For more than 40 years, Verus Sports has made recreational game equipment, from bean-bag toss sets to gear for backyard and court play. Its product line includes a distinctive Glo-Bright bean-bag toss game whose LED-lit targets, bags and scorers keep games going after dark, alongside regulation-style wooden toss sets.
BruBagVeteran-owned and family-run, BruBag is an American-made game company known for turning backyard play into a faster blend of beer pong and cornhole. Its portable 2-in-1 game sets are built to order in the USA for casual gatherings and social leagues, with custom designs available for special events.WEBSTER, NY
OnTop Ball TossOnTop is a yard-game brand built around its signature OnTop Ball Toss game, formerly known by that name, and a community of players of all ages. It shares rules and strategy guidance while working toward an updated, more affordable version of the game.SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH
SlingerSlinger designs portable ball launchers that double as sports bags, beginning with its tennis machine and expanding into pickleball and other racquet sports. Built around the idea that players should be able to own an affordable, accessible practice partner, the company’s bag-style launcher carries equipment and up to 144 balls while providing adjustable feeds for solo training. Slinger says its launcher has reached more than 70,000 sales across 60-plus markets in its first 36 months of operations.BALTIMORE, MD
Chippo Golf LLCFounded by avid golfers and competitive backyard gamers Brendan and Matt, Chippo Golf makes a golf-and-cornhole game for beaches, backyards, tailgates and other social settings. The company launched after a successful Kickstarter campaign in January 2017, then earned the Best New Product Award at the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show. Its newer Chippo GO version makes the game lightweight and packable, while Chippo for Charity has supported more than 100 charities in its first year.MASSAPEQUA, NY