{"id":166,"date":"2020-05-11T12:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/?p=166"},"modified":"2023-07-01T11:26:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T15:26:38","slug":"shuffleboard-fact-and-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/05\/11\/shuffleboard-fact-and-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Shuffleboard Fact and Fiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Table Shuffleboard vs Deck Shuffleboard. What’s the difference.<\/h2>

If you hear the word \u201cshuffleboard\u201d and instantly envision a group of retirees on the deck of a cruise ship, or a fading triangle painted on the ground of an empty court in a public park, allow us to open your eyes to a whole new world you never knew existed.<\/p>

Here at The Shuffleboard Federation, to say we\u2019re passionate about table shuffleboard would be a bit of an understatement. Over the past 30+ years, we\u2019ve become the most trusted source for shuffleboard tables for sale online<\/a>, and we\u2019ve never stopped working to promote the centuries-old \u2014 but oft-misunderstood \u2014 game we love. Forget everything you thought you knew, and read on to learn just what is and isn\u2019t true about table shuffleboard.<\/p>

FICTION: There is only one type of shuffleboard.<\/strong><\/p>

Table shuffleboard is commonly confused with deck shuffleboard, but the two games are completely distinct from one another. We\u2019ve highlighted the three key differences in this colorful infographic.  
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\"Shuffleboard<\/figure>

FICTION: Shuffleboard is a game for the elderly.<\/strong><\/p>

Deck shuffleboard has historically been associated with senior citizens; the game\u2019s leisurely pace, lack of physical demands, and social atmosphere make it a natural fit for communities of older adults. But table shuffleboard is a favorite pastime among people of all ages. The game can be found in taverns, game rooms, homes, and office buildings across the globe. <\/p>

FACT: Shuffleboard is more than 500 years old.<\/strong><\/p>

While the actual origin of shuffleboard is in some dispute, historians report that an early version of the game was played in 15th Century England and became popular during the reign of King Henry VIII, which spanned from 1509 until the king\u2019s death in 1547. Shuffleboard eventually made its way \u201cacross the pond\u201d with the first American colonists.\u00a0<\/p>

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History’s Earliest Reference to Table Shuffleboard | The Pall Mall Court<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>

FACT: Shuffleboard\u2019s \u201cheyday\u201d here in the U.S. took place in the 1940s and 1950s.<\/strong><\/p>

The game grew in popularity during World War II, and as celebrities such as Merv Griffin and Betty Grable began to add shuffleboards to their homes, the trend continued to catch fire. In the 1950s, shuffleboard manufacturers organized the largest national shuffleboard tournaments in history, some drawing the participation of more than 500 teams.<\/p>

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United States Shuffleboard Championship Tournament<\/figcaption><\/figure>

FICTION: Table shuffleboard is an arcade game.<\/strong><\/p>

A shuffleboard table fits perfectly into any game room, whether it\u2019s in the basement of a home, the clubhouse of a residential community, or even the lounge area of a corporate office. As for the game itself, it\u2019s not just played at parties for some lighthearted fun. In fact, it\u2019s a competitive professional sport! Every year, the top international table shuffleboard players all gather for the North American Shuffleboard Championships, a tournament founded by The Shuffleboard Federation in 1990.<\/p>

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Shuffleboard Tables For The Office<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>

FACT: Table Shuffleboard has a Hall of Fame.<\/strong><\/p>

In 1995, to honor the game of table shuffleboard and most influential people in it, the Table Shuffleboard Hall of Fame was born. It still lives on today, with its membership continuing to grow. Our very own John McDermott is the youngest person ever inducted in the Table Shuffleboard Hall of Fame!<\/p>

FACT: The Shuffleboard Federation is a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to learn the game of table shuffleboard and start building their very own, fully-equipped shuffleboard venue in their home, business, or recreation center. <\/strong><\/p>

Our goal is to be the internet\u2019s ultimate authority on table shuffleboard. We\u2019re proud to offer a vast selection of fine shuffleboard tables and quality shuffleboard supplies and accessories<\/a> here on our website, and we\u2019ll be happy to answer any questions you might have about the game or our products. Contact us today for more information.
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Table Shuffleboard vs Deck Shuffleboard. What’s the difference. If you hear the word \u201cshuffleboard\u201d and instantly envision a group of retirees on the deck of a cruise ship, or a fading triangle painted on the ground of an empty court in a public park, allow…<\/p>\n

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