If you're just starting table shuffleboard, it can be quite confusing. You should be familiar with the basic rules of table shuffleboard before you can start playing. There are many variations of shuffleboard. Each game has its own rules. Crazy Eight is one of these variations. It's a slightly more difficult version than the standard version. The unique scoring system awards points in different ways.
You should be aware that table shuffleboard only gives each player one chance to score during a round. In most games, the first player to reach 15 or 21 points wins. The remaining players can choose to shoot a second game. A player can also take a shot in the "hammer" shot, which is the final shot in a round.
Your first goal in a game of shuffleboard is to get your ball closest to the end. It is done by moving your puck from the edge towards the middle of the board. This will require you to slide the board along the edge. It's important that you stand behind your opponent when you're ready for shooting.
After your puck lands, it's a good idea to push it into the right spot to score. You can move the puck forward or backwards depending on where it is. This will allow you to score the most points. However, you should always keep a foot planted on the ground behind the table.
Each player has three scoring zones. Each zone awards different amounts of points to players. For example: The first zone grants one point for every puck landed in it. The second zone offers two points for each puck. The third section gives three points for each puck. The puck must cross the line between "2" and "3" areas to score in the third area.
The last scoring area, located at the bottom of the table across from the foul line, is the one that crosses the middle. Pucks that do not clear the foul line are out of play. A puck caught on the foul line will not be awarded points unless it lands correctly.
Pucks have a number. 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 come in eight sets and are weighted. They measure 2.3125 inches wide. The regulation-size puck weighs 12 ounces while the recreational puck can weigh between 11 and 15 ounces. For games played on narrow surfaces, smaller pucks can be used, while larger pucks can be used for larger surfaces.
Knock Off, which is playable with four people, is one of the most popular versions of shuffleboard. Crazy Eight, which is a variation of classic games, is also very popular.