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How to Play Cornhole

June 28, 2023 2 min read

How to Play Cornhole

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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