What Equipment is Needed?

Bases:

Electric Football bases may be from any product line produced after 1970. 

Base Height: 

Electric Football Bases will not be excessively modified to a point where the player base plate exceeds the height of the base clips. 

Base Bumpers, Freeze Frames, and Base Wraps: 

These are allowed in the league.

Frankenstein Bases: 

The practice of building a new base from components of other bases is allowed, provided the overall size of the base does not visibly exceed the size of a typical Electric Football base. 

Base Tweaking: 

Prongs may be pulled, pressed, flashed, boiled, clipped, or shaped in order to improve mobility. Dials and shells may be interchanged as needed. Shells may be cut as needed in order to reduce weight. 

Securing a Base to a Player:

A base should be secured to a player primarily by its base clips. If the base clips are removed, or for extra support, the base may be adhered to the figure by the use of glue or double-sided tape.  

The use of mounting tape or adhesive putty to adhere a figure to a base is not allowed.

No lead tape or putty shall overflow the player’s base and interfere with the performance of other players. 

Play will not stop in the event of a damaged base. The base and figure must be removed from game play until repaired. 

Base tweaks requiring test runs on the board will not be allowed once the game has begun. (Including halftime)

Magnets are only allowed on a stationary figure set to return a kick or a punt. Kickers/punters must be on mobile bases.

Questions about the legitimacy of a player or a base will be addressed prior to the game.  The game official may rule any player is ineligible for use before any game begins. 

Game Balls:

Footballs used during a game may be from any manufacturer, provided they are made of felt or foam rubber, and are non-modified. Homemade or misshapen footballs are not allowed. The practice of applying a small amount of ink or paint to a football to make it easier to see is allowed. Footballs used to kick must be able to fit securely on the TTQB tee. 

Required Game Equipment: 

A game must have the following equipment available:

(1) Two teams in compliance with league player and base regulations. The teams must be painted to resemble football teams, however only one color jersey is needed. 

(2) An approved Electric Football 2’x4’ board with a field made of metal. 

(3) A Triple-Threat Quarterback (TTQB) with the kicking leg in order to pass and kick. Alternate passers and kickers are allowed, but they cannot be modified except for a small dab of glue at the ankles and to attach the figure to a base TTQB’s will follow the same requirements as standard players.

(4) First down chain and markers for Line of Scrimmage and Rear Limit.

(5) A goalpost in order to attempt field goals.

(6) A copy of the current rules in hard copy or electronic format.

(7) A score sheet to track plays (game timing) and the score. 

Unauthorized Equipment:

Coaches are encouraged to create a unique home-field experience. However, the following items are not allowed - 

No pyrotechnics

Coaches may not wear any special equipment while in the process of attempting a pass. Eyeglasses are permitted, magnifiers are not. 

Banging tables or chairs near the playing board is not permitted. 

Music must be played at a level where the instructions from an official or dialogue between coaches can still be easily heard and understood. 

Equipment which shows a clear electrical or fire hazard will not be permitted.