The colorful Brio claims to be a mashup between pinball, hockey, and soccer. Really though, it’s pinball with a twist for those six and older. It hosts two players who each have a pair of flippers, just like classic pinball. The field — or pitch, for Ted Lasso fans — is studded with four pegs. Leave those pegs bare and they add a challenge to the game by getting in the ball’s way. Top some or all of those pegs with the yellow spinning paddles and now the ball’s direction can rocket in any direction, even right back at the shooter. The first person to five wins, so the games are short. They’re so quick, a third player probably won’t even mind being in charge of rolling the ball in after a score. This 21×14-inch game — about the size of a cutting board — will keep two kids entertained (hopefully) long enough for you to prep dinner. The gameplay is intuitive and it won’t require any adult help to set up. All you have to do is make sure not to lose the metal balls and yellow spinners. No lights, no batteries, no KISS. But it will get the whole family involved and shouting. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
