If you have just watched one of our Learn to Play Crokinole videos (either the Learn to Play in 2 Minutes ,the Beginners Guide to Crokinole, or our National Crokinole Association Rules video), there’s a few things that could have come to mind for you:
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You thought, “That looks fun — I want to try this.”
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Or worse (and better), you thought, “Oh no… I think I need this game.”
Either way — welcome. Crokinole has a way of doing that to people.
What usually comes next is a quick search for a board… and that’s where things can get confusing fast. Prices are all over the place, as is the quality. Every option you see comes in a different shape, colour, and size. With all of the variety, it’s hard to know what actually matters and what doesn’t.
For us, the choice is simple: the option that gives the best playing experience of the game you want to dive into – that’s why a Tracey Board is the best choice for you.
Your First Crokinole Board Matters More Than You Think
Crokinole is a game of precision, touch, and feel. The board isn’t just a surface — it is the game.
A poorly made board can:
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Kill shots that should slide smoothly.
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Have lines that are drawn on, inaccurate, or even etched into the surface, which not only looks bad but also interferes with good gameplay.
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Have pegs that are crooked, unsteady, and fly off the board when hit with too much force.
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Turn learning the game into an exercise in frustration – and not the fun kind
When people bounce off Crokinole, it’s rarely because they don’t like the game; It’s because they played it on a board that didn’t do it justice.
A great board, on the other hand, disappears. The shots feel right. The game flows. You start improving naturally — and suddenly Crokinole becomes that game everyone asks to play again.
What Makes a Tracey Crokinole Board Different?
Jeremy Tracey, the founder of Tracey Boards, was trained by Willard Martin. Willard spent 30 years building the Willard Board, the official board for the World Crokinole Championships. Willard passed the torch onto us, and that level of quality has and always will be our highest priority.
Here’s what that means in practice:
Tournament-Grade Playability
Our boards are built to the same standards used in competitive play, including those seen at the World Crokinole Championships. The surface is fast, consistent, and designed to reward skill — not fight it.
Precision Where It Counts
From perfectly positioned posts to carefully finished playing surfaces, everything is measured, tested, and refined. Crokinole is a millimetre game. We build accordingly.
Crafted, Not Mass-Produced
Each Tracey Board is made with care, intention, and an eye for detail. These aren’t churned out on an assembly line. They’re built by people who actually play the game — and care deeply about how it should feel.
Beautiful Enough to Live Out, Not Hide Away
Crokinole shouldn’t be a closet game. Our boards are designed to be proudly displayed — whether that’s in a games room, a living room, or on the wall between sessions.
“But I’m Just Getting Started …”
Perfect. That’s exactly when a good board matters most.
Many people assume they should “start cheap” and upgrade later. In Crokinole, that usually means buying twice — and spending more in the long run.
A Tracey Board:
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Grows with your skill level
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Feels great on day one and ten years from now
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Never becomes the reason you miss a shot
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Holds its value and reputation over time
This isn’t a disposable purchase. It’s a long-term game piece — something you’ll bring out for family, friends, holidays, and tournaments for decades.
Crokinole: Bringing People Together
One of the best things about Crokinole is how quickly it pulls people in. You don’t need a rulebook marathon. Within minutes, people are flicking discs, laughing, and getting competitive in the best possible way.
A great board amplifies that magic.
We’ve heard from countless customers who say the same thing:
“I bought this board for myself… and now it’s the most-played game in the house.”
That’s not an accident.
If You’re Going to Do It — Do It Right
Crokinole isn’t a trend for us. It’s a passion. It’s craftsmanship. It’s community.
If that How to Play video sparked something — curiosity, excitement, or a sudden urge to clear off your table — then you’re already on the path. Choosing the right board simply makes sure the journey starts (and stays) fun.
A Tracey Board isn’t just how you start playing Crokinole.
It’s how you fall in love with it.