Footdarts vs Footpool vs Subsoccer – Which Football Game Should You Hire?
If you are planning a sports activation, team building day or interactive corporate event, choosing the right football-based game can make a huge impact on engagement. Three of the most popular options are Footdarts, Footpool and Subsoccer – each offering a different style of play, skill requirement and level of competitiveness. Below, we compare the three so you can select the perfect choice for your audience.
Footdarts – Accuracy and Big-Impact Visuals
The Footdarts game is played using a giant inflatable dartboard covered in Velcro, allowing players to kick Velcro footballs at the board to score points. Inspired by classic pub darts, the challenge is all about precision, power and consistency. It is ideal for teams, competitions and quick-fire challenges, and even complete beginners can enjoy it thanks to the large target area.
Games can include bullseye competitions, highest-score challenges and themed mini-games. Footdarts works brilliantly outdoors or in large indoor spaces, making it a strong option for corporate tournaments, sports days, university events and public activations.
Inflatable Footpool – Strategy, Skill and Friendly Competition
The Inflatable Footpool game combines traditional pool with football for a unique, easy-to-grasp activity suitable for all ages and abilities. Played on a raised 12ft by 8ft platform, players stand on the table and use the white cueball (struck by foot) to pot red or yellow balls, finishing with the black to win. It delivers short, fast-paced games that work well in tournament formats or relaxed team rotations.
Footpool encourages planning, aim and technique. With clear rules, defined fouls and tactical opportunities, it appeals to those who enjoy games that reward skill and strategy. It is also highly inclusive, making it popular for mixed corporate groups and family-friendly events.
Subsoccer is a seated version of football where players remain behind their own goal line and attempt to score by kicking the ball under the transparent top of the table. The first to three goals wins the set, and the first to win two sets takes the match. The Subsoccer 3 Table Football Game and Subsoccer 7 provide an energetic, compact experience that suits busy exhibition stands, corporate entertainment spaces and competitive social events.
Because players stay seated, Subsoccer is accessible for wider audiences and does not require large playing areas. It is fast, intense and ideal for branded competitions, interactive challenges and quick-turnaround matches that keep crowds moving.
Which Game Should You Choose?
Choose Footdarts if you want a large, visual centrepiece with simple rules and high player throughput. It is perfect for accuracy-based challenges and works well for group scoring competitions.
Choose Footpool if you want a tactical, slower-paced game that mixes skill and strategy, ideal for team building sessions, indoor venues or events where players enjoy structured competition.
Choose Subsoccer if you need a compact, fast, inclusive activity that suits exhibitions, trade shows and competitive one-on-one play without requiring a full-size pitch or outdoor area.
Nationwide Hire for Corporate and Public Events
All three games are available for hire across the UK with full delivery, installation and collection included. Our team ensures each activity is set up safely and ready for continuous play throughout your event.