Where Did The Bean Bag Toss Come From?

By Author: Dave Roth
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If you want to do something fun with your family but you've run out of ideas, why not build a Cornhole set? Not everyone knows about Cornhole, but it's a great game, and it's something that everyone can play, regardless of age or activity level. The rules are easy to follow and the game itself is not in any way confusing or physically strenuous. The player simply stands a specific distance from the Cornhole board, and he or she tosses small cloth bags, one at a time, at a hole in that board. Some people also call this game the bean bag toss or the bean bag game. You might have played it in your elementary school physical education class. Your children probably did, too. And your parents might have, as well. If the tossed bags, which are gently weighted so that they can be thrown far enough, go through the hole they are worth points. Bags are also worth points if they land on the board and don't go through the hole, as long as they don't fall off.

Bags that fall off the board, or bags that miss the board entirely, don't score any points. Players take turns, and the first person to twenty-one points wins the game. People ...
... can also play the Cornhole game in teams if they want to, and a lot of dedicated players also organize tournaments where people can play for cash and prizes. For most people, tournaments are not part of their game plan. They just want something that they can play with their family and enjoy. Some people even play it on their own and find it a very enjoyable one-person activity, similar to those people who get out a deck of cards and play solitaire. The Cornhole set � both bags and boards � can be bought online quite easily. A lot of people choose this route because they get their set fast. They can also choose from some different colors for their bags and they can get either a wooden or a plastic board. There are arguments as to which one of these materials is the best choice for the board. Mostly, it comes down to a matter of personal preference.

For people who want to make their own Cornhole set, they'll need basic tools. They also need a few easy woodworking skills and they should be able to sew the bags. You don't have to have a sewing machine, either. You can just sew the bags by hand. As for making the board, there are very easy instructions that you can get for free on the Internet. Just make sure you get them from a reputable place so that you're happy with your Cornhole game. It will turn out right and the instructions won't be so confusing if you take the time to make sure you're getting good information. It's not that difficult to make a Cornhole game, so you really shouldn't have any trouble with it. Just take your time, let your family help you, and enjoy making your very own Cornhole game. It's an experience now and a fun time for years to come.