Everyone is going gaga for GAGA BALL!! Gaga Ball is America's fastest growing dodge-ball alternative, and is cropping up everywhere from camp grounds, schools, churches, child care facilities and more! Originating in Israel in the 1970's, the word 'Gaga' is Hebrew and means "touch-touch". Gaga Ball is a fast paced, high energy sport played inside an octagon-shaped pit.
What are the benefits of the Gaga Ball game?
Elementary ages, Middle School ages and even bigger kids (ahem, adults) love to play Gaga Ball! Gaga is a fast-paced, high energy game. Players will use physical agility skills such as: jumping, turning, striking, dodging, eye-hand coordination in fast-paced game settings. Quick game turn-overs allow players multiple playing times; ie: Lots of turns! Gets larger groups of children involved at the same time. Allows supervising teacher/adult opportunity to keep entire group in one play area. Open, firm surface area, and medium size ball (with good bounce) are all that is necessary to set up Gaga pit and start playing.
How are Gaga Ball Pits created?
Gaga Pits are constructed of heavy duty, plastic, HDPE, polyethylene playground 12" border timbers; a proven, durable item in outdoor play environments. Each timber is 52" L x 12" T x 4" W (spike included with each for assembly/install). Timbers are stacked two rows high and locked in place using the spikes (comes with each timber). Double stacked/locked timbers on top of the custom designed 8" rubber stanchions create sturdy Gaga Ball Pit walls that are 32" tall. End-over-end timber assembly creates octagon, hexagon and near-circular ball pit shapes. Gaga Pit walls are tall enough for excellent ball containment and continual, uninterrupted play and includes an "entrance" section for easy entry/exit into fast paced games. Easy DIY Project for most maintenance crew means kids could play the same day!
What do I get with my order?
- 15' Pit- (23) 12" border timbers, (2) end caps, (12) 42" spikes, (2) pre-installed "How to Play Gaga Ball" signs & rubber flooring (rubber flooring is optional)
- 20' Pit- (31) 12" border timbers, (2) end caps, (16) 42" spikes, (2) pre-installed "How to Play Gaga Ball" signs & rubber flooring (rubber flooring is optional)
- 26' Pit- (39) 12" border timbers, (2) end caps, (20) 42" spikes, (2) pre-installed "How to Play Gaga Ball" signs & rubber flooring (rubber flooring is optional)
What are the different Gaga Ball Pit sizes?
- 15' Pit- Child capacity: 12-16; Dimensions: 15' Dia x 32" H
- 20' Pit- Child capacity: 16-20; Dimensions: 20' Dia x 32" H
- 26' Pit- Child capacity: 20-25; Dimensions: 26' Dia x 32" H
What Spike options are there?
- Steel Spikes- 28.5" x 0.75" with 1.5" Button Head
- VersaSpikes- made of an impact-resistant nylon 66 polymer with all the benefits of steel, but it is lighter, less expensive and ships quicker saving you time and money
What are the mounting/construction options for the Gaga Ball Pit?
- Inground Outdoor Mounting/Construction:
- For a permanent installation, spikes could be cemented below ground on concrete or asphalt
- For a temporary/moveable installation, drive spikes into dirt or grass covered ground (without cement) allows you to move location of ball pit when desired
- Check out our In-ground Gaga Ball Pits for this type of mounting and construction
- Portable Mounting/Construction:
- For a portable installation, your order will come with custom designed 8" tall rubber stanchions to place under the Gaga Ball Pit for a moveable pit that won't scratch your indoor court surfacing
Does Noah's offer Gaga Ball flooring?
Yes we do! Our 5/8" thick vulcanized interlocking rubber Gaga Ball Pit flooring is perfect for play areas to help keep them safe and free of mud, dirt, rocks and sticks. The flooring comes in 48" x 72" size tiles that interlock together to create custom sized rubber flooring depending on what size pit you purchase. The flooring is made of non-slip material so it can be wet and still played on while wearing proper athletic footwear.
- 15' Pit- 15 tile pieces- When interlocked together it creates a 19'-8" x 17'-9" rubber floor
- 20' Pit- 24 tile pieces- When interlocked together it creates a 23'-8" x 23'-8" rubber floor
- 26' Pit- 35 tile pieces- When interlocked together it creates a 27'-7" x 29'-6" rubber floor
What are the "How to Play Gaga Ball" signs included in the order?
- 2by2 Industries includes (2) pre-installed "How to Play Gaga Ball" signs for every Gaga Ball Pit order. The pre-installed sign is complete with Gaga Ball game rules and a QR Code that will direct the players to an online "How to Play" video. These signs will be permanently installed on each side of one of the 12" Border Timbers included in the Gaga Ball Pit package. With your order you will receive our Gaga Ball Pit Installation Instructions to instruct you on where to place this special border when building your Gaga Ball Pits.
What are the ideal surfaces for effective Gaga Ball Pit play?
Don't need rubber flooring? No problem. Gaga Ball can be played on all types of surfaces. Here is what we recommend for ideal Gaga Ball play:
- Ideal Gaga Ball Pit play surface is as smooth as possible
- Concrete or asphalt is recommended for fastest game play results (also low maintenance)
- Basketball courts for indoor play
- Other surface options: Grass and dirt surfaces could work; however, when these surfaces are wet, and can become slippery during play
- Tampered, crushed stone aggregate base has been used successfully by some of our customers
- Wood chips are not ideal choice for ball-bouncing game-play
What type of ball is best used to play Gaga Ball?
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The best ball to use for effective Gaga Ball play is at least a 8.5" rubber playground ball. We do not recommend dodge balls or basketballs for Gaga Ball Pit play as they are too light or too heavy for effective play. Noah's offers a 6-pack set of rubber playground balls or individual rubber balls perfect for Gaga Ball Pit play!
Looking for an In-ground Pit? We have that! Check out the In-Ground High-Wall Gaga Ball Pit product page with more information!
Looking for a higher walled In-ground Pit? We have that! Check out the In-Ground High-Wall Gaga Ball Pit product page with more information!