How to Play Cornhole, Beanbag Toss, Tailgate Toss
Cornhole is an old-time outdoor game also known as beanbag toss and tailgate toss. This game usually is played by two pairs of players at tailgate parties, block parties, barbecue and even some beer gardens. You also can play one against one.
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Instructions
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Set the two boards face to face at least 27 feet apart. Stand to either the left or right of one board and have your partner stand across from you at the other board, if you are playing teams. You may throw the bag from anywhere within the area of your board. Have your opponent stand on the other side of the board.
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Aim for the hole on the board across from you with an underhanded toss. If the bag makes it in the hole, you get 3 points. If it hits the board and stays on it without a bounce, its 1 point. However, you score points only on shots you make that your opponent doesn't. For example, you get one bag the hole and two on the board and your opponent gets one in the hole but none on the board. You score 2 points; the two bags in the hole cancel out each other.
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Alternate turns with your opponent. The player who goes first during one round goes second during the next. You each toss four bags per round.
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Have your partner and your opponent's partner take their turns after you and your opponent take yours. Alternate back and forth until one team scores 21 points or more after a complete round is played. If teams are tied at the end of a round, play more rounds until one team has the lead at the end of the round.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice different grips on the bags and find one that you're most comfortable with.
