![]() ![]() Once all the weights have been played, it’s time to see how the round has been scored. Players take it in turns sliding weights down the plank until all of their weights have been used, at which point the round’s scoring is calculated. For example, players can try to knock their opponent’s weights off the board, or strategically leave ‘blocker’ weights to either protect scoring weights, or to otherwise make shots more difficult for their opponent. During the round, players can use several tactics to try and improve their chances of a higher score. The second player then takes their turn, who also needs to try and land their weights as close to the end as possible. If a puck does not pass this line, it is removed and doesn’t count towards any scoring. ![]() The weight must also pass the minimum scoring line on the table (this will be marked on the plank either at, or beyond the halfway point). The goal is to land your weight as close to the end of the plank as possible without it falling off of the end or the sides into the gutters. The player going first starts the round by sliding their weight down the plank whilst standing behind the horseshoe. The winner chooses if they wish to go first or second (going second normally carries a strategic advantage). Once your shuffleboard plank has been prepared with silicone wax, you can assign a colour to each player, and play a quick game of rock-paper-scissors to decide who will go first. Too little wax will cause too much friction, and may cause the weights to stop prematurely. Too much wax will cause drifts that the weights will struggle to get through. Ensure there isn't too much, or too little. Shuffleboard is normally played with two players, the winner being the first to reach 15 points over a series of rounds.īefore you can begin, you need to ensure that that plank is coated in a suitable amount of shuffleboard wax, to allow the weights to slide down the plank with ease. Shuffleboard is an incredibly easy game to learn, and incredibly fun and intuitive once the rules are understood. ![]()
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