If you lived in a neighborhood with lots of kids, you probably remember that one house that had an incredible basement where all the kids really liked hanging out. This was the house where a cool mom or dad had splurged and bought the family a nice table game like pool, air hockey, bubble hockey or shuffleboard. It might have seemed like an extravagance at the time, but they’re actually more affordable than you may have thought back when you were a kid.
There’s no shortage of websites like Craigslist, eBay and others where second hand table games are quite common. Families, like the ones you remember from childhood, often downsize into smaller homes and are forced to get rid of items like champion shuffleboard tables at a fraction of their original prices. There’s also, sadly, plenty of bars and restaurants that go out of business and sell their equipment at pennies on the dollar.
One thing you’ll want to remember when you pick up your own table game is the table game accessories. Items like cue chalk and shuffleboard wax aren’t optional, they’re essential for continuous gameplay.
Having your own basement game room may be a lot more accessible than you ever thought possible.