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Stuck at Home? We Can Help
Mar 17, 2020
Let us help your family conquer boredom while you're stuck indoors.
As we all know, we may be stuck in our homes for just a bit, which could get pretty boring! There is only some much AMI work you can do, TV/YouTube you can watch, and video games you can play. Have you thought about getting something new to entertaining you and your family? Here at Jones Brothers Pool Tables, we have a few solutions to conquer the boredom.
#1: Table Games
You don't have to be an expert to have some fun with table games...yes, even chess. You look up different chess games that any kid would love and that beginners would even love. Not only is chess an excellent educational tool that helps strengthen both sides of your brain, but the game is also an endless source of pleasure.
You can start out a little easier with a game of checkers. This easy to love game will keep you entertained while learning strategy. Now, Chinese checkers on the other hand...maybe a little more difficult for little ones to learn.
#2: Cards
It's hard to believe, but sometimes all you need to get rid of that bored feeling, is a simple set of traditional playings cards. Just think of the number of games that can be played for all ages groups with only 52 cards. Here are a few of our favs:
- War - It's a classic and easier to learn
- Gold Fish - Test your matching (and bluffing) skills
- Slap Jack - Put those reflexes to the test
- Memory - See how well your memory is doing
- Rummy - A little harder, but still entertaining
- Spoons - This has been known to get a bit physically, but offers a lot of laughs
#3: Darts
We know what you are thinking...DARTS?!?! FOR KIDS?!? We say YES! Did you know that there are dart boards that don't use the sharpened darts...they are magnetic, soft-tipped or even velcro.
Darts teaches math and concentration and can keep those young and old entertained for hours. For those who are older, darts can be a competitive game for those that are skilled. For the younger players, it will not only teach kids counting skill, it will teach them patience (since they have to wait their turn).
So, if you're looking for a little entertainment, that is known to reduce stress, this game is perfect.
#4: Air Hockey, Foosball, & Ping Pong
Air hockey, ping pong (or table tennis) and foosball are really fun games that some people take very seriously. They can get you up and off the couch for a little physical activity without being too intense. This mean that just about anyone of every age can enjoy any one of these games.
For kids, these games are not only hours of fun, but they will help them with their hand eye coordination. If you are playing with 4 players, it teaches them the value of teamwork. For older players, all of these games will help to keep their reflexes sharp and help them to socialize.
Any one of these games will be tons of family fun and will be sure to cure the boredom while being stuck at home.
#5: Shuffleboard
If you have a little extra space and you need a surefire way of adding a lot of fun to your space, then you should consider getting a shuffleboard table. Shuffleboard is one of those games that most people get really into. So into, that they forget about everything else...even time!
Since the rules of the game are fairly simple, people of all ages can enjoy playing. Not only are the rules simple, the game is pretty easy to play (if you are playing for fun that it). Players of every age will spend hours spending time with their family and friends while playing. So, think of the cost of a shuffleboard table as an investment into family entertainment that will last for years to come.
#6: Pool or Billards
Pool is a game that can be played by almost anyone! Even children can learn to play this game. As long as that can hold a cue and see the balls, they are good to go.
For children, playing pool helps build their concentration and it teaches them geometry...yes, geometry! So, take that MATH! Older players reap the benefits of pool helping with balance, muscle strength, and socialization.
Playing pool is a game of ability and technique, but its also an excellent way to add some fun in your home. Like the shuffleboard table, a pool table is an investment in spending time with your family and friends.
We all know that most people love playing shuffleboard, and if you are looking to buy or have purchased a shuffleboard table, you will need to know all of the ins and outs. We thought we could help with that!
The game of darts is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age or gender, and it's becoming more and more popular. People play for fun while others take this sport very seriously...very, very seriously. We have gathered up a few facts about how to set up your new dartboard and other how to's like how to play, how to throw, etc.
FACTS: Table-tennis or, yes, ping-pong is indeed a sport (most people don't know that). Thi s sport is for EVERYONE! It can be played for someone's whole life! You can be male or female, young or old, disabled or able-bodied and can compete against each other. No matter if you're 18 months old or 100, you can still master this game! It is the third largest participation sport in the world right after soccer and cricket. The best player in history is Sweden (nope, not Chinese...GASP). His name is Jan-Ove Waldner or “The Mozart of Table Tennis” as he is known in this sport. Before his retirement in 2016, he had won 16 World Championships medals AND a gold and silver medals in the Olympics. HISTORY: The game as we know it started in England in the 1800's. The creators tried to mimic the popular lawn tennis for the indoors. We would say that they succeeded. Names such as Ping-Pong, Indoor Tennis, & Gossima were originally trademarked names form the earliest manufactures all for the same game, table tennis. In the 1920's, owners of the "Ping-Pong" name actually threatened legal action for anyone using that name without using their equipment. This is around the time that "Table Tennis" became the official name of the sport. HEALTHY BENEFITS: It puts less stress on the joints if played recreationally and provides some with needed exercise. Table-tennis has been shown to activate more parts of the brain than any other sport. Doctors recommend table-tennis to the elderly to help battle mental diseases such as Alzheimer’s & dementia. Exercise keeps the body young and table-tennis is an excellent way to keep the brain young. Don't believe us? Check out this story from ABC News: This is Your Brain on Ping Pong Playing table tennis improves hand-eye coordination. Playing stimulates mental alertness, concentration and tactical strategy as well. This makes it the perfect game for young people to sharpen reflexes, and for older people to refine tactics. Considering the fact that the sport is entertaining and can be fast paced, it can be a fun and easy way to burn calories. As with any sport, this is a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends which is great for your mental health. RANDOM FACTS: There is an actual Governing Body & Constitution of Table Tennis called the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)...It's not as scary as it sounds we hope! The rules have mostly remained the same for over 100 years. Ping Pong reunited China with the world! In 1971, China invited the USA, Canada, England & Columbia to play a friendly ping pong tournament. This was after China had not spoken to these countries in over 6 years. This tournament became known at the Ping Pong Diplomacy. After this, political relations between the US & China started to soften up a bit and in 1972, President Richard Nixon visited China in order to develop collaboration between the two countries. China has over 100 million table tennis players with 40,000 of those being pros. Table tennis was banned in the Soviet Union from around 1930 to 1950. They believed that the sport was harmful to the eyes.
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Shuffleboard is a unique game for all ages that dates back over 500 years. If you can stand or even sit at the end of a shuffleboard table, you can glide the pucks down the table. Shuffleboard has made a strong, steady climb back over the last decade with few changes. The gaining of its popularity is due to the fact that is easy to learn and easy to play. If you are ready to start playing or just want to learn more about the game, check out a few facts about this game below. WHAT YOU NEED To play shuffleboard, the major things that you need are: Shuffleboard table - Come by Jones Brothers and we'll help you find the perfect table! Set of pucks Scoring Beads - A scoring bead is designed like an abacus. It is a means of scoring in table shuffleboard. Bowling Pins - This gives players different options of playing the game. HOW TO PLAY The first player slides his/her first puck to the other end of the board trying to make in to one of the numbers blocks labeled "1, 2, or 3". Then his/her opponent shoots his/her own puck with an attempt to knock off the first player's puck. It might also be to shoot their punk further down the board than their opponent. The choice depends on the skill and the instinct of the player. Both players continue to shoot their pucks in an alternating turn until all the pucks have been shuffled (played). This makes it a single round. The player whose puck moves furthest down the board is the winner, and they collect the number of points that correspond with the number block that their punk in on. The game can be played by two people (single) and also by four people (double). TIPS P lacement of your puck is crucial. This is a skill that needs constant practice. It is important to place your puck at the far end of the board without it falling out of the large framed triangle at the end of the court. B e offensive minded: As you learn how to play shuffleboard, try to knock off your opponent’s highest scoring pucks to prevent them from scoring. Be defensive minded. You have to place many of your pucks in front of your highest scoring puck so that your opponent will not be able to knock you off or score. FACTS SIZE OF THE BOARD Shuffleboard tables range in size from 9 to 22 feet in length, 16 to 20 inches in width and the thickness of the board ranges from 1.5 inches to 3 inches. The most common tables are between 12' to 16' in length. Just remember when purchasing a shuffleboard table you will need to leave space in your room to have at least 2 feet on each end for players to shoot. This means if you were buying a 14' table you will need a space of at least 18' to make it easier to play. SHUFFLEBOARD "SAND" Shuffleboard "sand" is not sand at all! Shuffleboard wax, also known as sand or salt, is a what is sprinkled on table to decrease friction between the puck and the table. It also helps to preserve the tables thickness, and increase the speed of weights as they glide across the table. It is one of the most essential accessories you need to play table shuffleboard. SHUFFLEBOARD TABLES ARE NOT FLAT You read that right! Shuffleboard tables are usually concave meaning that the table bows down slightly in the center. This helps keep the pucks on the table instead of flying off. SHUFFLEBOARD PLACEMENT You want to keep your shuffleboard table away from windows because of the inconsistencies in the daily changes in temperature and sun exposure. The sun will dry out your table's surface and can even bow your table.
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