Cornhole

Cornhole is a lawn game in which players or teams take turns throwing bags toward a raised board with a hole.

Cornhole is a lawn game in which players or teams take turns throwing bags toward a raised board with a hole. Standard scoring awards points for bags on the board or in the hole, and play continues until a side reaches 21 points or more at the end of a round. It is commonly played recreationally and in organized competition.

Gameplay

Cornhole is usually played by two players or two teams of two. Players alternate throwing underhand toward the opposing board, trying to land bags on the board or in the hole.

Scoring

The most common scoring system gives 3 points for a bag in the hole and 1 point for a bag on the board. In cancellation scoring, only the side with the higher round score receives the difference.

Equipment and setup

Official rules describe a court with two boards and designated throwing areas. Standard board spacing is 27 feet, and official court dimensions are listed as 10–12 feet wide and 40–45 feet long.

History and popularity

Modern cornhole is widely associated with social gatherings, tailgates, and competitive leagues. Popular accounts place its origins in the 19th century, while later growth is often linked to the Cincinnati area.