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Elevate your game nights with these items from local brands and shops

Hosting the next gaming get-together or organizing an upcoming match? Don’t settle for boring game accessories. Look around the Capital Region for unique pieces, from mahjong mats featuring designs by a local artist to a performance-focused pickleball paddle by a Baton Rouge-based brand.


This article was originally published in the September 2026 issue of 225 Magazine.

Olivia Deffes
Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.