Space Guide: TeqBall

Congratulations! You’re the owner of a new Teqball table! Or perhaps you’re here because you’re interested in knowing more about the game and want to play? Regardless of the reason, this rule guide is here to help answer any questions you might have about what Teqball is, how to play it, and some of the many ways you can use a Teqball table to play Teqball and other sports for new styles of gameplay.   What Is Teqball? To give a more general explanation, Teqball is based on conventional football but played on a specially-built curved table called the Teq table with any sort of football. It’s a game that can be played with both men, women, and children, split between two teams of one (singles) or two (doubles). The sport uses a points-based scoring system (best-out-of-three, with each team needing to reach 12 points first per set) and can be played both indoors and outdoors on all types of surfaces. There are no differences in gameplay between the two settings. Players are only allowed to touch the ball a maximum of three times before needing to pass it to their opponent and no physical contact is allowed between the players or with the table itself, reducing the risk of physical injuries.   How Do You Play Teqball? [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG25k7kJxUI&feature=emb_logo[/embed] Teqball is a surprisingly simple game to pick up but requires tons of skill to master.  To start, the game is played with a conventional size 5 football (has a circumference of 68-70cm and weighs 410-450g) on any Teqball table. Court lines should be drawn beforehand in this layout: The service line must be drawn 3.5m away from the middle of the table, which is where players must serve the ball at the start of each match.  Much like badminton, it has been mentioned earlier that conventional Teqball can be played as either singles (one player per side) or doubles (two players per side). This is then further divided based on gender restrictions, where teams can either be mixed or just one gender only based on tournament or house rules. You must also choose a team captain during doubles play as they are required to do a coin toss to determine which team starts first and which side of the table they will be playing from.  These are what the official FITEQ coins look like! They're different colours on each side so that they're distinguishable from each other.   Players each choose one colour of the coin (or heads or tails if you’re using a normal coin). The receiving team selects who their receiver will be before the serving team declares their server.  Playing Teqball itself feels like a mix between football and table tennis. You must make sure to bounce the ball onto your opponent’s side of the table but you cannot touch the ball with your hands and arms. You also cannot touch the ball with the same body part twice in a row while playing. You gain a point when you manage to successfully land the ball on your opponent’s side of the table without them being able to return the ball to your side.  However, if an ‘edgeball’ occurs—the ball bounces off the side of the table—the point does not count and must be replayed. This is also the same case if the ball hits the net and bounces on the table at least three times before being returned back by either side.  Teams switch serving after every four points, in best of three sets. The winning team is determined based on the first team to reach 20 points overall.  For more in-depth rules, you can look at the official TIFEQ rulebook for playing Teqball here.     However, the adaptability of Teqball’s innovation doesn’t just stop there!  With a Teqball table, you can change a variety of classic games into new ones, such as beach Teqball, Teqpong (ping pong), Teqtennis, and more. This list hardly scratches the surface of sports that are being introduced for the Teqtable’s use. The table’s curved surface creates a new and fun challenge for these tried and tested sports, breathing new life into them while showcasing the Teqtable’s versatility. It’s also a great option if you’re tight on space but want a physical play space that gives you plenty of play options in both indoor and outdoor settings.     If you’re interested but have initial doubts or any other questions, why not book a free appointment with our showroom today to try Teqball out for yourself! 

Every office has its own culture and identity. Some office spaces are well-suited to encourage collaboration and inclusivity, while others (especially in larger companies) tend to foster individual production and focus. As millennials currently make up a growing percentage of the workforce—representing around 50% of corporate jobs—recent studies have shown that following the outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic, millennials are keen to ditch office life in favour of working from home.  This is because they feel physical office environments can make it hard for office workers to decompress and relax when necessary, affecting their productivity and quality of work for a company in the long run.  As such, it has become important for employers to incorporate office break rooms in physical offices to redefine the traditional office for their millennial employees, focusing on creating office spaces that will cultivate efficient and productive workers who can work independently or collaboratively as needed.    Disconnecting: The Office Problem For Millennials With the rise of technology and our equally fast, quick lifestyle, many millennials are forced to lead sedimentary lifestyles that can be detrimental to their health in the long term. The millennial generation has been identified as the most socially connected group ever; 85% check their social media accounts within 15 minutes after waking up. It was even discovered that one out of four millennials check their social media accounts before they go to sleep. This phenomenon is only made worse by office environments that emphasize constant communication and collaboration. Something that has not changed even after the post-pandemic shift to work-from-home. While this may seem like a great idea for team building and creativity at first glance, it's actually proven that such a lifestyle breeds distraction, stress, and deteriorating mental health. Technology's increasing accessibility creates the demand for workers to be constantly connected or available on-demand, making it harder for employees to detach from their work beyond physical locations or set hours. As a result, office break rooms must now accommodate this shift, creating multipurpose spaces where employees can take a break from their desks both physically and mentally as needed. [caption id="attachment_10704" align="aligncenter" width="843"] A Customised Bonzini Babyfoot Table in Spotify Singapore's Office.[/caption]   Making An Office Break Room Extraordinary It is clear that office break rooms are not just about providing a place to eat anymore. In fact, office break rooms are quickly becoming office centres for collaboration, productivity, and even play as more office workers turn to the gig economy. There are many ways that to approach building an office break room. For example, you can use a casual office space layout with simple game tables to help foster impromptu "breakout sessions" when teams might need a creative push to jumpstart their next big project while promoting the use of creative outlets for problem-solving for more effective results.  Other office break room spaces have been transformed into comfortable gaming areas where employees can use their breaks in a fun way through video games and other activities.  Of course, how you build your office's break room depends on the needs of each company’s employees and the office space allocated.  [caption id="attachment_10698" align="aligncenter" width="897"] Is it a conference table or a ping pong table? Regardless of what you might think, the You & Me Ping Pong Table fits right at home in any office or play environment.[/caption] Use Multipurpose Game Tables As Your Entry Point If you have doubts over what investments to make to your office's break room, our recommendation is to start with multipurpose game tables that can instantly change any space into work or play/relaxation space, depending on your needs. For starters, we recommend purchasing durable and easy-to-maintain multipurpose gaming tables for corporate spaces like the You & Me Ping Pong Table or the RS#3 Foosball Table range that caters to both indoor and outdoor environments. You can also look into and get inspired with lifestyle brands like RS Barcelona, a great brand for any company looking into practical and quality multipurpose game tables that fit well in any modern office space. [caption id="attachment_10699" align="aligncenter" width="516"] Values in gender equality - an essential theme today - can even be portrayed in a football table like the RS#3 by RS Barcelona, further accentuating the company's stand in matters.[/caption]   Final Words It is obvious that these office break rooms have become an important office space for companies to invest in. Essentially multipurpose spaces that encourage creativity, innovation, and growth among millennial employees, we believe that a little bit goes a long way in creating a more sustainable working environment and keeping a healthy working culture for the decades to come.  There's no better time to start investing in your company's future through your employees than now. If you're interested in starting building your own corporate break room or any other recreational space, you can email or message us on our official WhatsApp to make a booking. Our team provides free consultation and showroom tours that will allow you to test out the products for yourself.

Over the years, more companies have been revamping their offices to create fun and productive workplaces that embrace a whole new architectural concept. This includes shared spaces like gaming rooms, music rooms, and even greenery-infused areas. If you are not yet incorporating these ideas in your office, you are missing out. The work-life balance is a myth for most Singaporeans where employees here work an average of 45 hours per week, more than South Korea's 39 and Japan's 33. This is why office design is important: smartly designed offices promote the welfare of employees, boost employee retention, ensures lower absenteeism, and enhances job satisfaction and creativity. In simpler terms, why would employees work 45 hours a week for your company when there are such dream offices in Singapore? Perhaps you landed on this article because your current office outlook seems to be tedious and stifling and you want to change that. So how exactly do you liven up your workplace or make your own office one of the coolest in Singapore? 1. Staff Pantry [caption id="attachment_7818" align="aligncenter" width="741"] Google's micro-kitchen (Singapore). Photo credits: TheSmartLocal[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7830" align="aligncenter" width="740"] Twitter's pantry (Singapore) Photo credits: Twitter[/caption]   First up, consider your office pantry.  The pantry is crucial in building a positive workplace culture as everyone loves good. Studies have even shown that three-quarters of employees feel a full pantry would make them feel happier at work, and 57% believe it would boost overall staff morale. A pantry serves as a ground for fellowship between employees, fostering bonding and collaboration. More importantly, it increases productivity by ensuring that employees are kept well-fed, refreshed, and satisfied. Here are some further reasons why an office pantry is important, and you can also check out this list of essentials that a fully stocked pantry should include. 2. Recharge Rooms [caption id="attachment_7845" align="aligncenter" width="695"] Garena's sleeping pods (Singapore) Photo credits: Garena[/caption]   Maybe you're more interested in having the cosiest office instead of the coolest? Sleeping rooms may seem like a ridiculous idea for many, but power naps have been proven to help jumpstart productivity and alertness. A small, interior room that's big enough for a hammock or a comfortable couch can do wonders for someone who is meeting tight deadlines or for those who put in some long hours beyond the usual 9 to 5. Though this admittedly might not be applicable to some workplaces, having a cosy resting area to take a quick snooze is no doubt more desirable than sleeping on your table, especially if you're someone who is known to sleep overnight at the office. If not nap rooms, perhaps a meditation or music room might be more feasible to help you kick back and unwind. All it takes are either some yoga mats or a good music player system that is both varied and accessible like our jukeboxes. 3. Biophilic Design [caption id="attachment_7821" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Inventionland Design Factory's office (Pittsburgh)[/caption] Humans need to connect with nature. Yet, various studies have concluded that we spend about 90% of our time indoors. With more corporations recognising this problem, incorporating biophilic designs into workplaces has been rising in trend. [caption id="attachment_7823" align="aligncenter" width="793"] DBS' Marina Bay Financial Centre office (Singapore) Photo credits: TheSmartLocal[/caption] Trees, fountains, and waterwalls in your office are a great way to introduce this refreshing aspect to spacious offices. For those who reckon that these ideas are far-fetched, here are simpler ways to incorporate nature into your workplace: a. Natural sunlightNatural light and scenic views have a major impact on employee wellbeing, productivity, and energy levels. You can start by hammering down all your walls and installing full glass panels instead.b. Potted plantsA simple and obvious solution: plant life. They can increase oxygen levels and adds to the workplace vibrance, decreasing mental fatigue. Dengarden has a great list of low-maintenance indoor plants for you. These indoor plants will also help to improve general indoor air quality.c. Natural features eg. wood and stoneNatural wooden surfaces are considered great to enhance an office's feng shui. For this, you can use wooden furniture, feature wall, and even wooden desks for a more practical choice. 4. Game Room [caption id="attachment_7833" align="aligncenter" width="791"] GovTech's game room (Singapore) Photo credits: GovTech[/caption] Of course, how can we miss out on a game room when it comes to listing out the features of what makes the coolest office? Having a game room is a shorthand to communicate something about your brand and workplace culture. It's about team building and de-stressing on a daily basis. Furthermore, it attracts and retains a certain demographic of employees. [caption id="attachment_7834" align="aligncenter" width="779"] Facebook's game room (Singapore) Photo credits: Facebook[/caption] You may insist that gaming is counter-productive, but the 'work hard play hard' culture has been proven to cultivate brighter and more energised employees. In turn, this allows them to produce better work results. Here's a further read on why you should invest in a game room.  5. Gymnasium [caption id="attachment_7846" align="aligncenter" width="705"] Twitter's gym (Singapore) Photo credits: LifeStyleAsia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7847" align="aligncenter" width="705"] The Working Capitol's gym (Singapore) Photo credits: The Working Capitol[/caption] Who needs a fancy gym membership when you have access to gym equipment down the hall from your cubicle? Office life can be sedentary, but it doesn't have to be. Having workout facilities in your office can encourage your employees to stay active, fit, and healthy without having to compromise any time in their busy working schedule.  Regular exercise also helps to keep employees more motivated and energetic at work. The release of endorphins you get after a workout is favourable as well because some studies reveal that there is a positive correlation between productivity and happiness. 6. Colour Scheme Did you know that our subconscious reactions to various colours in the office environment can influence behaviour, emotion, and state of being? Depending on your nature of work, here are some colours for your consideration: [caption id="attachment_7863" align="aligncenter" width="710"] TBWA Hakuhodo's office encourages harmony and innovation which is important in any advertising company (Tokyo)[/caption] a. Green - balance and growth. b. Blue - tranquillity, clarity, and stability. [caption id="attachment_7862" align="aligncenter" width="717"] Uber's meeting room designed to promote openness and stir discussion (Singapore) Photo credits: Uber APAC[/caption] c. Yellow - positivity and happiness.d. Orange - success and determination.e. Red - passion, mental energy flow.f. Purple - royalty, luxury and ambition.g. Black - authority and control.h. White - purity and cleanliness. Using colour in an office design will not only brighten up your workplace but will also affect performance. If you want to learn more about which colours to incorporate into your office, here's a comprehensive post that covers these details. 7. Slide [caption id="attachment_7858" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Google's multi-level slide[/caption] Want to build the coolest office in Singapore? Be sure to include a slide. At first glance, a slide may sound ridiculous but hear me out. I'm sure you know of Google's trademark slides in their offices. Similarly, you can never go wrong with a slide; it saves electricity as fewer people use the lift. Imagine making a spectacular entrance at the canteen before everyone else reaches! A slide saves queuing time. Sequentially, this time can be spent more productively (eg. doing work).  But the most important fact? A slide is just cool. In short, it's the hallmark of any cool office. Have any other crazy ideas? Feel free to drop us a message and share them with us!