Cornhole Blog & Guides

Equipment, dimensions, distance, rules, and history — all in one place.

How to play, fouls, and cancellation scoring explained.

The 3-1-0 point system, cancellation scoring, and scoring terms.

Official measurements for regulation cornhole boards.

A quick beginner's guide to the game.

The origins and legends behind America's favorite tailgate game.

Lesser-known tournament rules for equipment, pitching, fouls, and game play — including the skunk.

What a cornhole is, plus seven tips for sinking your bag in the hole more often.

The six steps of a great toss, plus the sling, frisbee, overhand, jump, and fold over throws.

How to make the game fun and age appropriate for young players, from distance to board designs.

How cornhole helps seniors stay active, with better balance, mobility, and hand-eye coordination.

Single vs. double elimination, seeding, and setup.

How organized, competitive cornhole works.

Five reasons a company-sponsored cornhole tournament wins over customers and boosts team morale.

A planning checklist for the venue, courts, equipment, food, marketing, and registration.

Why cornhole is a low-cost, all-ages way to raise money for your cause, and how to run one.

Start a family tradition with a custom set, holiday lights, a scoreboard, and a bracket.

Full wraps, logo decals, and team designs for your boards.

The pros and cons of each board material.

How to protect your boards with a poly clear coat.

Regulation sets built to order — customized, flag, solid-stained, unpainted, and 5-Hole boards.

Wet vs. dry application, step by step, plus how to remove air bubbles and clear coat your decal.

Team decals, custom logo decals, and full board wraps to add your spirit to any cornhole board.

Cheap, custom, weatherproof, or challenge boards: how to decide which cornhole boards fit you best.

Should you build or buy cornhole boards? Compare the two paths and a best-of-both unfinished option.

Storage and handling tips that keep your boards, bags, and accessories looking new for years.

The regulation cornhole board with four extra holes — classic and custom 5-Hole sets.

How our online board designer works: wraps, classic boards, bags, uploads, live preview, and pricing.

How to find the right cornhole set for the way you play, from quality checks to custom designs.

Tips and inspiration for a board design that is totally yours.

Simple dos and don’ts for turning an unpainted set into your own custom boards.

The pros and cons of applying a wrap yourself versus buying boards that come already wrapped.

Get a tailgate set in your school colors and finish it with an NCAA team decal.

Mount and power cornhole lights under your boards and keep playing after dark.

Who invented 5-Hole, what each hole is worth, and how 10-frame scoring works.

Tournament-quality bags in every style and color.

Regulation size, weight, material, and fill.

Your most common questions about regulation bags.

Get the best-looking embroidered bags.

Solid, multi-color, and custom logo cornhole bags — all built to regulation size and weight.

Four ways to turn a match into a party.

Playful twists on the standard game.

Personalized sets for the big day.

A fun, all-ages gift for everyone on your list.

Thoughtful gifts for the player who has it all.

Lawn games to play alongside cornhole.

Why cornhole is a great gym-class activity.

Rent sets in the Tampa Bay area.

Gift ideas for cornhole rookies and veterans: boards, bags, decals, lights, and scorekeepers.

Ideas for backyard fun with cornhole, Topple Towers, night games, and celebrations at home.

Keep the game going after sunset with cornhole lights for parties, night tournaments, and festivals.

Why cornhole is the ideal game for music festivals: casual, social, and playable with one hand.

Cornhole, potato sack races, bocce ball, and horseshoes: easy outdoor games for all ages.

A simple, competitive game the whole family can play together.

Ten country songs for your next backyard barbecue or tailgate cornhole game.

2020: pro cornhole hits ESPN as NFL quarterbacks join ACL players in a televised tournament.

Cornhole fans playing our boards around town and overseas. Send us your photos.

The custom cornhole boards we built for Bubba The Love Sponge and Bubba’s Army.

2012: the singles qualifier for the Corn in the Bay Championship of Cornhole.

2012: recap and announcement of the first monthly Cornhole in the Yard tournament at Yard of Ale.