Board of the rings: a fun duel for all

Washer pitching includes two framed playing boards with cups in a pitching lane opposite each other. Players pitch four metal washers at a 3-inch hole in the boards from behind the play line, trying to drain a washer into the cups.

"We are a fun company, and we build fun stuff," said owner and designer Bret Nordquist. His washer boards now feature optional lights built into the cups for night play. Nordquist said of his designs that "no idea is too off the wall." All washer boards are built by hand and can be painted or stained in numerous designs.

ADDRESS: 14515 Glade Point Drive, Cypress

HOURS: 24/7, online       

PHONE: 832-334-3341

WEBSITE: www.customwasherboards.com

OWNER: Bret Nordquist

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Boards can be labeled with company logos or private labels. Common clients include tailgaters, oil companies, youth groups, schools, bars, restaurants and icehouses. They are also used as groomsmen gifts.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "We strive to get kids from in front of the TV and computer, and out into the yard to play. … We take our boards to the next level with detailed woodworking and custom staining, making them not only a great game, but great to look at as well." --Bret Nordquist, owner and designer