| Shuffleboard is an interesting game played | | | | opportunities to score points. |
| between two players. Both of the players stand | | | | Most shuffleboard tables are wood and are often |
| at one end of the table at the beginning of game. | | | | handmade. The wood surface is covered by |
| The toss decides which player shoots first and | | | | polymer or silicone so the weight will glide easily |
| the color of weights that they will get. The | | | | over it. The highest quality tables are made with |
| second shooter is at an advantage and gets the | | | | high quality maple, walnut or other dried woods. |
| last shot of the game. The point is scored by the | | | | The protective coat lasts for a long time and |
| first player by pushing the puck towards end of | | | | keeps the surface smooth and shiny. |
| the shuffleboard. The second opponent tries to | | | | There are two different types of shuffleboards: |
| knock off or overtake the first player's puck by | | | | one with gutters and another with cushioned bank |
| pushing their weight. Each player plays an | | | | boards. The playing technique is different on these |
| alternate shot with a total of eight shots in the | | | | two tables. With shuffleboard tables that have |
| game. The last remaining puck or the puck which | | | | gutters, the weights are considered out if they |
| is nearest to the scoring area wins. | | | | get off the board. The boards with cushioned |
| The shuffleboard game tables are easily portable, | | | | banks have technique similar to pool or billiards. |
| and the players can enjoy the game in parks, | | | | The result of the game changes with each shot |
| gaming centers or at home. The game is equally | | | | as pucks can move positions and can also be |
| enjoyed outdoors and indoors. The shuffleboard | | | | bounced out of the scoring area. |
| tables come in different sizes to suit the | | | | Shuffleboard is very interesting to play and can |
| dimensions of almost any playing room. Most | | | | be enjoyed by everyone in the house. The tables |
| common shuffleboard tables are between 12 to | | | | are budget friendly and can be purchase to fit into |
| 14 feet in size. | | | | almost any home game room. The shuffleboard |
| A shuffleboard table used at home is usually | | | | tables help friends, families, and guests relax and |
| smaller and may not suit players preparing for | | | | raise that healthy competitive spirit in everyone. If |
| tournaments and leagues that require the use of | | | | you've never played a game of shuffleboard, |
| larger tables so they can have more space and | | | | what are you waiting for? |