Cornhole Equipment

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The game of cornhole has been around for many years. It has been particularly popular in the Midwest but the awareness and popularity of the game has really expanded over recent years. The game is fairly easy to play and the equipment is pretty simple as well. We’ll discuss some more details regarding cornhole equipment and where it can be obtained.

Cornhole is a game which entails two slanted boards which are placed on the ground a fixed distance away from each other. The goal of the game is for players to through cotton bags filled with corn at each board and try to get the bag to slide up the board and through a hole at the end cornhole game.

Over the years, the standards for the equipment has varied somewhat. However, sanctioning organizations like the American Cornhole Organization has brought more specificity and standards to the game.

For example the cornhole boards are specified to be 24″ wide by 48″ long. One edge must be angled such that it is 4″ high. In addition, a 6″ hole must be placed at one end of the board. Beyond this, there is a fair amount of flexibility in the boards.

They can be painted different colors or even feature specialized designs. In fact, there are cornhole fanatics who have been known to paint their two boards with opposing college colors or sports teams. Some bars and taverns who have cornhole sets for their patrons have chosen to paint their bar logo or town logo on their boards.

There are definitely a lot of different ways that you personalize your board. And if you are one for playing outdoor games well into the night, then you might even consider a glow in the dark cornhole set, made with special lights and glow-in-the-dark paint.

The boards can also be produced from wood or some versions are made from plastic due to their durability and light weight. And because it is an outdoor game, many people choose a plastic board, rather than a wood board, which might warp or rot over time if not properly cared for.

The cornhole bags are 6″x6″ cotton bags filled with dried corn. There are some requirements in terms of the weight of each bag. However the bags themselves can be made in different colors and designs as well.

The equipment used in cornhole is produced and made available in both online and offline stores. There are specialty online stores which carry many types, colors, and designs of both cornhole boards and bags. Some players like to customize their equipment so these sites are a great resource.

If your needs are simpler, then you can easily purchase a starter type kit. They meet all the required standards for cornhole as established by the ACO. But they are lower cost and all the equipment necessary to play is included.

Regarding cost, the cornhole boards can typically range from $25 to $200 depending on materials used and design. The bags can cost from $15 to $35 for an eight bag set. Most retailers offer a full satisfaction guarantee and a 90 day guarantee against production defects.

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