We visited our friends at Spartacus Bubble Soccer recently for an experience that blew our balls off (quite literally).
We were playing the bonkers game of Bubble Football, and if you’re reading this it’s likely you are considering strapping yourself in a bubble too.
So, to help you out we crafted “An Idiots Guide to Bubble Football”. Sharing what we learnt from our experience and what you can expect from yours….
An Idiots Guide To Bubble Football
Ok, so you’re about to play Bubble Football, but you’re never played it before and don’t know what to expect.
Not to worry, we are here to save the day! Here are some tips, tricks, do’s and don’ts from our experience!
How do you put the zorb on?
Good question! We have all seen the giant hamster zorbs on holiday haven’t we? Where you are fully encased in a giant inflatable bubble and you run around like a hamster usually in a pool of water.
Well, not that. But similar! These zorbs encase only the top half of your body. So you’re covered from head to waist in the zorb but your legs are free to run around with it. Like carrying a giant inflatable backpack around on your back!
How do I get up when I go down?
For all you Rocky Balboa’s reading this thinking you won’t get knocked down, I assure you, you will!
But it ain’t how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward (Little Rocky quote there for you)
The BEST way to get back up is to roll to your front. Put your knees on the floor. One leg up first and then the other.
If you are stuck on your back like a stag beetle then simply roll to your front again and repeat the above process.
If you are stuck upside down – nothing I can do for you mate, sorry (shout for help maybe?).
Does size matter?
Depends who you ask and in what context I suppose, but in Bubble Football it doesn’t! Of course, someone who is bigger will be harder to knock down but if you’re lighter you will be much harder to catch.
Use your attributes to your advantage – this is a game of witts!
Do you need to like Football?
The short answer is NO. In Fact a little interesting fact for you: If we took away the ball after 2 minutes no one would even notice. You are wearing a giant inflatable bubble on your back that lets you safely smash your mates 10ft in the air or down the pitch like a giant bowling ball – why on earth would you be bothered with the football?
What should I wear?
Whatever you like! The guys running it mentioned they get plenty of hen and stag parties so have recently seen giant sharks, a super mario, marge simpson and a borat mankini (I can just see a big hairy bare ass flying through the air in a mankini now – ruined by day!).
All are great but if you’re feeling practical we recommend light sportswear and trainers!
What games will we play?
With Spartacus, you will get plenty of original games that you won’t find anywhere else.
Why do we need more games?
Well hear us out… this game is extremely fun but can be quite tiring too!
Going right into bubble football you will be on your back in 5 minutes and blowing out your ass! They mixed it up alot. A variety of really fast-moving games and challenges in the zorb suits that don’t gas you out right away and keep the group’s attention and energy.
All leading up to a giant bubble football battle at the end that resembles a WWE Royal Rumble!
Our final thoughts?
This was a very fun experience with lots of laughs. The guys who run it have a great energy and get everyone involved. Lots of variety in the games and we really enjoyed the Zorb Olympics”in particular (loads of mad games inside the zorbs).
How do I book?
We hope the Idiots Guide to Bubble Football has helped prepare you to bounce into battle! To book your bubble football experience or to find out more info just drop us an enquiry on the form below and one of the Liverpool Weekender team will get right back to you!
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