Horsehoes, bocce ball and other backyard games have been popular for many years. There is another game that is a bit similar to these known as cornhole, that is gaining in popularity. Also known as bags, corn toss or bean bag toss, it can be an interesting way to entertain oneself.
Two teams play against one another and each team has a set of four bags. At times the bags have corn feed as filler, which is what gives the name of cornhole. Each team's bags need to look different, for example with different colors, in order to easily know which belong to which team.
The other pieces of equipment that are needed are two platforms. Each of these is approximately two feet wide by four feet long with a six-inch hole about nine inches from the top in the center of the board. The platform is angled so that the top is about a foot higher than the bottom. The two are generally set 27 feet apart but shorter distances are acceptable when there is not enough space or for younger players.
On either side of the platforms is an unmarked box defined by the ends of the boards. Players stand in one of these areas when they are throwing their bags. The foul line is determined by the bottom of the platform and cannot be crossed when throwing.
The game can be played with either one or two people per team. For doubles, one team member tosses from one platform and the other from the other one. When playing singles, both players throw from the same side.
The game is played in rounds with each one consisting of one player from each team throwing all four bags. They can stand in either pitcher's box but must remain there for that whole round. The team that scored more in one round throws first in the next one. If the scores were even, the team that threw last goes first in the following round.
Standard scoring awards three points to any bag that goes through the hole, whether directly, by sliding through or by being pushed by another bag. A bag that is on the board when the round finishes is worth one point while bags on the ground are zero. The goal is to accumulate 21 points in order to win the game.
There are a number of scoring variations. One variation is that a bag that is hanging partly over the hole is worth two points. Another is that a team must score exactly 21 points, without going over, in order to win. In the event of a tie score at or above 21, play generally continues until one team has a higher score at the end of a round.
The origin of the game of cornhole is unclear. What is certain, however, is that is has gained significantly in popularity in recent years. Being relatively easy and fun to play, it's likely to continue to be widely played for years to come.
Two teams play against one another and each team has a set of four bags. At times the bags have corn feed as filler, which is what gives the name of cornhole. Each team's bags need to look different, for example with different colors, in order to easily know which belong to which team.
The other pieces of equipment that are needed are two platforms. Each of these is approximately two feet wide by four feet long with a six-inch hole about nine inches from the top in the center of the board. The platform is angled so that the top is about a foot higher than the bottom. The two are generally set 27 feet apart but shorter distances are acceptable when there is not enough space or for younger players.
On either side of the platforms is an unmarked box defined by the ends of the boards. Players stand in one of these areas when they are throwing their bags. The foul line is determined by the bottom of the platform and cannot be crossed when throwing.
The game can be played with either one or two people per team. For doubles, one team member tosses from one platform and the other from the other one. When playing singles, both players throw from the same side.
The game is played in rounds with each one consisting of one player from each team throwing all four bags. They can stand in either pitcher's box but must remain there for that whole round. The team that scored more in one round throws first in the next one. If the scores were even, the team that threw last goes first in the following round.
Standard scoring awards three points to any bag that goes through the hole, whether directly, by sliding through or by being pushed by another bag. A bag that is on the board when the round finishes is worth one point while bags on the ground are zero. The goal is to accumulate 21 points in order to win the game.
There are a number of scoring variations. One variation is that a bag that is hanging partly over the hole is worth two points. Another is that a team must score exactly 21 points, without going over, in order to win. In the event of a tie score at or above 21, play generally continues until one team has a higher score at the end of a round.
The origin of the game of cornhole is unclear. What is certain, however, is that is has gained significantly in popularity in recent years. Being relatively easy and fun to play, it's likely to continue to be widely played for years to come.
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