Cornhole
The All-American Yard Game
Often called the “Bean Bag Toss,” Cornhole is a simple yet addictive game of accuracy and skill that has become a staple at tailgates, barbecues, beaches, and parties across the United States.
What is Cornhole?
Cornhole is a lawn game where two teams or individuals take turns throwing fabric bags (originally filled with corn kernels, hence the name) onto a raised platform, or board, with a hole in the far end.
The Goal: Be the first team to reach 21 points exactly, by either sinking the bags into the hole or landing them on the board.
The Rules and Scoring:
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The Court: Two Cornhole boards (approximately 2×4 feet) are placed facing each other, usually separated by a distance of about 27 feet (8.2 meters).
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The Bags: Eight bags are used, typically four of one color (e.g., blue) and four of another (e.g., red).
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The Play: Players alternate throws until all eight bags have been tossed.
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Cancellation Scoring (Crucial Rule): Points are only awarded to the team that scores more points in a round. The lower score cancels out the higher score.
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3 Points: A bag that goes through the hole (Cornhole).
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1 Point: A bag that lands and remains on the board (Coonbag / Woody), without touching the ground.
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0 Points: A bag that hits the ground before landing on the board, or hangs over the edge and touches the ground (Dirty Bag)
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Scoring Example:
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- Team A scores 6 points (two bags in the hole).
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- Team B scores 4 points (one bag in the hole, one on the board).
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- Round Score: 6 – 4 = 2 points awarded to Team A.
The game continues until one team reaches 21 points or more. It is a deceptively simple game that combines strategic throwing with a fun, social atmosphere.