# Bossaball
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Silly Sports | Rarity: Rare
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# Bossaball
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Silly Sports | Rarity: Rare

Bossaball is a hybrid sport combining volleyball, soccer, and gymnastics played on an inflatable court with integrated trampolines. Invented by Belgian Filip Eyckmans in 2004, it incorporates live DJ music, with a "samba referee" adjusting tempo to match gameplay. The name derives from "bossa nova" and "ball."

Key facts:
- Court features trampolines on each side of net; inflatable surface reduces injury risk; full setup takes 45 minutes
- Scoring: foot/head spikes from trampoline = 3 points; hand touches = 1 point; teams of 4-5 players
- Players can launch 12-15 feet in air using trampolines for attacks
- Popular in Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia; played at beach resorts, festivals, entertainment venues
- Designed for accessibility while maintaining competitive tournament structure

## Trivia Questions

Q1: What is the name of the Belgian entrepreneur who invented Bossaball in 2004?
A: Filip Eyckmans

Q2: How many points do you score for successfully spiking the ball with your foot from the trampoline in Bossaball?
A: 1 point

Q3: What unique role does the 'samba referee' play during a Bossaball match?
A: They only call fouls and violations

Q4: Approximately how long does it take to inflate and set up an entire Bossaball court?
A: 15 minutes

Q5: The name 'Bossaball' is a combination of which two elements?
A: Boss and football

Q6: What is the maximum height players can launch themselves in the air during Bossaball?
A: 8 feet

Q7: Which country has installed permanent Bossaball courts at entertainment venues?
A: Brazil

Q8: What tactical feature is located near the net on the inflatable portion of the Bossaball court?
A: Safety zone

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