Let the bags begin. Whether at a picnic, beer bash, tailgate party, or block party, the familiar thunk of a bag on board has begun. The bean bag game or Cornhole season has begun , with the onset of warm weather. The history of the game is a little fuzzy, with no verified facts as to its origin, however the beauty of the game is that anyone can play, men, women, or children. The game can be played anywhere, even inside provided you have the space and at least 12 feet of vertical clearance.
You can modify the game for the kids, but the standard throwing distance is thirty three feet front edge of board hole to front edge of other board hole. The regulation size board measures 4 ft. x 2ft, or 3ft x 2ft the smaller being the tailgate version it easily fits into the vehicle and adds a bit of portability. The height at the back of the board is 12 – 13 ½ inches and the height at the front can vary between 2 ½ to 4 inches. These dimensions can vary, so build what your comfortable with. The 6 inch holes are centered and cut 9 inches from the back of the board. Four bags are tossed alternately by the players (Singles or Doubles) and the game is won when an individual or team reaches 21, in the event of a tie you must win by two. When tossing, players can stand as far back as they like, but may not advance their front foot past the front of the board (no hunching). You can find a game just about anywhere the weather is warm and beer is cold. Associations devoted to corn hole can be found on the net, with rules, verbiage, and equipment readily available.
A diagram of the playing surface
