description Table Hockey Overview
Table hockey is a tabletop mechanical game that simulates ice hockey with miniature players controlled by rods, levers, or other hand-operated mechanisms. Canadian inventor Donald H. Munro Sr. made the first recognized version in Toronto in 1932, using household materials including an ironing board, wood, coat-hanger wire, clock spring, and twine.
The format is intended for indoor recreational play by two opponents competing to move a puck into the opposing goal.
help Table Hockey FAQ
Who invented the first recognized table hockey game?
Canadian inventor Donald H. Munro Sr. made the first recognized version in Toronto in 1932. His design used household materials to create a mechanical ice hockey game.
How does Table Hockey work?
Players control miniature hockey figures with rods, levers, or other hand-operated mechanisms. The aim is to move the figures and puck to score more goals than the opponent.
Is Table Hockey the same as air hockey?
No. Table Hockey uses miniature players and mechanical controls to simulate ice hockey, while air hockey uses a smooth table, air cushion, mallets, and a puck. Table Hockey is closer to rod-controlled tabletop sports games.
What equipment is needed to play Table Hockey?
A Table Hockey board, its miniature players, control rods or levers, and a puck are needed. Because it is mechanical, it does not require electricity or an ice rink.
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