Preparing the Playfield
Your Playcraft shuffleboard table includes a butcher block playfield with a thick, polymer coating. The playfield
can be cleaned using Playcraft Cleaner Polisher applied to a soft cloth. Alternately use a mild multi-purpose
cleaner or glass cleaner applied modestly to a soft cloth. Sponges or abrasive cleaners should not be used as they
could scratch the polymer finish.
Applying the Speed Wax
Included with your table is a can of granular speed wax that is optimal for the length of the table. Prior to applying
the speed wax, a coating of Playcraft Spray Silicone should be applied to the playfield. Once coated do not wipe
the silicone. The silicone holds the speed wax in place for an extended period of time. A sufficient coating of speed
wax should now be applied to the playfield. To apply the wax simply shake onto the playfield so a moderate coating
is established over the entire surface. Glide a weight to test the application. If a weight slid under reasonable force
stops at any point on the playfield then that spot or the entire surface requires additional speed wax. Reapply the
granular speed wax as necessary.
How to play shuffleboard - basic rules
How To Play With 2 Players
To start a game, both players stand at the same end of the shuffleboard. Players toss a coin or otherwise choose
who shall shoot the first weight, and what color weights each shall have (it is an advantage to shoot last).
The first player slides his/her first weight toward the opposite end of the board, which becomes the scoring end.
His/Her opponent then shoots his/her first weight in a similar manner, attempting either to knock off the other
player’s first weight, or to outdistance it. The two players continue shooting their weights alternately, until all eight
weights have been shuffled. When this has been done, one round of play has been completed. The player who’s
leading weight is furthest down the board (away from the players) is the winner of the round. The winner’s score is
then totaled and registered on the scoreboard.
The players then proceed to the opposite end of the shuffleboard, where the weights are now resting. Another
round of play is begun in exactly the same manner as described above, from this end of the board, with the winner
of the previous round shooting first weight. The game continues for as many rounds as are necessary, until one player
has scored 15 or 21 points to win the game.
How To Play With 4 Players
When four players compete, they play as doubles teams of two players each. One player from each team is stationed
at each end of the board, so that two opposing players are at the same end, with their partners at the opposite end.
Having decided which team shoots first and which will shoot Red or Blue weights, the play begins as in a two-player
game – the first player slides his weights toward the opposite end of the board, which becomes the scoring end. The
opponent at his side then shoots his first Weight in a similar manner. The two players continue shooting their weights
alternately, until all eight weights have been shuffled. At this point, one round of play has been completed.
The players at the opposite end of the board, where the weights are now resting, clear the board and begin another
round of play from their end, in exactly the same manner and with the partner of the previous round’s winner
shooting the first weight. The players continue as many rounds as necessary, until one team has scored a total of
15 points in knock off typically (or some still play to 21 points).
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