How to Play the Beanbag Toss Game

Basically, any game involving tossing a bean bag through a hole could be called beanbag toss. Easy versions of it are great for kids parties and carnivals, while more difficult variations can make for an intense challenge.

Things You'll Need

• Beanbags
• Boards with a Hole in one End
• Wooden Platforms

Instructions

Kids beanbag toss

1. Set up a wooden or plastic beanbag with a hole in one end so that it is leaning slightly against a wall or support.

2. Have each player stand at least 4 feet away from the target.

3. Take turns pitching 3 beanbags at the target. The one who gets the most beanbags in wins the game.

Cornhole

1. Set up two 4 foot high wooden platforms 30 feet apart.

2. Set a board with a hole in it up on each platform in such a way that there is room for the beanbag to pass through the hole.

3. Stand behind the front of one platform and pitch 4 bean bags at the hole in the opposing platform.

4. Keep track of the points you get. a bag-in-the-hole is worth 2 points. A bag-in-the-round - one that lands on the platform, but not in the hole, is worth 1 point.

5. Have the other player take his turn from the other side.

6. Keep playing until someone gets 21 points.