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Roll a Ball (Kentucky Derby)
Roll a Ball Horse Racing Derby Hire for Corporate Events & Exhibitions Our Roll a Ball Hire — also known as Roll & Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Donkey Derby, Camel Derby or simply Rollaball — is a fast-paced 4-player horse racing arcade game that draws a crowd at exhibitions, trade shows and brand activations across Dublin and Ireland. The classic fairground race game your guests already know how to play, scaled for high-throughput corporate use. It runs alongside the rest of our active games — the Arcade Boxing, Fast Feet Football and LED Arcade Basketball. Each round runs 60–90 seconds with up to 4 players racing simultaneously — roll balls into the scoring holes, advance your horse, first past the post wins. Integrated LED lighting, race commentary and authentic sound effects keep the energy up between players, and the game is built to clear a high volume of guests through the unit on a busy stand. An upgrade to 8-player twin-lane format is available for larger activations and exhibitions. Roll a Ball is also one of the most heavily-themed games in our range — runs out of the box as Kentucky Derby (horses), Camel Derby, Donkey Derby, Christmas Reindeer (Reindeer Rollaball), Halloween (Graveyard Dash) or Football. Custom artwork to your own brand or campaign is produced entirely in-house from a supplied keyline template — themed characters, sponsor logos, side-panel wraps and full bespoke playfield builds. For other branded arcade activations to pair with Roll a Ball, see our World’s Largest PacMan, Batak Lite reaction game and LED Arcade Basketball. ★ Hire Rates 1–7 Days Multi-day discount applies automatically — the longer the hire, the lower the per-day rate. Pricing below is for Roll a Ball on its own (Game Hire only, with any of our standard themes). Custom branding and Activation Package multi-day rates quoted separately — call 01 5166 550. 1 Day €1,199 VAT Standard 1-day rate 2 Days €1,798.50 VAT €899.25 per day 3 Days €2,398 VAT €799.33 per day ⭐ 4–7 Days €3,597 VAT From €514 per day — best value ★ Branding & Activation Options Prefer to brand the game without the full package? These options are for branding the game on its own. Pick individual panels, or the Full Custom Wrap that bundles every panel 4 custom-shape characters at the lowest fixed price. The starting point — your chosen standard theme The base unit comes set up in any one of our 6 standard themes (Kentucky Derby, Camel, Donkey, Reindeer, Halloween or Football) at no extra cost. Any of the branding options below add custom-branded artwork on top — pick individual panels, the Full Custom Wrap, or the Complete Activation Package with everything bundled. All branding is produced entirely in-house by Entertainment Solutions — no third-party printers, no drop-offs. Your design team supplies artwork via our keyline template and we print, fit on-site and remove post-event with no lasting marks on the unit. Lead time is 2 weeks from artwork supplied. Click any image to enlarge. Branding Add-Ons — Fixed Prices Branding is an optional paid add-on. Prices below are in addition to the game hire fee — pick individual panels or the Full Custom Wrap. Side Panels (Left Right) €395 VAT Highest-visibility panels Full-colour vinyl wraps on both side panels — the largest surfaces guests see as they pass the unit. Custom-Shape Characters (×4) €495 VAT The standout brand moment Replace the racing characters with 4× custom-cut shapes — sponsor logos, mascots, product silhouettes, anything from a supplied vector. Ball Returns (Upper Lower) €295 VAT Point-of-interaction branding Branded wraps on both ball-return tracks — visible to every player as balls return between rolls. Front Panel €195 VAT Entry-level branding Branded wrap on the front panel — the surface facing players during gameplay. Rear Panel €195 VAT Back-of-game branding Branded wrap on the rear panel — strong fit when the back of the unit is visible to passing footfall. Premium Activation — Full Custom Wrap The complete branded race build — every panel, both ball returns, 4 lanes and 4 custom-shape characters in one fixed price. Bundle saving of €575 vs picking the same items individually. ⭐ Full Custom Wrap Side panels front panel rear panel both ball returns 4 lanes 4× custom-shape characters — one fixed price. Normally €1,575 if picked individually €1,000 VAT You save €575 Our biggest branding saving All design, print and fit handled in-house. Lead time 2 weeks from artwork supplied. Pairs with the Complete Activation Package above for a further saving on the game hire side. Artwork Design Service €195 VAT Optional — our designer creates your artwork If your team doesn’t have artwork ready, our in-house design team creates concept, revisions and print-ready files.One-off fee — covers any of the branding options above. Multi-Event Campaigns Quoted Case-by-Case One-off branding fee where possible For campaigns running multiple events close together, branding is a one-off charge. Events 3 weeks apart may need an additional fee or a re-wrap — every campaign is different.Call 01 5166 550 to scope your timing. ★ You're in Good Company Trusted by Ireland's biggest brands to deliver unforgettable corporate experiences. ★ Seen in the Wild Roll a Ball out at corporate events, exhibitions and brand activations — standard themes, custom-character builds and fully wrapped sponsor activations. Branding is an optional add-on; standard themes are included in the base hire. ★ Ready to book, or want it tailored to your event? 01 5166 550 ✉️ Send a Quick Enquiry ★ Theme Catalogue — Pick Your Race Roll a Ball is one of the most heavily-themed games in our range. Pick a ready-to-run standard theme below, or speak to us about a fully custom build to your brand. Kentucky Derby Standard horse-racing theme — our most-hired build. Authentic race commentary and finish-line bell included. Camel Derby Same Derby gameplay re-skinned as a camel race — strong fit for Middle-East themed evenings and arabesque activations. Donkey Derby Family-friendly donkey-themed variant — popular for charity fundraising events and seaside-themed activations. Reindeer Rollaball Christmas-themed reindeer race — Santa’s reindeer on the playfield, jingle-bell sound effects and festive race commentary. Always a hit at office Christmas parties. Graveyard Dash Halloween-themed race with ghosts, ghouls and spooky sound effects. The Halloween corporate activation people remember. Football Derby Footballer race — strong fit for sports-zone activations, fan zones and Premiership-themed corporate evenings. ⭐ Custom Theme Build — Your Brand, Your Race Beyond the 6 standard themes, we can design and build a fully custom race to your brand — sponsor logos as the racing characters, themed playfield artwork and a custom-cut keyline if needed. Past builds include cars, planes, vans, phones, playing cards, branded mascots and product silhouettes. All design, print and fit is handled in-house. From €495 VAT for 4 custom-shape characters, or €1,000 VAT for the Full Custom Wrap — see the next section for the full price ladder. ★ Roll a Ball Hire — Pricing at a Glance Three ways to hire — the game on its own with one of our 6 standard themes, the game with custom branding to your design, or a Complete Activation Package with the Full Custom Wrap bundled. Game Hire Roll a Ball on its own, 1-day hire, any standard theme from €1,199 VAT Custom Branding Individual panels from €195, or Full Custom Wrap (every panel 4 characters) €1,000 from €195 VAT ⭐ Complete Activation Package Game Full Custom Wrap (every panel 4 custom characters), one price from €1,795 VAT Save €404 Full prices and all options in the cards below. ★ ⭐ Complete Activation Package — Game, Custom Wrap & Theme Included The most complete way to hire — game, Full Custom Wrap and standard-theme choice in one fixed price. Pick this if you want a fully-branded race activation sorted from one supplier.Price is 1-day hire; multi-day Activation Packages quoted separately — call 01 5166 550. ⭐ Most Popular ⭐ Roll a Ball Activation Package Game Full Custom Wrap — every panel, both ball returns, 4 lanes and 4× custom-shape characters bundled together Roll a Ball Game Hire (any standard theme) €1,199 Full Custom Wrap — every panel 4 characters €1,000 Normally €2,199 €1,795 VAT Save €404 vs hiring separately Standard theme choice (Kentucky Derby, Camel, Donkey, Reindeer, Halloween or Football) included in the Game Hire at no extra cost. Multi-day Activation Packages quoted on request. ★ Delivery, Setup & Collection — Quoted Per Event Delivery isn't a flat fee, and that's deliberate. A fixed price would mean simple local jobs subsidising the complex ones — quoting per event means you only pay for what your event actually needs. Every booking includes two journeys — we deliver and install before your event, then return to collect and de-rig afterwards. Where the venue allows, we deliver the day before and collect the day after at no extra charge, so your kit is set up and tested well ahead of doors. What shapes your quote Distance & Access Your venue's location, plus any stairs, lifts or long carries on site. Timing Early-morning, evening, weekend and bank-holiday windows all add to the quote. Scale of Setup How much kit the booking involves, which sets the vehicle and crew needed. Duration Single day, multi-day event, or a campaign moving between venues. Most Dublin deliveries fall between €300 and €350 VAT, covering both the install and the post-event collection. Simpler central, daytime jobs can be less; nationwide is quoted by distance. Whatever your event needs, you'll get one firm figure before you book — delivery, professional install, testing and collection in a single all-in number, shown as a clear line on your quote. No separate setup charge, no day-of surprises. ★ ⭐ Key Features 4-player head-to-head racing — competitive from the first round ⏱️ 60–90 seconds per race — high guest throughput Up to 80 plays per hour — clears busy stands without queues 6 standard themes included — Kentucky Derby, Camel, Donkey, Reindeer, Halloween, Football ️ Custom branding available — keyline template in-house design, print and fit Integrated LED lighting & race commentary — authentic arcade feel 8-player twin-lane upgrade available — for larger activations ️ 30-minute setup — by our team, single mains socket Simple to learn, manic to master — universal arcade gameplay Technical Specifications Power: 2 × standard 13amp mains sockets (240V) Game Frame: approx 3m L × 2m W × 1.2m H Space Required: 3.5m L × 2.5m W with player clearance Players: Up to 4 simultaneously (8 with twin-lane upgrade) ⏱️ Round Duration: 60–90 seconds Throughput: ~80 plays per hour at peak Sound: Integrated LED lighting, race commentary & sound effects ⚙️ Setup Time: Approx 30 minutes by our team Use: Indoor, or covered outdoor in a fully enclosed commercial marquee (dry, level, weather-protected) What’s Included in the Hire Roll a Ball Kentucky Derby game unit (4-player race lanes) Your choice of standard theme — Kentucky Derby, Camel, Donkey, Reindeer, Halloween or Football LED lighting, race commentary & sound effects system Race balls and on-board scoring ️ Professional on-site setup, calibration and testing by our team Operational briefing for your team or brand ambassadors 24-hour telephone support throughout your hire Optional custom branding — individual panels from €195 or Full Custom Wrap €1,000 (paid add-on, see Branding section above) Optional 8-player twin-lane upgrade — for larger activations (quoted on enquiry) ️ Setup & Logistics Roll a Ball is delivered, installed and fully tested by the Entertainment Solutions team before your event begins. Setup takes approximately 30 minutes once on-site access is confirmed — please flag in advance any stairs, lifts or long carry distances since the game is a larger floor-standing unit. We operate nationwide across Dublin and Ireland. Collection is handled post-event by our team. No minimum hire period applies. For longer campaigns, multi-day events, fully custom themed builds or activations moving between locations, contact us on 01 5166 550 or use the quick enquiry form. ★ ✨ Why Choose Entertainment Solutions Why marketing teams, brands and agencies across Ireland choose Entertainment Solutions — and keep coming back. One Supplier, Full Activation Game, branded wrap, ambassador staffing and on-site event management — all delivered by one team. No vendor stitching. ️ In-House Print Production Every wrap printed and fitted by our own team. Total control over quality, colour accuracy and turnaround — no outsourcing surprises. ⏱️ 2-Week Branded Turnaround From approved artwork to event-ready unit. Tight schedules accommodated on request — call to discuss. Nationwide Delivery Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast and every county between. UK and EU events covered on request — France, Spain, Germany and beyond. ️ Full-Service On-Site Delivery, installation, testing and post-event breakdown all handled by our team. You focus on guests, not logistics. 24-Hour Phone Support A real person on the line throughout your hire — no chatbots, no email queues. Reach our team on 01 5166 550. ★ What Our Customers Say Real reviews from real customers — Google-verified. Entertainment Solutions4.8Based on 97 reviewsSee all reviewsreview us onMaren D.Excellent customer service in the run up to our event and throughout. Many thanks to Laura and Paddy!Said M.Highly recommended! We were attending a big conference in Dublin and wanted to make sure our stand stood out - so we booked the basketball arcade. The team showed up on time, setup was quick, and everything was sorted. However, before we could get the game going, the venue decided that the basketballs were "too risky" and posed a health hazard. Without hesitating, the brilliant team huddled and came up with an amazing solution (Batak Lite Game), confirmed with venue management, and had it delivered and installed the very next morning. Needless to say, our stand was a huge hit, everyone LOVED the game, and the experience was top-notch. We could not have done it without the Entertainment Solutions team - kudos and thank you!Tarus M.Was organizing an event in Dublin , found the details for Entertainment Solutions online and reached out to them . Got an absolute professional online , Laura , she was simply awesome , very professional, friendly, and extremely easy to work with. She understood exactly what i wanted and was very quick to turn around things .Laura knew I was based in Sydney and provided extra attention because of this, which made it very comfortable to work with them . The team understood exactly what we needed as a company and delivered everything on time with great attention to detail. The lighting they created added so much energy and excitement to the event. It really helped bring the whole atmosphere to life, and our guests were very impressed. Overall, Entertainment Solutions were reliable, creative, and a pleasure to partner with. Highly recommend themNecole Best M.Fantastic experience! Contacted ES for suggestions on engaging games for an exec travel industry group coming to Dublin. Laura responded quickly with top suggestions and options on branding. The communication was prompt and professional. They delivered on time and demonstrated the game. Best yet, was that the attendees loved it! We used Whack a Mole and had attendees lined up to play. The game is entertaining, energetic and each round only lasts 30 seconds. Perfect for large groups. I highly recommend this team and game. Thank you Laura and team!Julia M.Everything was smooth from start to finish. Definitely using the guys again for my events!Lorraine M.Laura and her team were fantastic and professional . They were in and out supplied. All games and paperwork we asked. I would have no hesitation to use them again .. honestly they were so professional I thought they were wonderful to deal with.John D.We used the services of Entertainment Solutions recently at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival. I would highly recommend them as an asset for your corporate or community event. A very professional team that were easy to work with, dependable, and adaptable to meet our exact needs. The games they provided proved to be a huge attraction for festival goers, that popular it was the last section of the festival to close on the day so we look forward to working with them again.deborah D.Great company to work with, made everything run smoothly and easily.Constanza L.Great experience, and perfect service, thanks!Seán O.I couldn't recommend these guys any higher. The communication and professionalism was just perfect. Laura in particular was a delight to work with and made our event planning as seamless as possible. Should be more than 5 stars!Rachel W.We bought two machines from Entertainment Solution, Laura and the team were fantastic and very helpful with their advice and they were spot on. Delivery was quick and carried out in a professional manner.Rosy D.Entertainment Solutions were great to deal with, very quick at replying to emails and the staff were very friendly and professional.Ziarra M.At our corporate party, we booked Entertainment Solutions and all the games were fantastic. Laura promptly addressed any questions I had and skillfully coordinated with the venue. The entire experience was hassle-free, and their professionalism was outstanding. I highly recommend them and will definitely use their services again for future events!Colin C.I used Entertainment Solutions to repair a broken arcade machine in our office. I found the work and communication excellent and would definitely use them again.Sian G.Great supplier, added an extra wow to our event.Liz F.Super service, great communication, would recommendMark D.Laura was really easy to deal with, generous in the inclusions and set everything up perfectly to make our day even more magical. Highly recommend!!stephen M.amazing Games/company, thank you so much to Laura and the team for helping me organising my corporate event, we had so much fun!Linda M.Excellent service, very efficient and reliable. Will definitely use again.AI used Entertainment Solutions for my daughter’s party. Laura was amazing keeping in touch and making sure everything ran smoothly. The equipment was top quality and was a massive hit for a gaggle of 13 yr olds!!! I would HIGHLY recommend using Entertainment Solutions and will use them again in future. The care they took with the machines showed how professional they must be as a company. I found them on a google search and so so glad we got the hired the equipment from them.David C.We would highly recommend Entertainment Solutions. Laura organised everything for us and it couldn't have run smoother. The machines were also in great condition - like new.Aisling L.We’ve hired games from Entertainment Solutions for multiple corporate occasions. The games are high quality, they always add fun and excitement for any event and the team love them. Laura and Paddy are so easy to deal with, they coordinate around your schedule and always go above and beyond when on site to accommodate. They’re extremely reliable, and punctual. Huge thank you for continuously dong an incredible job and looking forward to working with you again for our next event! Poojan M.It was amazing to work with Laura. They were on time and whole transaction was seamless. Will be in touch with them for future events too.andy C.Hi we rented the buzzwire from you for the World skills and it went down a dream with students all week, delivered ontime and picked up ontime great company to deal with will definitely do buissness againMhairi V.We used Entertainment Solutions for an activation at Electric Picnic, hiring a crane grabber machine from them. They custom vinyl wrapped it and the finish was amazing, even better than we had imagined. They offer a service to prepack spheres with product, which saved a huge amount of time at our side. They were incredibly flexible with last min changes regarding collection and delivery, due to access limitations to the festival site. Laura and Paddy have been an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish and I could not recommend using their company highly enough! Thank you so much, absolutely brilliant. ★ ❓ Frequently Asked Questions Gameplay Themes & Branding Logistics Is Roll a Ball the same as Roll & Bowl, a Kentucky Derby game or a horse racing game? Yes — they’re all the same game. “Roll a Ball” is also widely known as Roll & Bowl, a Kentucky Derby game, a horse racing derby or simply Rollaball — same unit, different names. Players roll balls up the lane into scoring holes to race their horse (or camel, donkey, reindeer or footballer) to the finish line. The theme you pick changes what the racers look like; the fast, competitive 4-player gameplay is identical. Whatever you call it, it’s the same crowd-pulling race game — themeable and fully brandable to your event. How does Roll a Ball / Kentucky Derby gameplay work? Up to 4 players line up at the front of the unit. When the race starts, each player rolls balls up the lane and into a series of scoring holes — each successful ball advances their horse (or camel, donkey, reindeer, footballer, whatever theme you’ve chosen) one step closer to the finish line. The first character past the post wins. Rounds run 60–90 seconds with full race commentary and finish-line sound effects, then the unit resets automatically for the next 4 players. How long does each race last? 60–90 seconds per race. That fast turnover is what makes Roll a Ball effective at busy corporate events and exhibition stands — more players through the game, more competition, and a constantly refreshed queue of guests waiting for their turn. How many guests can play per hour? Up to 80 plays per hour on peak throughput — 4 players per race, multiple races per minute. For day-long exhibition activations that means the vast majority of guests passing your stand can get a turn without bottlenecks forming around the unit. How many players at once? Can I get an 8-player version? The standard unit is 4 players head-to-head — racing four characters down four lanes. For larger activations we offer an 8-player twin-lane upgrade — effectively two Roll a Ball units running in sync, so 8 guests race side by side. Best for exhibition stands, fan zones and high-footfall product launches where the wow factor of an 8-lane race is worth the extra footprint. Quoted separately — call 01 5166 550. What's the appeal at a corporate event? Roll a Ball is the fairground game everyone already knows how to play — there’s no learning curve, no rules briefing, no awkward first round. Guests see it, walk up, and immediately race. That accessibility plus the 60–90 second round time makes it one of the highest-engagement games we hire out for exhibitions, trade shows, brand activations and corporate fun days. What standard themes are included? Six standard themes are included in the base hire — Kentucky Derby (horses), Camel Derby, Donkey Derby, Reindeer Rollaball (Christmas), Graveyard Dash (Halloween) and Football Derby. You pick the theme at booking and we set the unit up in that build on the day. The Reindeer Rollaball is hugely popular for office Christmas parties; Graveyard Dash is the go-to Halloween activation. What does it cost to brand Roll a Ball? Individual panel branding starts at €195 VAT for the Front Panel or Rear Panel, with the full ladder being: Front Panel €195, Rear Panel €195, Upper Lower Ball Returns €295, Side Panels (Left Right) €395, Custom-Shape Characters ×4 €495. Picked individually all 5 options total €1,575. The Full Custom Wrap bundles every panel both ball returns 4 lanes 4 custom characters for €1,000 VAT — saves €575 vs picking individually. For the best overall value, our Complete Activation Package bundles the Game Hire Full Custom Wrap for €1,795 VAT (saves €404 vs hiring separately). Our in-house Artwork Design Service is €195 VAT if you need help with the artwork itself. Can I get a fully custom themed build? Yes — Roll a Ball is one of the most customisable games in our range. Beyond the standard themes, we can replace the racing characters with sponsor logos, branded mascots, product silhouettes or custom-cut keyline shapes. We can also wrap the side panels in custom artwork and add custom intro audio or race commentary. Past builds include cars, planes, vans, phones, playing cards, branded characters and bespoke shapes. The Full Custom Wrap (every panel 4 custom characters) is €1,000 VAT, or pick individual panels from €195 VAT — see the full price ladder in the Branding section above. What artwork do you need from us? We supply a keyline template — your design team works to it and supplies print-ready artwork as vector files (.ai, .eps or .pdf). For custom character builds we also need the cut-line shape supplied as vector. If you’d rather not handle artwork in-house, our in-house design team can produce the artwork for you for €195 VAT as a one-off fee. What's the lead time for a custom-branded Roll a Ball? 2 weeks from artwork supplied. For fully bespoke character builds we recommend 3 weeks where possible — the routing work on custom-cut characters adds production time. We can sometimes work on a shorter lead time depending on our production schedule — call 01 5166 550 to check. Do you handle the printing and fitting? Yes — entirely in-house. We design (if needed), print, fit on-site and remove post-event. No third-party printers, no drop-offs, no surprises. Every branded Roll a Ball leaves our workshop ready to install. Can Entertainment Solutions manage the full activation? Yes. Beyond the game itself we can provide brand ambassador staffing, on-site event management, branded backdrops, tension fabric displays, floor decals and bespoke activation structures. One supplier, full activation delivered. Call 01 5166 550 to discuss. Do you deliver Roll a Ball outside Dublin? Yes. We’re based in Dublin and deliver Roll a Ball nationwide across Ireland — including Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and everywhere in between. Delivery, setup and collection are quoted separately based on your event location and date, and every booking includes both delivery and post-event collection. Call 01 5166 550 to confirm coverage for your venue. How much space does Roll a Ball need? The unit itself measures approximately 3m L × 2m W × 1.2m H. Plan for that plus around 0.5m of player clearance at the front, so total operational footprint is around 3.5m L × 2.5m W. The 8-player twin-lane upgrade needs roughly double the width — flag this at booking so we can confirm fit for your stand or venue allocation. What are the power requirements? Two standard 3-pin (13A) sockets within 5 metres of the setup area. The unit accepts 240V AC mains. How long does setup take? Approximately 30 minutes once we’re on-site with good access. The game is a larger floor-standing unit — please flag any stairs, lifts or long carry distances in advance so we can plan delivery accordingly. Can Roll a Ball be used outdoors? Indoor use, or covered outdoor in a fully enclosed commercial marquee only. The marquee must be dry, level and fully weather-protected — the unit is not weatherproof and the LED graphics become difficult to see in direct sunlight. It is not suitable for open-air setups or pop-up gazebos. For exposed outdoor activations, contact us on 01 5166 550 and we can recommend suitable alternatives. Can our brand ambassadors operate the game themselves? Yes. Roll a Ball is straightforward to operate and your own team or brand ambassadors can run it independently after a briefing from us on setup day. We provide 24-hour telephone support throughout your hire period so help is always available if needed. ★ The Supporting Cast Need more than just the Roll a Ball? We’ve plenty of brand activation games to pair with it — check out our top picks below, or browse our full range to find the perfect mix for your event. Worlds Largest PacMan Arcade Game A giant-format Pac-Man that stops every passer-by Hire from €1,195 VAT LED Arcade Basketball Game Hire 30 seconds of shoot-out chaos — your office MVP is about to emerge Hire from €895 VAT Atari Pong Arcade Game Bleep. Bloop. Two paddles, one ball, infinite trash talk. Hire from €695 VAT Dance Dance Revolution (DDR Arcade) High-energy dance-off that pulls a crowd and a queue Hire from €845 VAT ★ Prefer to talk it through? Speak to our team about dates, branding and delivery. 01 5166 550 Want a tailored quote? Send a quick enquiry with your event details and we'll get back to you. ✉️ Send a Quick Enquiry ★ Also Known As Kentucky Derby Game · Kentucky Derby Fairground Game · Roll & Bowl Derby · Roll-a-Ball Derby · Horse Racing Arcade Game · Horse Derby Game · Derby Racing Game · Camel Derby · Donkey Derby · Reindeer Rollaball · Graveyard Dash · Football Derby
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