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Shuffle Board Hire

Hire from £495.

Table Shuffleboard Hire

Shuffleboard - also called table shuffleboard, American shuffleboard, or just shuffle board - is the pub game where you slide weighted pucks down a long waxed table toward the scoring end. The table's marked with zones worth one, two and three points, and you're trying to land your pucks in the higher scores while knocking your opponent's off. Only the player with the furthest puck scores each round, so there's a bit of strategy to it alongside the sliding.

Ours is a 9ft table - that's the full length of the playing surface, just under 2.7 metres. It comes with eight pucks (four red, four blue), the pushers to slide them with, and a tin of shuffleboard wax to keep the surface running smooth. Two players head-to-head, or you can play doubles with teams of two.

The game's been around since the 15th century, started on ships' decks, and the table version turned up in American bars and rec rooms. It's the sort of thing that pulls people in because it looks easy but takes a few goes to get the hang of, which is what makes it work at events where you want something social happening in the background.

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Groomsmen playing shuffleboard at a rustic wedding reception, groom watching in navy suit
Table length
9ft
Players
2-4
Pucks included
8
Years hiring games
25+

Where it works

Shuffleboard suits events where you want something going on without it taking over. It doesn't need a supervisor explaining rules - people pick it up in about thirty seconds and then they're arguing about whether the puck was over the line. We've hired them for:

  • Corporate fun days and team-building events
  • Wedding receptions as a side game while guests mill about
  • Exhibition stands at NEC Birmingham, ExCeL London and Manchester Central
  • Office parties and Christmas events
  • School and university socials
  • Hospitality suites and break-out areas at conferences

It works because it's competitive without being physical, and a game is short enough that there's always someone waiting to have a go next. If you're running a tournament across a day, it fills the between-times nicely.

Shuffle board table in warehouse with Leader Board scoring sign, polished concrete floor, blue tape marking activity zone

Shuffle Board is suitable for

  • Awards Evenings

  • Office Parties

  • School Events

  • University Events

  • Team Building Events

  • Networking Events

  • Staff Engagement

Branding

The table skirt and rail both take custom branding, printed and applied by our in-house team before delivery and removed afterwards. We've wrapped shuffle boards for corporate events where the client wanted their logo and colours running down the side of the table, and it turns a hire item into something that reads as part of your branded stand build rather than a piece of kit you've dropped in.

Panel Price
Branded rail £125
Branded skirt £195

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Head-on view of shuffle board table with red stretch-fitted skirt, chrome trim, wood playing surface, event setting with purple lighting

Size

Floor Space Height
Table size: 10ft x 2.5ft 3.2ft
Room to play: 14ft x 4ft -

The playing surface is 9ft (274cm) long by 20 inches (51cm) wide, which is the standard for a 9ft shuffleboard table. The overall table including the rails and gutters comes to about 10ft by 2.5ft. You'll want at least 2ft of clearance at each end for players to slide, and a bit of room either side.

The table folds and can be manoeuvred through a standard doorway, but it won't go up a flight of stairs or around a particularly tight corridor. Check your venue access with us before booking if the room is upstairs or awkwardly positioned.

What's included

  • Delivery, setup and collection by our own team in our own vehicles
  • 9ft shuffleboard table with playing surface treated and waxed
  • Eight pucks (four red, four blue) and pushers
  • Shuffleboard wax to keep the surface running smooth
  • 24hr telephone support throughout your event
  • £5M public liability insurance as standard
  • Risk assessments and method statements emailed to you or your venue before the event
  • Optional trained attendant to run the game hands-free, so your own team can stay on conversations

The hire price covers a 24-hour period, and longer hires are available. Putting several items on one delivery brings the per-item cost down, so contact us for a quote if you're building a wider package.

Suitability

  • Indoors on Artificial Grass
  • Indoors on Hard Surface
  • Outdoors on Grass
  • Outdoors on Hard Surface

Suitable for adults and children.

The table is designed for indoor use primarily, but the surface holds up to a day outside at a summer event. We'd recommend a cover or a shaded spot if it's going to be left out overnight, and avoid using it in rain - the wax and water don't mix well.

Why not add?

Common Questions

What's the difference between table shuffleboard and deck shuffleboard?

Table shuffleboard - the one we hire - is played on a long waxed wooden table where you slide pucks with your hands. Deck shuffleboard is the outdoor version played on a concrete court where you push discs with a long cue, like they do on cruise ships. Same basic idea, different equipment. The table version is what you'll find in pubs and bars, and it's the one that works well for events because it's self-contained and doesn't need much space.

How many people can play at once?

Two players head-to-head, or you can play doubles with teams of two. Each player gets four pucks per round - four red, four blue - and you take turns sliding them toward the scoring end. A round takes about five minutes, so there's a steady turnover if you've got a queue building.

Does the table need power?

No. The table itself is just a surface - there's nothing electronic in it, so it doesn't need a socket or a generator. That's one of the reasons it works well on exhibition stands and in marquees where power isn't always handy.

Can it be used outdoors?

The table is designed for indoor use primarily, but the surface holds up to a day outside at a summer event. We'd recommend a cover or some shade if it's going to be left out overnight, and avoid using it in rain - the wax and water don't mix well. If you're after something that's properly outdoor-rated, Giant Connect 4 or Giant Jenga might be better options.

How much space do we need around the table?

The table itself is 10ft long and 2.5ft wide. You'll want at least 2ft of clearance at each end for players to slide, and a bit of room either side for spectators. So a 14ft by 4ft space is the practical minimum. For a tournament setup with people standing around, a bit more room helps.

Venues we deliver to

From our warehouse in Rotherham we're five minutes from the A1, M1 and M18, which puts the big exhibition halls within easy reach. We deliver regularly to NEC Birmingham, ExCeL London, Manchester Central, Olympia London, Harrogate Convention Centre and ACC Liverpool, as well as across South and West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. Europe-wide delivery is available for larger packages.

We've been hiring out event games since 1999, and we own and maintain our shuffle boards in our 25,000 sq ft warehouse in Rotherham. That puts most of the country within reach - South and West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, the East Midlands and the North East are all straightforward, and we deliver regularly to London, Birmingham and major exhibition venues. If you're putting together a sports games or exhibition games package, one delivery covers the lot.

Gallery

  • Two men playing shuffleboard in a home dining room, warm evening lighting

  • Groomsmen playing shuffleboard at a rustic wedding reception, groom watching in navy suit

  • Low-angle view down the length of the table, two men playing in a warm indoor setting

  • Two men playing in a pub or restaurant setting, light wood surface with shuffleboard wax

  • Indoor game in progress, honey-toned wood surface with red pucks visible

  • Two players in a dining room, scoring zones marked 1-2-3, pendant lighting

  • Event venue with purple ambient uplighting, full-length table view, red pucks

  • Banquet hall setup, blue pucks lined up at near end, purple ambient lighting

  • Head-on view with red stretch-fitted skirt, chrome trim, event setting with purple lighting

  • Warehouse setup with Leader Board scoring sign, polished concrete floor, blue tape marking activity zone

  • Event setup with black spandex skirt, blue pucks, leader board sign, bright warehouse lighting

Related Products

Shuffle board is a social game for hospitality areas, parties and after-dinner events. It pairs nicely with the bar and lounge-style games below - particularly air hockey, the pool table and table football, which are a common grouping. If you want a games-room feel for an event, drop us a message and we'll put a package together.

Hire the Shuffle Board

Send your dates, venue and audience size and we'll come back with a quote. If you'd like the table branded for your event, or a few games together for a hospitality corner, mention it in your message and we'll work up the options.

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