Horsehoes, bocce ball and other backyard games have been popular for many years. There is another game that is a bit similar to these known as cornhole, that is gaining in popularity. Also known as bags, corn toss or bean bag toss, it can be an interesting way to entertain oneself.
Two teams play against one another and each team has a set of four bags. At times the bags have corn feed as filler, which is what gives the name of cornhole. Each team's bags need to look different, for example with different colors, in order to easily know which belong to which team.
In addition to the bags, the only other things needed are two platforms. These are about four feet long by two feet wide, each having a hole of six inches centered about nine inches from the top. The top is raised about a foot above the bottom to angle the platform. For game play, they are placed at a distance of 27 feet apart. Shorter distances can be used for young players or when there is not sufficient room.
Next to each platform are two imaginary pitcher's boxes, one on each side. This is the area from which the bags are thrown. A player may not step past the bottom of the platform when tossing a bag.
Cornhole can be played with teams of either one or two players. When there are two players, each one stands on opposite sides and remains there for the entire game. For games with one-player teams, both toss their bags from the same side.
For each round, each player throws four bags. The players can stand on either side of the platform but must stay on that side for all of their throws. The player or team that scored higher in the previous round throws first. If the scores were the same in the preceding round, then the team that pitched last in that round will go first in the next one.
For basic scoring, a bag that goes through the hole is worth three points. It doesn't matter whether it goes directly in, slides into the hole or is pushed in by a different bag. Any bag that is remaining on the board at the end of a round scores one point. Bags on the ground do not score any points. The first team to score 21 points wins the game.
There are a number of scoring variations. One variation is that a bag that is hanging partly over the hole is worth two points. Another is that a team must score exactly 21 points, without going over, in order to win. In the event of a tie score at or above 21, play generally continues until one team has a higher score at the end of a round.
Nobody knows for sure where the game of cornhole comes from. Regardless of where it originated, it is currently widely played and gaining in popularity. It's relatively easy to play and is likely to maintain its popularity for some time.
Two teams play against one another and each team has a set of four bags. At times the bags have corn feed as filler, which is what gives the name of cornhole. Each team's bags need to look different, for example with different colors, in order to easily know which belong to which team.
In addition to the bags, the only other things needed are two platforms. These are about four feet long by two feet wide, each having a hole of six inches centered about nine inches from the top. The top is raised about a foot above the bottom to angle the platform. For game play, they are placed at a distance of 27 feet apart. Shorter distances can be used for young players or when there is not sufficient room.
Next to each platform are two imaginary pitcher's boxes, one on each side. This is the area from which the bags are thrown. A player may not step past the bottom of the platform when tossing a bag.
Cornhole can be played with teams of either one or two players. When there are two players, each one stands on opposite sides and remains there for the entire game. For games with one-player teams, both toss their bags from the same side.
For each round, each player throws four bags. The players can stand on either side of the platform but must stay on that side for all of their throws. The player or team that scored higher in the previous round throws first. If the scores were the same in the preceding round, then the team that pitched last in that round will go first in the next one.
For basic scoring, a bag that goes through the hole is worth three points. It doesn't matter whether it goes directly in, slides into the hole or is pushed in by a different bag. Any bag that is remaining on the board at the end of a round scores one point. Bags on the ground do not score any points. The first team to score 21 points wins the game.
There are a number of scoring variations. One variation is that a bag that is hanging partly over the hole is worth two points. Another is that a team must score exactly 21 points, without going over, in order to win. In the event of a tie score at or above 21, play generally continues until one team has a higher score at the end of a round.
Nobody knows for sure where the game of cornhole comes from. Regardless of where it originated, it is currently widely played and gaining in popularity. It's relatively easy to play and is likely to maintain its popularity for some time.
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