How a derby race works
In a derby, up to four participants compete at the same time. With well-aimed throws they roll balls into holes with different point values, and every score pushes their own figure a little further towards the finish. Whoever gets there first wins. A round is played quickly, then the next group of four moves up. It is exactly this short rhythm that makes the derby a reliable draw at trade fairs, town festivals and company parties – spectators and players change over constantly.
- Up to four players at a time per round
- Space required 1.2 x 3 m at a height of 3.3 m
- Staffed by one attendant
- Operating time six hours per day
Our derby versions
Which derby version suits your occasion?
All versions share the same game principle and the same dimensions – what differs is the look. That way the module can be matched to the theme of your event without anything changing about the setup, the staffing or the running of it.
In summer you go for the Beach Derby in surfer design, in winter for the Ski Derby with four skiers in different colours or for the Winter Derby, where four round snowmen line up at the start. For Oktoberfest celebrations there is the Pretzel Derby in rustic Oktoberfest styling.
Sporting occasions are served by the Football Derby, the Cycle Racing Derby and the Formula 1 Derby, where every player sends a mini racing car down the lane. From the same family comes the classic Horse Derby, which picks up the funfair atmosphere most directly.
- Football Derby – sports days, club celebrations and football promotions
- Ski Derby and Winter Derby – Christmas parties and winter events
- Oktoberfest Derby – Oktoberfest parties and autumn festivals
- Beach Derby – summer parties, town festivals and trade fair appearances
- Formula 1 Derby and Bicycle Derby – promotional events and company parties
Frequently asked questions about the derby race
How many people play at the same time?
Four players compete against each other per round – each on their own lane.
How much space does a derby need?
We reckon on a footprint of 1.2 x 3 metres and a height of 3.3 metres. That applies to all design versions alike.
How long is the module in use?
The operating time is six hours per day. One attendant looks after the module, explains the rules and keeps the rounds moving.
Can several derbies be set up side by side?
Since one lane takes up only 1.2 x 3 metres, several versions can be placed next to each other – as a tournament between departments or teams, for example. Talk to us about the combination you have in mind.
Is there a derby to match the season?
Yes. For winter there are the Ski Derby and the Winter Derby, for summer the Beach Derby and for the Oktoberfest season the Oktoberfest Derby.
Enquire about a derby for your event
Tell us the date, the location and the theme – we will recommend the right derby version and sort out the setup on site.