"Foosball", "Foos", or "Table Soccer", is a game played all over the world. It is known to have been created in Germany sometime in the late 1920's to the early 1930's. Along with many different table styles, there are many different rules to the game. As there may be a set of written rules, every table at every house or bar seems to have its own rules. This site will show some of the rules, along with some of the best players, among the University of Minnesota-Duluth community. As you navigate this site, click on the images of the house tables to read a set of house rules specific to each table. Click on any of the table images throughout the page to read about the best players of each table.

<---This is the table at my house located at 310 Maryland St. It is a standard Tornado table with no ball return. Some say it is the best one to play on because it is a solid, heavy table with no shake in the handles. One reason I think this is the best table to play on is because it is so broken in. This table has been in my house for about ten years now and has seen its share of use. the handles are smooth and the players are strong. This is also the chosen location for the Spring '03 Foosball Tournament.

Welcome to 105 Eden Lane!--->

Here, Ben Thompson, Christian Mickelson, and Byron Bade play on a Tornado. This table is not quite as broken in as our table at 310, but it does have an end ball return for convenience. There is a slight rattle in the handles, but that doesn't stop these guys from playing a good game. The handles are the new, longer style. This is not my personal preference, just because I am so used to my handles.

<---Here is a picture of the table at 212 S. 16th Ave. E, aka "The Moontower." Don't let the rubber handles, single goalies, and raised corners fool you. This "play-to-ten" table has seen its day as a phenomenal party favor. Aside from the uneven bars and players that break on occasion, this end-return table has cup-holders for added convenience, along with tornado balls. The moontower doesn't mess around when it comes to foosball.

Last, and most certainly not least, the tornado table at 2001 E 3rd St.--->

Here, the home of Justin Halverson and company have been known to play foosball until daylight. This table, much like that at Eden Ln., has the new style long handles, held by tight bars with no rattle. The side ball return adds convenience but does not make up for the slight warp on the playing surface.