric fan motors propel air up through the top of the table to create a smooth, frictionless surface for the puck to move across.
The included abacus scorer keeps track of goals, and the built-in goal boxes and puck return on each side make it easy to keep playing. When you’re finished, is compact enough to set aside for later use.
Notable Features:
- 40 x 20 x 8.5
- 19.2 lbs.
- 100 V fan motor
- Abacus-style scorer
- Neutral rink design (no logos)
- Lightweight, compact design
- Easy to store
- Great for short-armed hockey fanatics
- Darn reasonable price
- A bit small for an air hockey table
- Only a 60-day warranty
11. Triumph Sports Lumen-X Laser Air Hockey Table
Air hockey with Vegas-style lights?
Bring it.
The Triumph Sports Lumen-X Laser Hockey Table is a sleek and stylish table that will light up any party. With its in-rail LED lighting, the game becomes more interactive with cascading effects and in-game music. The surface features slick PVC for high-speed play that ensures the competition stays fast and furious.
This is a great option for those who want an arcade-feeling air hockey experience without taking up too much room … or moolah.
Notable Features:
- 72 x 40 x 31″
- 75 lbs.
- In-rail cascading LED lighting effects
- In-game music
- Light-up air hockey strikers and puck
- Dual motor blowers
- Automatic electronic scoring
- Easy assembly
- Lights and sounds enhance the gaming experience
- Sleek black and silver "techy" look
- Great balance between cost and quality
- Only a 90-day warranty
- Electronic scoring and sound effects could use a quality boost
12. MD Sports Air Powered Hockey Table
If you are looking for a full-sized, arcade-style air hockey game to gather the family around …
The MD Sports Air Hockey Table is a great option for the game room or basement.
This 7-foot table comes with all the necessary accessories so that you have everything needed for a great gaming experience. Additionally, the table has an electronic LED scoring system with professional arcade sound effects.
The MD Sports Air Hockey Table also has a premium blower motor for consistent airflow across the tabletop and a glossy, smooth, flat surface with colorful graphics.
Finally, this table is built to last with full panel leg supports and oversized leg levelers.
Notable Features:
- 84 x 42 x 32″
- 92.4 lbs.
- 120V UL certified high output fan
- Electronic LED scoring system
- Professional arcade sound effects
- Full-panel leg supports with over-sized leveling feet
- Authentic arcade experience
- Engaging, scrolling LED lighting effects, digital readout, and sound effects
- Large 7-foot-long glossy arena
- Reasonable price relative to quality
- Only a 90-day warranty. It's a good idea to buy an extended service contract.
- The playing surface scratches easily. Don't stack or store your junk on it!
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That’s it for our list of the best table hockey games of 2022! We hope you found this information helpful and that it will help you make a decision on which game will make the perfect addition to your game room.
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