Daily Earring #67: Soccer Table (Foosball table)

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AE loves table soccer, but we don't have one here. To solve this, I created a portable version that she can take everywhere. The design has gone through several iterations - first printed whole, then as separate parts, and finally in kit form (as seen in the "screenshot"). I also made color updates for PacMan, Wizard, Lake Flower, Turtle, Snail, Pinball, LadyBug, Simple Bike, and Butterfly figures. The instructions are simple: print, assemble, and play! The files include v2.5 with easier-to-remove laying knobs and smaller bars. Due to the small size of the figures, making them larger would be a nice idea but would require a deeper play-box. Handles can be printed on the bars, but since I plan to paint them, I'll just stick them easily. The box initially lacked slot-in-holes, but this makes assembly easier as small figures don't print well with holes. To seal open gaps, nail polish can be painted over the box (dry upside down using a third hand holder) or a frame/bar can be glued and colored. Another option is bigger bars that snap in, making them slightly larger and the box deeper for better figure movement.