How to Play
Cornhole
America's Favorite Backyard Game
There's a reason this game has been a backyard favorite for decades. The simple rules and easy-going character of the game makes it accessible to all ages and abilities. All you need is some bags, boards, a few friends and you're ready to play! Cornhole is a great way to spend time outside and enjoy a casual, competitive game in the company of others. After all, what's better than having fun and socializing in the great outdoors?
Time to Play
15 minutes
Matchups
Head to Head | 1v1 or 2v2
Difficulty
Fun for everyone
Location
Playing outdoors is always recommended
What do you need?
2 Cornhole Boards
8 Cornhole Bags (4 of each color)
How far apart are the boards?
Legally it's 27 feet.
If everyone agrees, move them closer. Or further away. What are we, the cornhole police?
The Rules of Cornhole
Objective: Be the first team to score at least 21 points
1. Take your spots
Line up at the board next to your opponent. If you're playing with four players, line up directly across from your teammate. Make sure all bags are at one of the boards.
2. Pitching the bags
In each inning, players alternate tossing bags until each player has tossed all four of his/her bags.
3. Taking Score
Players at the footboard take score. The approved scoring method for cornhole is cancellation scoring. See "Scoring" section for more information on how to score points.
4. Continue playing rotation
Players at the footboard continue pitching bags back toward the headboard. The team that scored in the previous round has honors and will toss first in the next inning of play. Play continues with a consistent playing rotation.
5. Winning the game
The first team to score 21 points wins the game!
Busting over 21 points is not an official rule. But, it's still a fun way to play. Play with your own house rules to make your own fun!
Scoring
Cancellation scoring is the approved scoring method for cornhole. This means the points of one team cancel out the points of the opposing team. Only one team scores in each round.
A bag on the ground is worth 0 points.
A bag on the board is worth 1 point.
A bag in the hole is worth 3 points.
Cancellation Scoring Example
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