GAMEPLAY FAQ (Frequently Argued Questions)

Welcome to the PuckleBoard® FAQ page! PuckleBoard® is an innovative new game designed to provide endless fun. We've gathered valuable feedback from our customers, friends, family, and even rule enthusiasts to address common questions and settle disputes.
  
Here, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions to help you navigate any game-related questions. Remember, while we offer these guidelines, you have the flexibility to enjoy the game your way. Thank you for choosing PuckleBoard® – we’re excited for you to experience the fun!
  
For additional information or support, feel free to reach out. Happy gaming!
 

How do I set up the boards?

We recommend tossing from 8 ft away, which is exactly two Puckleboard lengths. You can either set the boards up with a 4 ft gap and shoot from behind or set them up with an 8 ft gap and stand on the front of the board to shoot. Whatever you like best!

Who shoots first?

Before the game starts, flip a puckle and call it in the air to see who shoots first/second in the first round. After the first round, the highest scorer of the previous round earns the right to shoot second. We believe shooting second is a distinct advantage as you can knock your opponent's puckles off and keep yours on with the last toss. 

Do points cancel each other out?

Any time opposing teams each have a puckle in the same scoring zone, the points associated with those puckles will zero each other out.

However, puckles in different zones do NOT cancel and score points for their respective zones. For example, if team A has a one and team B has a two, that round is scored 2-1 and each team gets their points. However, if each team has a two, neither team gets those points.

If you don’t like canceling puckles, that’s fine. Some people don’t like eating meat or making the bed when they wake up… just do what you like.

How many points does a puckle in between two scoring zones score?

We took a page out of ice hockey's book for this one. In order to score the higher value, the puckle must be all the way into the zone. For example, if the puckle is on the line between the red and blue, but you cannot see any blue behind the puckle when looking directly over top of it, it is still in the red zone and scores two points. 

What happens if I go over 21?

If it was your first puckle, the good news is you still have a few chances to knock it off or watch your opponent accidentally cancel it (they'll be embarrassed). If you do end the round with a score over 21, you've knocked yourself back to a predetermined number. We suggest 15, but you can make it whatever you want.

What happens if both teams end a round at exactly 21 points?

Congrats, you are playing a pretty intense game. You definitely don't want to lose this one now. When this happens, wipe the board clean and play the next round like that round never happened. Same score, same team going first, etc.

I've heard someone mention "stoplight"... what is that?

There may not be a more satisfying feeling in Puckleboard than "stoplighting" your opponent, because it wins the game instantly. To stoplight your opponent, you need to have a puckle in each scoring zone while your opponent has none on the board at all. Don't want to get stoplighted? Make sure you keep at least one puckle on the board!

Can a puckle touch the ground?

Umm, have you heard of gravity? The puckle should fall to the ground every time you throw it. All that matters is whether or not the puckle is on the board when the round is over. If there is question whether the puckle is on or off, slowly lift the board off of the ground (especially when playing in tall grass) and see if the puckle stays on.

What if my puckle lands on top of another puckle?

Pat yourself on the back, cause that's pretty cool. You don't get any real bonus points for it, though. Sorry.