Based in Ohio, Elakai Outdoor makes games designed to look at home in a living room, on a patio, or wherever people gather. Its small-batch pieces use materials such as solid wood and hand-poured resin, so natural grain, tonal variation, and artisan finishes give each game its own character. Elakai also creates custom game sets and gifting experiences for weddings, corporate events, and other occasions, and donates 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations.
Late for the Sky Production CompanySince 1984, Cincinnati-based Late for the Sky Production Company has been making specialty board games, beginning with MIAMIOPOLY and growing its college-themed games into a catalog covering about 80 major U.S. universities. The company also creates custom games built from a client’s own ideas, images and traditions. Its games are made in the USA at its Cincinnati facility, using domestic components and an evolving mix of recycled and recyclable materials.CINCINNATI, OH
WyrmwoodBorn on Etsy in 2012 from the weekly game nights of childhood friends Douglas Costello, Ed Maranville and Ian Costello, Wyrmwood makes solid-wood gaming tables and accessories for the tabletop community. Its signature Prophecy and Modular tables turn a playing surface into adaptable furniture, with features such as recessed game vaults, reversible surfaces and magnetic accessory systems. The Massachusetts-based company says its American craftspeople build for longevity while sourcing wood through reputable sellers, reducing waste and supporting conservation and reforestation efforts.TAUNTON, MA
Plank & HideFrom its Cincinnati base, Plank & Hide makes furniture for gathering, spanning indoor game-room pieces and outdoor living collections. Its designs pair a furniture-maker’s eye for solid materials and heirloom construction with practical use, from tournament-grade pool tables to weather-ready seating. The company sells through more than 200 retailers worldwide.CINCINNATI, OH
Poly ConceptsPoly Concepts is a family-owned, small-town Ohio manufacturer with a 30,000-square-foot operation. The company designs and makes durable outdoor furniture in the USA for residential and commercial settings, with an emphasis on comfortable, low-maintenance pieces built to handle changing weather.ST HENRY, OH