Advantages over Pool

1. Dynamic vs. static (The balls are moving versus stationary.)
2. Better steering (aim ball with rotating chute vs. hitting it with the end of a stick)
3. Simultaneous play (two to four players all play at the same time, versus taking turns - one at a time)
4. No additional space requirements for cue stick motion
5. Multiple steel balls can be released together (versus hitting one ball at a time)
6. Teamwork (goalie and wing play as a team)
7. Easy to adjust scoring (so players with different skills can play together)

Advantages over Foosball

1. Simultaneous play (two to four players can all influence motion of the target ball at the same time)
2. Better steering (hit target by aiming with a rotating chute vs. hitting it with a figurine)
3. The steel balls present an array of moving obstacles versus a barren field, so the game is constantly changing.
4. No additional space requirements for rod motion
5. Foosball tries to mimic soccer, but players are rigidly connected, versus independent steel balls.
6. For Foosball, tall people sometimes have to bend over to play, leading to back problems.
7. Easier to assemble/disassemble and less bulky to store
8. Price is typically less because Foosball is much heavier to support the force of rods hitting limits.

Advantages over Air Hockey

1. The steel balls present an array of obstacles versus a barren field, so the game is constantly changing.
2. Better steering (Hit targets by aiming steel balls with a rotating chute vs. hitting pucks with the side of round paddles).
3. Simultaneous play (two to four players can all play at the same time, versus two people alternating).
4. Price is less because Air Hockey needs a motor and the size must be bigger for reaction time.
5. No electricity

Advantages over Pinball

1. Can handle the balls directly (Pinball is designed with a glass top for coin operation. Pinball has no design option for direct interaction with the playing field.)
2. Better steering (Hit targets by aiming steel balls with a rotating chute vs. hitting balls with the side of paddles using buttons.)
3. Simultaneous play (two to four players can all play at the same time)
4. Simplicity is great fun versus noise/lights that attempt to make it more fun.
5. Price is much less because pinball games have electronics.
6. No electricity

Advantages over Table Tennis

1. Steel balls present a constantly changing pattern of obstacles, versus a blank table.
2. Best suited for at least four players, versus two players for table tennis. With four players, there is more of a "stadium effect."
3. Don't have to pick up a ball off the Floor after nearly every point.
4. Balls are not easily damaged.
5. Don't need 9 feet by 5 feet for the table and more for the players to move about.
6. Partners can attack the target ball at the same time, versus taking turns.

Advantages over Video Games

1. No looking at a screen
2. Real world interaction versus buttons, joysticks, etc.
3. Play directly with people, versus by yourself or indirectly
4. Easy to change the rules (no reprogramming)
5. No violent imagery
6. No gender stereotypes
7. No electricity
8. No dead ends where you can't figure out what to do Next.
9. No "cheat sheets" needed

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