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Toss.
Score.
Talk trash.

Two boards, eight bags, endless bragging rights. Learn to play cornhole in minutes — with quick reads and short videos.

Learn to play →▶ Watch the videos
▶ 60-sec crash course
3In the hole = 3 pts
27 ft
Board to board
21
Points to win
8
Bags in play
2 or 4
Players
THE BASICS

What even is cornhole?

It’s the lawn game everyone’s playing at cookouts and tailgates. Take turns tossing fabric bags at a raised board — land one on top for a point, sink it through the hole for three. Dead simple to learn, impossible to put down.

Race to 21. Score each round; first side to 21 wins.
Just boards & bags. Two 2×4 ft boards, eight 6×6 in bags.
Solo or doubles. Play one-on-one or grab a partner.
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QUICK START

Your first game in 4 tosses

1

Set boards 27 ft apart

Measure hole-to-hole, facing each other — see the diagram.

2

Pick your color

Each side grabs four matching bags.

3

Toss, taking turns

Alternate throws, stay behind the line.

4

Score & repeat

3 in the hole, 1 on top. First to 21!

The court at a glance
27 ft
hole to hole
Full setup & specs →

Every part of the game, explained

Each guide pairs a short video with a quick diagram, so you can watch it, see it, then read the details.

GEAR UP

Boards & bags worth buying

A few picks to get you started. Some links may be affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Regulation board set

Tournament-size 2×4 ft boards, foldable legs, weather-ready surface.

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All-weather bag set

Eight duck-cloth bags in two colors, filled to regulation weight.

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Carry case & scoreboard

Haul your set anywhere and keep score with a sliding tracker.

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