Game Time

Shooting pool is so yesterday and playing table tennis is taking over the game scene, in homes, hotels, and bars. As with most trends in the U.S., this one surely began in NYC with Bryant Park setting up tables all summer for serious gamers to compete, and Susan Sarandon opened up her very own ping pong hall in NYC called Spin. Here are some fashionable ways to get your game on.

1. You won't lose your personal paddle with this colorful ping pong paddle and cover from Jonathan Adler.
2. Take table tennis to the office with this from Urban Outfitters.
3. Care for your paddles with a polka dot case from Spin.
4. A fun traditional set from the Conran Shop.

If you are afraid of a ping pong table not fitting in with your stylish home decor, never fear James Perse has created a limited edition environmentally farmed teak table sure to fit in with any mid century modern abode. If you happen to be in the market for a table, black is the way to go for its sleek qualities.

The design firm Aruliden came up with the ultimate conceptual table for Puma with a practical chalkboard top to help keep score, have winners autograph the top, or simply create your very own design.