In table shuffleboard, there are a wide variety of techniques and strategies that can be used to stifle your opponent. Today, we’re going to show you a list of the most popular shuffleboard shots with the goal of adding a few new throws in your bag of tricks.
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Hudson Shuffleboard Tables: Brand Spotlight
When you hear the name Will Hudson, you might only think of American baseball powerhouses the New York Mets or the Cincinnati Reds. However, Will Hudson is also the man behind one of the fastest growing shuffleboard table manufacturers in the world: Hudson Shuffleboard Tables.
As a professional baseball player Hudson was able to travel throughout the United States, from our big cities to our small towns. While travelling Hudson noticed something, a lack of shuffleboard tables and a lack of individuals enjoying a historically significant sport. This led Hudson to create a company dedicated to handcrafted, USA made, affordable shuffleboard tables.
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Hudson shuffleboard tables offer both timeless designs and tables with a modern and unique twist. The wide variety of Hudson styles ensures you’ll be able to find a table that seamlessly matches your existing decor. While Hudson is big on style, they never skimp on quality. Hudson shuffleboard tables are used in professional tournaments as well as in homes and bars across the US by hardcore shuffleboard enthusiasts.
Venture Shuffleboard: Brand/Manufacturer Spotlight
Heritage. Legacy. Tradition. Each of these words represent both the American way and the American small business. Venture Shuffleboard Tables are a prime example of the kind of quality and dedication to craftsmanship that emerge when a company commits itself to honoring American heritage, family legacies, and shuffleboard traditions.

First started in 1997, Venture launched with one goal: To create superior American made shuffleboards tables that honor the history of shuffleboard gaming in the US through vintage-inspired designs and unwavering attention to detail. Venture did not only set their sights on the professional shuffleboard world. Their desire to be the best shows through in the amatuer world as well, giving the average player access to unparalleled handmade quality and elegant styling. The Grand Deluxe is just one of many Venture tables. Its design is recognizable to shuffleboard players across the US and has been around since the 1930s.
Continue readingShuffleboard Table Care and Maintenance
Being a responsible shuffleboard owner means knowing how to care for your table. For many, a shuffleboard table is an investment and we believe this investment should be protected. Recently, we received an email with questions about proper shuffleboard table and care, maintenance, and cleaning instructions. This is a great topic that everyone needs to know about.
How to Play Dutch Shuffleboard (Sjoelen)
Dutch shuffleboard, also known as Sjoelbak or Sjoelen, is a variation of table shuffleboard that has been influenced by games such as bagatelle, pinball, billiards, skeeball, and miniature golf. Yes, it’s a very rich game that pulls together pieces of many popular home recreation games.
Unlike normal table shuffleboard, Dutch Shuffleboard is played on a unidirectional board meaning you only shoot in one direction as opposed to two. The ultimate goal of Sjoelen is to throw your discs through small slots on the other side of the table. Instead of landing in scoring zones like you would in normal shuffleboard, you have to shoot your weight into one of 4 scoring boxes. Each box has a certain value. In this sense, you might even say it has a little bit of Plinko involved too!
Sjoelen is a popular game in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany although there are some here in the states who enjoy the game. There are two types of Sjoelen; Homas and Schilite. The boards are the same but the gates and discs are a different size. Sjoelen board is 2 meters x 0.4 meters with 5.2 centimeter walls on 3 sides.
Getting a Hand on the Finger Rail Guide Shot
The rail guide shot or the “finger rail shot” is one of the most fundamental shots that every shuffleboard player should have in their bag of tricks. The finger rail shot allows you to use the edge of the shuffleboard table to guide your shot.

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Helpful Shuffleboard Organizations to Help You Get Involved
In this article you will find several great resources that will help you get involved and stay in tune with the shuffleboard community. There are many other small groups as well as small pubs and taverns that have shuffleboard tables. We’ll list these resources at the bottom of the page so you can find a spot to play if you don’t have your own table (get one!). Here are some of the main shuffleboard organizations that you should get familiar with.

Q: Are Shuffleboard Tables Flat?
We get this question from time to time; are shuffleboard tables flat? No, shuffleboard tables are not completely flat. Instead, most shufflepuck players prefer a slightly concaved surface just enough to allow a piece of paper underneath a leveler running across the width of the table. To adjust correctly, the paper should be able to pass through the middle of the table but the edges of the paper should catch.
A Shuffleboard Table Buying Guide Written by the Pros
This Shuffleboard Table Buying Guide covers table size, finish options, playfield thickness, scoring systems and much more. Learn everything you need to know before you make your decision. Quality of built materials can effect playing speed, stability, and overall lifespan of your shuffleboard table.
*Indoor Shuffleboard tables are made strictly for indoor use. If you are considering purchasing a shuffleboard table for outdoor use, we recommend reading our Outdoor Table Shuffleboard Buying Guide.
What Size Shuffleboard Table Should I Get
Okay, so you’ve decided that you’re going to get a shuffleboard table. Now you’re wondering, What size shuffleboard table should I get ? It’s the next step to making your dream complete.
Read this entire guide, yes the ENTIRE guide CAREFULLY. You have to think about how much clearance you need in the location you plan to place your shuffleboard table and more importantly, how you are going to get it into your house.

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Things to Keep in Mind
Shopping for a shuffleboard table can be a bit overwhelming. After all, you have to make the right decision. No pressure, right? People always ask, “How much room does a shuffleboard table require.” That’s a bit ambiguous because that really depends on how much room you have.