Sphero Mini Soccer Robot Kit: The Tiny Robot for Big Games & Coding

Sphero Mini Soccer: A Tiny Robot with a Big Game Plan

Set up a goal, line up your shot and send your robot rolling with a flick of your finger. Sphero Mini Soccer combines soccer-themed play with app-controlled driving, arcade games and a hands-on introduction to coding.

Inside its little soccer shell are a gyroscope, accelerometer and customisable LED lights. Start by steering around the included cones, then switch to the Sphero Edu app to create your own programs using Draw, Blocks or Text.

What's Inside

• 1 × Sphero Mini Soccer app-enabled robotic ball with a soccer-themed shell
• 8 × cones for setting up goals, practice drills and driving challenges

Why Kids (and Parents) Love It

• Play first, then explore: a familiar soccer challenge gives children a fun reason to experiment with direction, movement and control.
• Make your own mini pitch: arrange the eight cones into a goal or a winding course, then challenge a friend to take a turn.
• More than one way to drive: explore Joystick, Tilt, Slingshot, Kick Drive and Scream Drive in the Sphero Play app.
• A route into coding: use Draw, Blocks or Text in Sphero Edu to program the robot rather than simply steer it.
• A controller with a twist: use Mini Soccer as a joystick for in-app arcade games, from dodging asteroids to racing through a tunnel or smashing bricks.
• A personal touch: experiment with the robot’s customisable LED lights.

Good to Know Before You Buy

This is an app-enabled robotic ball, not a conventional soccer ball. In Kick Drive mode, you flick your finger on the app to send it rolling, tap to trap the ball or add spin to your shot.

You will need a compatible device to use the apps. Sphero Play is used for driving and games, while Sphero Edu provides coding tools, activities and a community for sharing creations. Check current app compatibility with your device before buying.

The supplied product information does not specify a recommended age, battery details or charging accessories, so these have not been assumed.

See Sphero Mini Soccer in Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes Sphero Mini Soccer?

It is made by Sphero and features a soccer-themed Mini robot shell.

Can it be used without an app?

Mini Soccer is app-enabled. Use Sphero Play for driving and games, or Sphero Edu for programming activities.

How does Kick Drive work?

In the Sphero Play app, flick your finger to send the robot rolling. You can also tap to trap the ball or add spin to a kick.

Does it teach coding?

Sphero Edu lets learners program Mini Soccer using Draw, Blocks or Text. They can explore activities and share their creations with the community.

What are the cones for?

The eight included cones can be arranged into a goal, used for ball-handling practice or set out as a course to navigate.

What else can it do besides soccer?

Try the different driving modes or use the robot as a joystick for arcade-style games in Sphero Play.

Product Details

• Brand: Sphero
• Model: Mini Soccer
• Product type: app-enabled robotic ball
• Shell: soccer-themed design
• Built-in technology: gyroscope, accelerometer and customisable LED lights
• Driving and games app: Sphero Play
• Coding app: Sphero Edu
• Coding options: Draw, Blocks and Text
• Included play accessories: 8 cones