Cornhole is a popular American tossing game that is believed to have
originated on the West side of Cincinnati. Since its inception, it has
grown to become a popular sport across the United States. While simply
constructed, the game still provides a fun, wholesome challenge, and has
now become an official sport followed by ESPN.
Equipment
While called by a variety of names, such as Baggo or Bean Bag Toss, the
official Cornhole game has standardized rules. Cornhole matches involve
from 2 to 4 people, and are played with two platforms and two sets of
bags.
Each set has 4 bags filled with dried corn kernels,that are
distinguishable by color. Official Cornhole rules require that bags
measure 6" x 6", and that they be double seamed. Each bag should weigh
no more than 16 ounces, although this may vary by 1 or 2 ounces,
according to the fabric used to construct it.
Two 2' x 4' wooden platforms are placed opposite one another at an
angle. A 9" hole appears on the far end of each platform. The top edge
of each playing surface should be 1' above the ground. The bottom edge
should be from 3" to 4" above ground.
Each pitcher is required to maintain constant contact with a designated
pitcher's box while holding and releasing the corn bag. His or her
opponent is required to stand behind the platform at least 2' behind the
person who is pitching
Scoring
Cornhole matches are played in frames or innings. In order for a player to gain points,
the bags must be tossed into the 9" hole or land on the board itself. It
can be knocked into the hole by another bag, slid into the hole or
tossed directly into it. When a player achieves the ultimate goal of
passing the bag through the hole, he or she attains 3 points. When a bag
lands on the board and remains there at the end of the frame, the
player receives a single point. A toss is worth 2 points if it lands on
the board and hangs over the hole without falling through it. The match
is played until the first team or individual player reaches 21 points at
the end of a frame.
Doubles Play
Cornhole can be played one on one, or in doubles, where each team
consists of two opponents. During this version of the game, one person
on each team pitches from one platform and the other pitches from the
other.
