About us

Round four way ping pong table at Port Lavaca KOA Resort

About Us: Building Joy, One Game at a Time

At Stone Age Concrete Games, we believe in something simple, powerful, and a little bit radical in today’s world:

People need to play.

They need to laugh. They need to connect. They need to unplug and lean in and share space—physically, joyfully, and with one another.

Our mission is to make that possible, everywhere we can.

We design and build permanent, concrete game tables that spark joy, foster community, and create lasting moments in public spaces across the country. From ping pong tables in parks to foosball courts in schools, chess tables in plazas to domino tables in housing developments, our work lives at the intersection of durability and delight.

And it all starts with a question we ask ourselves every day:

What kind of joy will this unlock?



Dreaming up a world we want to play in!

Founder of Stone Age Concrete Games Lem James

Lem James

Lem saw Table Tennis Tables in the parks and school yards in Germany. "At the time I wanted to play table tennis in my local parks." In 2010 we founded the company to bring quality concrete games to outdoor spaces in the United States and beyond! I believe in the power of play to build strong communities and joyful places!

General manager and founder of Stone Age Concrete Games

Josh James 

Josh brought the idea to the table and has been instrumental in the founding and operations of Stone Age Concrete Games. Josh is now the Operations Manager, and is a linchpin for customer service and production.

Kendra Pettengill V.P. sales for Stone Age Concrete Games

Kendra Pettengill

2025 Update! We are celebrating Kendra's retirement! Instead of a watch she is getting a concrete ping pong table. Kendra is the foundation of our sales team and brings experience in government and B to B sales. Kendra is a strong and consistent voice helping our customers meet their needs. She is always interested in making that personal connection and bringing ideas for each individual project.

Production Manager Billie Maddux Stone Age Concrete Games Inc.

Billie Maddux

Our shop manager Billie Maddux is a fixture of our manufacturing process. When it comes to forming and building quality products Billie is the best in the world at this! Billie's love of life and play help shape our manufacturing culture. 

A Different Kind of Game Company

We’re not a toy brand or an entertainment startup. We don’t ship cardboard boxes of parts to your door. What we create is different.

We build real-world play infrastructure—artfully designed, sculpturally beautiful, and tough enough for all-weather, all-ages, all-year-round use.

We create:

  • Concrete Ping Pong Tables that anchor plazas and start tournaments between strangers.
  • Concrete Foosball Tables that survive sun, snow, and sibling rivalry.
  • Concrete Chess & Checkers Tables with marble or glass inlays that feel like public sculpture.
  • Concrete Cornhole Boards that don’t tip, crack, or disappear overnight.
  • Backgammon and Chinese Checkers Tables that combine ancient strategy with modern craftsmanship.
  • Domino Tables with recessed trays and built-in drink holders, honoring cultural traditions.
  • Ladder Ball, Shuffleboard, and Four-in-a-Row installations that add color and action to courtyards and rooftops.

And we install them in the places where people already gather—parks, schools, resorts, apartments, city squares, universities, and neighborhoods of every kind.

The Power of Play in Public

Play is often dismissed as trivial. We disagree.

At its best, play is how humans connect—how they test ideas, build relationships, strengthen communities, and heal. In a world that feels increasingly divided, isolated, and digitized, public play becomes a radical act of togetherness.

We’ve seen it firsthand:

  • Two strangers become teammates over a game of ping pong at a Shake Shack.
  • A teenager teaches their grandmother how to play ladder ball in a community courtyard.
  • A group of seniors meet weekly at the domino table for a game—and end up staying for hours.
  • College students challenge each other in high-stakes foosball battles outside the dorms.
  • Kids who’ve never spoken before become fast friends through a shared game of Four-in-a-Row.

These are not just games. They are moments. And these moments matter.

Built for Places That Last

Our name—Stone Age—is a nod to permanence, strength, and simplicity. It’s also a quiet challenge to throwaway culture.

We don’t build anything temporary. Every table we produce is:

  • Cast from reinforced concrete
  • Tamper-resistant
  • Weatherproof
  • Maintenance-free
  • Architecturally integrated

Where typical playground or park equipment wears out, breaks, or vanishes, ours doesn’t move. It doesn’t fade. It doesn’t falter.

It stands up to rain, snow, sun, skateboards, strollers, and endless gameplay—and looks good doing it.

Our tables become part of the environment. Part of the space’s identity. And part of its soul.

Designed for Beauty and Belonging

While strength matters, so does style.

We work with landscape architects, city planners, and design firms to create installations that fit the site, enhance the space, and invite interaction.

We offer:

  • Polished aggregate finishes that reveal the beauty of natural stone
  • Recycled glass aggregate options for sustainable sparkle
  • Marble and glass inlays that turn game boards into art
  • Custom colors and branding to match your palette or identity
  • Coordinated seating for a unified, intentional design

Our work has been featured in luxury apartment developments, award-winning park redesigns, university campuses, and public art installations—not just because it’s functional, but because it’s beautiful.

People see our tables and think: I want to play there.

That’s exactly the point.

Made for Everyone

From the start, we’ve committed to universal play—meaning our products are accessible, inclusive, and intuitive.

You don’t need instructions to start a game. You don’t need an app. You don’t need a key or reservation.

Our tables invite everyone to the party: children, seniors, tourists, students, families, and friends. We’ve seen our games used in:

  • Parks and plazas from San Antonio to Seattle
  • Resorts in Hawaii and Florida
  • Downtown rooftops in Los Angeles and New York
  • Correctional facilities and Navy installations
  • Schools, HOAs, and universities across the country

Whether you’re barefoot on the beach or bundled up in the Rockies, play belongs.

Our Values

At the heart of everything we do are three guiding principles:

1. Build Joy

We don’t just pour concrete—we build delight. Surprise. Laughter. Lightness. We believe joy is a public good, and we build places where it grows.

2. Design for Connection

We’re not selling games; we’re creating platforms for human connection. Every table is an opportunity for people to meet, engage, and belong.

3. Honor Craft and Permanence

We build to last, because places that bring people together should never be temporary. Our work is rooted in real craftsmanship, and it shows.

Our Story

Stone Age started with a simple idea: what if we took the games people love, and built them to live outdoors—forever?

From the first concrete ping pong table, we knew we were onto something. People stopped. Played. Talked. Laughed. That first project turned into another. And another. Now, Stone Age game tables are installed in hundreds of locations across the country—and growing fast.

What hasn’t changed is our core belief: well-designed play changes space—and changes lives.

Let’s Build Something Together

Whether you're a parks department reimagining civic space, a developer creating next-level amenities, or a community group dreaming of a more playful neighborhood—we’re here to help.

We’ll work with you to:

  • Choose the right games for your setting
  • Customize finishes, colors, and layouts
  • Collaborate with your designers and planners
  • Deliver and install on time and on spec
  • Celebrate what you’ve created together

You’ll be surprised how much joy one table can bring. Multiply that by a full game court? That’s magic.


In a World of Noise, Build a Place for Play

There’s a lot we can’t control in the world. But we can build places where people smile. Where they show up. Where they connect.

That’s what we’re building—one table at a time.

We are Stone Age Concrete Games, and we’re honored to be part of something bigger than concrete.

We’re part of joy.

We’re part of community.

We’re part of play.

Let’s build together.

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