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 for your home entertainment space.
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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.
Rebound Shuffleboards
Rebound shuffleboard tables are usually shorter in length but wider, sometimes twice as wide. All players remain on the same side of the table. With rebound shuffleboards, 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 be played 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 tables 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 table 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 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 knowledge shuffleboard experts can help answer questions to help you find the perfect shuffleboard table.
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.
Contact a Watson's expert today for additional information on shuffleboards, or stop at a store location today.
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