The popular game of shuffleboard has roots all the way to the fifteenth
century in England. The original game was played by shoving large coins across a table. This game was played
and popularized by many across the country, making its way to the United States years later when English
soldiers held matches long ago.
Today, the game has been made famous with official tables, rules, and regulations. Very few games
offer the entertainment level that shuffleboard provides. It’s simple to learn. It can feature
intense strategy and skill that make a game of shuffleboard so iconic and enjoyable. It’s also
friendly for multiple players to jump in for a quick game or multiple games.
Today, people buy a shuffleboard for right at home, and a standard shuffleboard can usually fit
into most rooms that would fit a dining room table.
With endless accessibility, it's no surprise that shuffleboard remains as popular as it was hundreds of years ago. Below is a guide to purchasing a shuffleboard table to enjoy a match from your own home entertainment space.
Shop Shuffleboard Tables at Watson's
Our wide selection of stylish, professional-grade shuffleboard tables is perfect for adding the finishing touches to your game room. Our tables are an ideal fit when friends come to play. The introduction of a shuffleboard table can be a amazing way to entertain those entering your home. You can not put a price on fun!
Types of Boards
Standard Shuffleboards
Standard shuffleboard tables require two or more players who stand on opposite ends of the table. Each player or team has a set of their own color-coded pucks. They take turns sliding pucks from one end of the table to another without the puck falling off the playing surface. Whichever player makes it to 21 points first, wins the match.
Rebound Shuffleboards
Rebound shuffleboard tables are usually shorter in length but the playing surface is wider, sometimes twice as wide. All players remain on the same side of the table. During a match with a rebound shuffleboard table, players slide their puck to the back, and it bounces back toward the player.
Tabletop Shuffleboards
Another type of shuffleboard is the tabletop shuffleboard, which is made without legs or leg levelers. They can be placed on nearly any surface, making them an extremely portable option to play a match on any flat countertop.
Don't be fooled by the size. The scoring, as well as most rules and regulations, are similar across
all shuffleboard tables. It comes down to space and personal preference.
The standard shuffleboard table is by far the most popular. However, if you are short on space to
use a shuffleboard in your entertainment room, a tabletop or rebound shuffleboard will provide plenty of
great fun.
Shuffleboard Sizes
Because shuffleboard tables are made in various sizes, it makes it easier to find a shuffleboard
that fits just about any entertainment room. Shuffleboard tables typically range from sizes that start at 7
feet and can be as long as 22 feet.
Make sure you measure your space to decide which shuffleboard table will work best for you. Leave
at least 3 feet of space on each end, so you have room for game play. Fortunately, there is little to no
room needed on the sides of a shuffleboard so that they can be placed against a wall without disruption.
Consider both how you plan to get the shuffleboard into your entertainment space, too. Always
measure the critical points of entry or any tight spaces along the way, including doorways and the height
and width of any staircases. If you have a basement, walk-in basements make it easy.
If you plan on purchasing a regulation-size shuffleboard, those are 22 feet in length with a
playing surface that is roughly three inches thick.
Shuffleboard Materials
The surface material is one of the most important aspects of choosing the best shuffleboard table. Always select the highest quality shuffleboard table made from solid wood and a polymer coat. Tables built with these materials are great for preventing denting during gameplay and will cost less in the long run.
Also, consider which type of wood is used to produce the table. Maple, oak, birch, and mahogany are
all excellent materials that make high-quality shuffleboard tables.
Shuffleboard tables with climatic adjusters will make your table last a lifetime. These adjusters are used to slightly alter the playing surface when outside weather conditions affect your indoor entertainment room climate. Even the highest quality shuffleboard tables have a chance of warping due to heavy overnight change in humidity. Purchase a shuffleboard table with climate adjusters to combat any possible table warping.
Important Shuffleboard Considerations
Customers who shop for shuffleboards need to choose the best table size that fits their needs.
Price is almost always a factor for shoppers. Table size is arguably the next most important
consideration when buying a shuffleboard.
Wood finish, quality of the wood, extra features, base materials, and brands should also be
considered during the shopping process.
Many shoppers choose to narrow down their shuffleboard purchase by specific offers, professional
installation options, customer ratings, and availability.
Find Shuffleboards at Watson's
At Watson's, we make sure you have the best options of shuffleboards available, with the guaranteed
lowest price as well as sales at key times of the year.
Whether you plan to put the shuffleboard in your basement or find a table-top for a family den, a shuffleboard can fit into just about any home for years of family fun.
Whether you need a standard-sized shuffleboard, tabletop shuffleboard, or rebound shuffleboard,
Watson's has you covered with high-quality shuffleboard selection from top brands like Brunswick, Champion
and Plank & Hide.
Our knowledgeable shuffleboard experts can help answer questions to help you find the perfect shuffleboard table for the right price.
Watson's makes sure you have shuffleboard options from all the best brands at the very best price. Our goal is to make sure that you can find the best shuffleboard table for your home entertainment space that is also in your price range.
Contact a Watson's expert
today for additional information on shuffleboards, or stop at a store location today.
FAQs
- How much does a shuffleboard cost?
- A shuffleboard table from Watson’s can cost from about $1,900 to $6,300. These costs are with our current Great American Sale going on for the summer. Some of our sale prices on shuffleboards are almost half of the original price. Watson’s prices are the lowest price you will see anywhere.
- What are Shuffleboards?
- Shuffleboards are a table game where you slide pucks to the other end of the table into scoring zones. The key is to get the puck into the scoring zones without them falling off the playing surface. It is a fun game to entertain and play with others that you can play in the comfort of your own home. You can not put a price on fun!
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