The rules of table shuffleboard can seem a little confusing to those just starting. Before you play, you should familiarize yourself with the rules. There are several versions of shuffleboard. Each version has its own set of rules. These can include Crazy Eight, a game that is a little more challenging than the average version. The unique scoring system awards points in different ways.
First, table shuffleboard gives players only one shot to score in each round. The first player to score 15 or 21 points wins in most games. The players who have reached 15 or 21 points can choose to shoot another round. The "hammer" shot is also available to a player. It is the last shot of a round.
The first goal in a shuffleboard game is to get your puck to land closest to the end of the table. It is done by moving your puck from the edge towards the middle of the board. You will have to slide it along the edge to do this. When you are ready for the shot, you should stand behind your opponent, not in front.
It's a good idea after your puck has landed, to push it to the right spot for scoring. To get the puck in the best scoring spot, you can either lean forward or backwards. But, it is important to keep your foot on ground behind the table.
Players have three scoring zones on their tables. Each zone is worth a different number of points. For example, one point is awarded for every puck that lands within the zone's first zone. The second zone offers two points for each puck. The third section gives three points for each puck. The puck must cross over the line between the "2", or "3", areas in order to score in this third zone.
The last scoring zone is located in the middle of the table near the foul line. Pucks that don't clear the foul line will be out of game. If the puck lands in the correct area, it is worth zero points.
Numbers are assigned to pucks. Players can check to see if their puck is on the line by standing above it. Players can also push their pucks to better scoring positions in order to increase their chances at winning.
Pucks can be ordered in packs of eight and are weighted. They measure 2.3125inches wide. Regulation-size pucks weigh 12 ounces, while recreational pucks can range from 11 to 15 ounces. For games on narrow surfaces, smaller pucks will be preferred, while larger pucks work well for larger surfaces.
Knock Off and Crazy Eight are two of the most common versions of Shuffleboard. They can be played up to four players. Crazy Eight is another popular variant, similar to classic games.