A shuffle board game system includes a shuffle board game apparatus and a method of playing a game. The board game apparatus includes a base, a symmetrical, enclosed, cross-configured shuffle board with a target pattern at the center with multiple playing pieces that can be distributed from each of the four ramps surrounding the board. The method of playing includes each of four players strategically launching their respective playing pieces from a ramp toward the target pattern or to block another player's ramp. Each player seeks to gain the most points based upon the proximity of their playing pieces to spaces within the target pattern.

The present disclosure is directed to a playing surface for a shuffleboard including an impregnated substance. The playing surface may include a base layer, a first finish layer, and a second finish layer. In some embodiments, the base layer may be made of wood and the first and second finish layers may be formed from a polymer or epoxy. The first finish layer may be produced by pouring a first layer of epoxy onto the base layer, and the second finish layer may be produced by pouring a second layer of epoxy onto the first finish layer at least 24 hours after the pouring of the first layer of epoxy. The second finish layer may be impregnated with a particulate substance after a predetermined amount of time has passed since the pouring of the second layer of epoxy.

A base assembly includes a base and at least one ribbon. The base is configured to move across a surface. The base includes a target zone configured to be hit by a gameplay object. The at least one ribbon is configured to expand and retract and connect to a connection point. The at least one ribbon at least partially defines an arena. The at least one ribbon expands or retracts in response to movement of the base, thereby dynamically changing at least one of: a size of the arena or a shape of the arena.