| The November/December 1991 issue of The Family Handyman had plans for
making a "marble hockey" game; similar in concept to knock-hockey, but with
a marble instead of a puck and flippers instead of the stick. I can send you
a copy of that article if you want - it may give you some helpful ideas.
Just send me mail.
As for materials, TFH used tileboard over plywood for the playing surface, with
an oak frame. Most knock-hockey games I saw used something like Masonite for
the playing surface, but I think I like the tileboard idea better. They say
you can also use tempered hardboard (painted) or plastic laminate. (One
major difference between the marble hockey game and a knock-hockey game is
that the former has the playing surface elevated in the middle so that the
marble will roll towards one of the ends; you wouldn't need this for
knock-hockey.
Steve
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