Shuffleboard is a great way to relax with your family or friends. Shuffleboard is played in taverns, on ocean liners, and in parks. It can also be played in your home.

Where Did Shuffleboard Come From?

Shuffleboard has been around for about five hundred years. It was called shovel-board in 16th-century England. The British colonists brought the game to America, and it began to really catch on in the early 1900s. It was during this time period when beautifully handcrafted shuffleboard tables began to make their appearance.

Shuffleboard hit its peak in the 1950s, but pool halls edged the game out of the limelight in the 1960s. Today, over 5 million people are playing shuffleboard.

What Can I Play On My Shuffleboard Table?

Many people think that shuffleboard is only one game with one set of rules. That is not true. Knock Off, Crazy Eight, and Horse Collar are the three most popular shuffleboard games to play at home. Knock Off is the most common of the shuffleboard games and is often played in tournaments.

Why Should I Get a Shuffleboard Table?

Not only is shuffleboard a great game to play, but shuffleboard tables are a beautiful accent to your home. Most shuffleboard tables are made out of wood and are similar in design. They come in a variety of sizes and there are many different accessories that can add to your shuffleboard experience. Even when no one is playing, a good shuffleboard table can add to the ambience in your home.

Most home shuffleboard tables are between 9 and 14 feet long and 2 to 3 feet wide. Tournament sized shuffleboard tables are 22 feet long, but most people would agree that such a size would make for a cramped playing space in their homes. Be sure to choose a table that allows you two or three feet of playing space on each side.

How Do I Care for my Shuffleboard Table?

Use table shuffleboard cleaner once a month to keep your shuffleboard table free of wax and silicone buildup. Applying liquid shuffleboard wax every week will help keep your shuffleboard in great condition as well. In addition, applying silicone spray before each game is beneficial, because it decreases the amount of wax necessary. When in doubt, use a shuffleboard table maintenance kit; it will provide you with everything you need to take proper care of your shuffleboard table.

Accessories

There are many accessories that can enhance your shuffleboard playing experience. Shuffleboard cleaner will keep your shuffleboard table clean and smooth.

Shuffleboard table wax is a great way to make your game more challenging. It is often referred to as ice, and comes in three varieties; choose white ice for a fast, more challenging game, brown ice for medium difficulty, and yellow ice if you are just starting out.

Pucks are another way to add variety to your shuffleboard game. One and three-quarter pucks or two and one-sixteenth pucks are a good choice for home shuffleboard tables. The more experienced player might choose different sizes. It is also a good idea to have a spare set on hand, in case the pucks get lost or are damaged.

Are you looking for a professional feel for your shuffleboard table? Electronic scoring systems are a must if you play in shuffleboard tournaments. Shuffleboard table lights also add to your shuffleboard experience, and add additional lights for those times when you just can’t seem to stop playing.

Serious gamers should pick up a T-square, which measures distances between pucks, and a book with shuffleboard rules.

A shuffleboard table is a great addition to any home.