In general, the game starts off with each player having a set of 4 pucks each. Each player will have a different color set. You can determine who goes first by flipping a coin. The object of the game is to roll your puck as close to the edge of the table as possible since you gain points by bowling into the point zones listed on the table. Point zones typically range from 1-3 or 1-4. A puck that hangs over the edge will net you an extra 1 point on top of what is listed in the final point zone. So if it’s a 3 then a hanger would net you 4. After all pucks have been rolled, whoever has the puck furthest into the scoring zone, gets to score. Any of that players pucks that are further into the scoring zone than the opponent’s pucks will count as a score. So if on a 3 point scoring table you have 1 puck in the 3rd zone, the opponent has 1 puck in zone 2 and you also have 1 puck in zone 2 but not as far into the zone as the opposing player, then you only get credit for 3 points and not 5. If your zone 2 puck was also further than the opponent’s zone 2 puck then you would get credit for the zone 3 and zone 2 puck for a total of 5 points. The winner of the previous round goes first so that the losing player gets to roll last. Typically, games go to 15 or 21 points. Basic strategy is to knock your opponent’s puck off the table or go around their puck if they are in a lead scoring position.

Any puck that does not make it past the middle line of the table is to be removed before the next player goes.

When playing 2v2 teammates will play on opposing sides of the table. Team 1 Player A and Team 2 Player A will play on one side and Team 1 Player B and Team 2 Player will play on the opposite side. Once both Player A’s from both teams roll a round then both Player B’s will shuffle a round. Simply add scores from each round for the given team to keep scoring.

When playing 2v2 teammates will play on opposing sides of the table. Team 1 Player A and Team 2 Player A will play on one side and Team 1 Player B and Team 2 Player will play on the opposite side. Once both Player A’s from both teams roll a round then both Player B’s will shuffle a round. Simply add scores from each round for the given team to keep scoring.Shuffleboard tables vary in length from 9-22’ and vary in width from 15”- 20”. The thickness of tables ranges from 1.5” – 3”. Tables should be flat but slightly concave down the center line. Typically tables are made out of Maple Hardwood and are slated like butcher block, however, can also be made from other composites or wood. The standard bar or competition table is 20” wide x 3” thick and 22’ Long. Table cost varies based on size, material, and quality.