Everything You Want To Know About Playing Cornhole: The Best Backyard Game Ever!
Who knew when I wrote about playing with my friend's Cornhole (game!) a month ago, that article would quickly become one of our most popular?
So, I decided to find out everything I could about this FUN game...
And, after playing it myself for the first time just weeks ago, I have to admit... while I had terrible aim, no power, and barely scored any points, it was a heck of a way to pass the time!
Look Who's Playing Cornhole...
This backyard game of yesteryear is making a HUGE comeback these days. In fact, Cornhole is becoming the trendy new bean bag game in the U.S.!Practically every week, I hear of another person touting the praises of Cornhole, like Dierks Bently (of Country Music fame -- "What Was I Thinkin?", "Lot of Leavin' Left to Do"), who says it's his band's favorite thing to do between gigs!
In Illinois (and plenty of other places I'm sure), they even have what they call Bag Bars where they play this bean bag toss game religiously... over beer! Now, THAT's my kind of bar game!
Play Cornhole Online
- There's even an online version of Cornhole so you can play the game at your computer. This one is quite realistic!
- Here's another online Cornhole game, but it's not nearly as challenging as the game above.
...One thing's for sure:
I'm much better online than in real life.
If you REALLY want to get good at Cornhole, try this on for size!... It's an illustration which depicts the science of the toss and ways to improve your Cornhole score.
Where To Get A Cornhole Set
If you'd like to build your own Cornhole game, here are the dimensions and step-by-step directions for building your own Cornhole boards and bags.
If you're interested in buying a Cornhole set, consider these:
- All Things Cornhole
- The Cornhole Shop
- Baggo
- Whetstone Products
- Beanbag Fun
- Collegiate Cornhole Boards
- AJJ Cornhole
- Ladder Bags Cornhole Game
Cool Cornhole Accessories
What about a caddy to hold your snacks, drinks, and even a scorecard?... Check out the Score Tower Cornhole Scoreboard Caddy!
This elaborate corn hole score tower might just be the best way to keep score.
You'll find everything under the sun related to Cornhole on eBay!
For all our favorite cornhole things, check out The Fun Times Guide To Cornhole & Bean Bag Games
Cornhole Clothing & Gear
- One-of-a-Kind Cornhole T-shirts
- Cornhole Baseball Script Items
- Cornhole Mania Apparel
- "Cornhole Tournament Champ" Men's Sleeveless Tee
What Others Are Saying About Cornhole
Aside from all the comments to my first post, there are are lot of other people talking up this one-of-a-kind backyard pastime:
- Check out these forum posts from diehard Cornholers.
- Proof that Cornhole is the world's best-kept secret.
- Say what?!... Cornhole: The Movie?
- Why Cincinnati is all for Cornhole...
- Dierks Bentley, a famous Country music star shares why he loves Cornhole.
If you enjoy the game of Cornhole, then you'll probably like Bolo Toss or Ladder Golf too!
I echo Dawn who wrote: "My husband wants a Chicago Cubs cornhole and I'm trying to find one as a surprise, the one pictured on your site is perfect, do you know where it came from?" Did you ever get an answer?
Don't know if you guys saw this or not, but it's good - and funny - primer for people who want to learn more about the game:
http://www.americancornhole.org/professor-cornhole.shtml
Charles -
There are several directions for building your own cornhole game, including dimensions here:
http://thefuntimesguide.com/2005/08/build_cornhole.php
I am still trying to get the demensions for building my own cornhole game
This game has been around since the mid-nineties in San Diego. But there are three holes each with a different value and you use Washers about 2 inches wide. The scoring platforms are about 6 to 8 feet apart.
We call it WaShoes(washer horse shoes)
Great resource for promoting the game...it is much appreciated. You can find great cornhole products at http://www.cornhole.com if you are interested.
Rachael -
Those Cornhole boards belong to our friends Neil & Abby.
Abby wrote here the following:
"My sister ordered the cornhole boards as a gift for me (from CornPentry.com, as Lynnette already posted). My sister has ordered several from this site, and has been happy with them, but I haven't seen any other than the ones we have."
the photo you have on this site for Chicago Cubs cornhole game is exactly what i'm looking for to give my husband for his bday. Do you know where I can buy one like this?
http://thefuntimesguide.com/2005/08/play_cornhole.php
i am wanting to make some corn hole bags but don't know the size and how much corn to put in. can you help me
What's the difference between Cornhole and Tailgate Toss?
Cornhole is growing by leaps and bounds. You can find cornhole bags and boards at MyCornhole.com
What a fantastic article. I know that the game has spread well, including to northeast ohio. I'd like to put my site up there for anyone looking for corn hole boards, bags, or accessories in the Cleveland / Akron Area. www.bigtimegameboards.com
I currently make and sell Bags Boxes and Washer Boxes if anyone is interested please shoot me an email. We customize to suit you. whatever you would like we will build it email for a free quote. We have heavy duty and travel patterns for easy travel.
Just curious where I can find stencil logos for my cornhole boards. I am from Minnesota and am looking for something with the Minnesota Wild hockey team
I noticed that you have listed some of the older Cornhole T-shirt stores and thought I would give you a link to mine if you wanted to add it here.
http://www.cafepress.com/cornholedesigns
My husband wants a Chicago Cubs cornhole and I'm trying to find one as a surprise, the one pictured on your site is perfect, do you know where it came from?
Worlds largest cornhole tournament...144 Sycamore Drive NOrwalk (N-TOwn), OH on June 5 06 at 5:00 sharp. Die hard cornholers are only welcomed. Cornholer must have average of 9.5 points per turn (excluding nullification). Only the best hur, 20$ per person, winner takes all. RSVP at 419 577 3801
I'm interested in organizing the "World's Largest Cornhole Tournament", but I'm not sure what the largest tourney is to date. I have the facilities and could get the sponsorships to make it happen. Any ideas?
I first played Cornhole this past Thanksgiving in Middletown, Oh at my nephew's. I love the game, its a good way to get my "horseshoe fix" in the winter. I am planning to set up a tournament at our Moose Club in Ironton, Oh. We plan to make this a family outing (indoors). I think it will draw a lot of interest and will be a great way to get out adults and kids involved in a good activity. Teams must consist of adult and kid (12 yrs to 16 yrs). Wish me luck
Gwen -
I think you are referring to "Ladder Golf" or "Bolo Toss".
You will find more about that outdoor game here.
Do you have any directions for building the contraption used for an outside game in which you have a rack made of plastic PVC pipe and you throw golf balls that are hooked together with rope. I don't know the name of the game - can you help me?
Went to my cousin's wedding in Chicago where I was introduced to "Bags." I couldnt get enough. I am building my own set now. Great fun, better than Missouri's "Washers" because you dont lose bags.
No offense to those who love the game, but I live in OH now and see it EVERYWHERE and just don't get it! Friends play it and friends love it, but I guess there just hasn't been enough beer involved for me to have fun!