Shuffleboard tables

First appearing in the 1500s in taverns across Great Britain, shuffleboard—also known as the “puck game”—was very popular. Its original name was “Shove a penny,” which means “push a penny,” since that was the essence of the game. Players had to slide coins toward the edge with the goal of getting as close as possible without letting the coin fall off. The game was very popular far beyond bars. In fact, members of the aristocracy had shuffleboard tables made for their homes. Considered a game of chance, it was banned by King Henry VIII. The game arrived in the United States in the 1900s and gained popularity in the 1950s following World War II. Soldiers played it extensively. Interest in the game began to decline in the 1970s, particularly with the advent of new forms of entertainment such as television. However, players from around the world still gather for high-level competitions.

With a minimum length of 2.80 meters, a shuffleboard table can measure up to 7 meters. Toutlet offers four styles of shuffleboard tables: modern, designer, industrial, and classic. Each shuffleboard is custom-made according to the selected customization options. Dimensions, aesthetics, colors, and even the wood’s finish—every element of the table can be customized. The materials are carefully selected to ensure a “Made in France” shuffleboard that’s as enjoyable to use as it is to admire. Designing your own shuffleboard table is a breeze.

Here are the most common rules for shuffleboard played by two people. The rules generally require you to take turns sliding all four discs by hand against your opponent’s discs. Try to reach the highest-scoring area of the shuffleboard without falling off the sides. To score points, your discs must be the farthest from the board. Part of the strategy,and the fun, really comes into play when you knock your opponent’s discs off the board, outrun them, or use your weighted discs to protect the others that have scored the most points. The most common games are usually played to 15 or 21 points. It’s your turn!