Get ready for a shuffleboard showdown! Block your opponent’s pucks and be the first to reach 14 points to claim victory in this super fun, strategic shootout. Remember, it’s not always about speed – sometimes slow and steady really does win the race!
The table has lines marking different point values, with the farther lines worth more – but be careful! Shuffleboard tables are slippery, so too much force will send your puck flying off the table. Slide your pucks just right, use a little strategy, outsmart your opponent (maybe even knock their puck off!), and get ready for plenty of laughs and competitive fun!
Shuffleboard is a fun yet easy to pick up game – the rules are simple but by following our guidelines you’ll be the master of the board and have a puckin’ great time playing! So slide your way to success with King Pins gaming tips…
You can play shuffleboard in singles or doubles. Choose what colour pucks you want to play with – either red or blue – and if you’re playing in singles then you play with all four discs, and if you’re playing in double you share and play in turns with two pucks each.
All players start at the same end of the table – whether you’re playing singles or doubles.
Make sure your scoring board (above the table) is set to 0-0 scoring.
Now take turns sliding your pucks to the opposite end, aiming to land them within the scoring areas – from 1-4.
Finding the right force to slide the pucks with will take a few turns to get used to! The trick is to slide it hard enough that you land within the scoring areas, but not so hard they fly off the board (no points for any pucks off the table!).
The closer your puck lands to the far end without falling off the table, the more points you score.
Ballin’ players play with tactics – this includes knocking their opponent’s discs off the table or blocking the discs into lower scoring areas.
Once all players have played their pucks, add up the awarded points for that go and add the number to your scoring board.
The winner is the first player or team to achieve 15 points! Shuffleboard is all about skill, strategy, and a gentle touch.
Let the good times slide with a game of shuffleboard. You’ll find shuffleboard at every King Pins venue across the United Kingdom.
Have questions about your shuffleboard experience? From setting up to improving your skills, we’ve got everything covered to help you make the most of your time at King Pins. Explore the FAQs below for tips, and safety guidelines to ensure a fun and seamless night for all!
Get 50% off any second game when your first game is Ten Pin, Duck Pin Bowling or Mini Golf.
This includes Ten Pin Bowling, Duck Pin Bowling, American Pool, Batting Cage, Shuffleboard, Tech Darts, Mini Golf, Virtual Shooting, Ice Free Curling and Karaoke.
Valid all day Monday-Thursday.
Excludes school and public holidays.
Offer allows for one discounted game per full price game of Ten Pin, Duck Pin or Mini Golf purchased per person.
