Cornhole: The fantastic game with the funny name

That’s right, Cornhole. The game originated in Cincinnati roughly 10-15 years ago, and was named after the object of the game: Throw more corn filled bags through a hole in an angled board than your opponent. Depending on where you’re from, it is also called Bags, Baggo, or Corn Toss, and is not to be confused with the cheap alternatives found at sporting goods stores.
The basics of the game are as follows: 2 boards, 2’ x 4’ in length, with a 6” hole in the middle that centered 9” from the back edge. The front of the board is 4” from the ground, while the back is 12”. Each team has 4 corn filled bags, made from duck cloth, in different colors. The boards are placed 30’ apart from hole to hole. Play is similar to horseshoes, as teammates stand on opposite ends, and alternate throws with their opponent. Bags left on the board are worth 1 point, while bags that go through the hole are worth 3 points. Scoring between teams cancels, so that if team one gets 3 bags on, and another gets 2 bags on, team one gets 1 point. The game continues until one team reaches 21 points.
Part of the distinct appeal of the game is the ease of which it is played. People of all ages can enjoy cornhole. If you’ve got enough strength to toss a bag, you’re in! This is particularly popular with the tailgating and college crowd looking to spark some friendly competition and at the same time enjoying some adult beverages. It is a great event for family reunions, company picnics, and graduation parties as well.
If you’re looking to build your own boards and bags, it takes a novice the right amount of tools and time. If you’re less than a skilled carpenter, count on a good weekend to build the boards, and make sure that you buy quality materials. If you’ve never sewn, it might be your best bet to purchase bags from elsewhere, to ensure that you’ve got the proper durable material, as well as the correct fill and stitching.
For those looking to purchase, there are few sites in the NE ohio area, but the one I’ve found to give the best service and quality for the price is www.bigtimegameboards.com. They can be reached at (216) 798 8779, and directly service areas from Cleveland to Akron. They also ship sets nationwide, and provide service to custom design board sets to their customers’ preference. Their motto, “Tailgate like a champion” is accurate in the description of the service and products that they provide.
Keep an ear out for the distinctive “Thud”, and if you can, join in on the game that is sure to become a back yard favorite for a long time!

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Big Time Game Boards is proud to provide corn hole boards, bags, and accessories to all of Ohio. We are now located in Medina, but have convenient pick up locations in lakewood and cleveland.

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