Why The Cornhole Game Is Sweeping The Nation

Cornhole is thought to have originated in Germany during the 14th century. Then it’s believed that it was rediscovered in Kentucky about a century ago. Cornhole is a great game that involves cornhole bags and a platform that has a hole in the middle.

The object of the game of cornhole is to be the first to score 21 points. To do this players stand by their platforms which are about 30 feet apart. Every time a corn bag is thrown into the hole the player(s) who threw the bag is awarded 3 points. If the bag lands on the platform then 1 point is awarded.

Cornhole is also known by many other names. These names include: Corn Toss, Bean Toss, Soft Horseshoes, Indiana Horseshoes, and Bag Toss. Cornhole resembles the game of horseshoes but it doesn’t requite metal spikes and horseshoes that can be dangerous if they hit someone. No, all Cornhole requires is the platforms with holes and nice soft bags of corn. Therefore the game is very family friendly and can be played just about anywhere at anytime.

Cornhole is easy to bring anywhere and anyone can play it. Unlike horseshoes, which are heavy, the bags of corn are light and easy to be thrown. So just about anyone – young and old- can enjoy a game of Cornhole.

It's is a great game that is fun for anyone to play, anywhere, at just about anytime. It’s very similar to the game of horseshoes but it requires less physical exertion and it’s much safer to play. Cornhole is a great activity that can be played with just two people or many people in a tournament setting.

We are going to have a lot of different articles on this site that focus on the game so if you have any contributions, please let us know. We'd love to know how the game is played in your neck of the woods.

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