Four Fun Ways to Spice Up Cornhole

Cornhole is an American pastime you can enjoy a hundred different ways. When the standard game starts to feel routine, try one of these for-fun variations.

1. Add a Defensive Round

Allow players to knock opponents’ bags out of scoring position, or run a free-for-all round where everyone tosses at once. It adds a strategic, competitive edge to a normally laid-back game.

2. Play a Drinking Game

Pair affordable boards with custom drinking bags and a simple rule — sink it, pass the drink; miss it, the drink’s on you. See our cornhole drinking games for full rules.

3. Mix Up Your Targets

Set up creative challenge rounds and trick shots to test your accuracy and keep things lively.

4. Scale It Up

Combine boards or build oversized versions with matching big bags for a backyard spectacle the whole party will remember.