A strange little side quest
The mechanics around Foosball have roots that stretch far beyond modern browsers. Association football's first unified Laws of the Game were drawn up in London in 1863. The broader history adds one more wrinkle. Archery was already on the Olympic programme in 1900, boxing joined the modern Games in 1904, and basketball became a medal sport in 1936. That is the kind of background detail that makes another attempt at Foosball feel a bit more connected to the history of play.
