Get Ready for Summer Fun with Cornhole
Summer is here, the kids are home and it’s time to get outdoors and have some fun. During this sometimes busy and sometimes relaxing time of year, there are lots of ways for you, your friends and your family to stay active, take advantage of the warm temperatures and enjoy the long hours of sunshine. If you are looking for something fun, unique and easy for everyone to participate in, cornhole really should top your list!
The History of Cornhole
The game of cornhole has disputed origins that date back to as early as 14th century Germany. Its rise to popularity in the United States began in Cincinnati about 17 years ago and quickly spread like wildfire across the US. Today, cornhole games can be seen at tailgating events, fraternity parties, backyard barbecues, beach homes and summer camps. With its amazing versatility and portability, cornhole is the perfect summer game, and if you’re not prepared to give it a try, you should be.
What You Will Need for Cornhole Summer Fun
To get started playing cornhole, make an investment in a quality cornhole board. While you can play with one, having two makes the game a bit more competitive and increases the level of fun too. Place your board(s) on a flat surface in your backyard, a parking lot, at the beach or near the lake. If you are using two boards, set them directly facing each other with several feet (27 is recommended) in between them.
The Basic Rules of Cornhole
You can play with two to four players (or simply practice in your backyard on your own). When playing a game, each player or team needs four high-quality cornhole bags. The individuals or teams will take turns throwing the bags, and the basic goal is to get the most bags in the boards. Points are awarded for bags that make it in the hole or hit and stay on the board, and the team with the most points each round wins. You can also make up your own rules to mix the game up and create some wacky or interesting summer time fun.
Versatility is the Name of the Game
The beauty of cornhole is that it’s easy to play almost anywhere and with anyone, from your friends to your kids to your spouse or coworkers. If you want to get a little more professional about the game, there are opportunities for that too. Summer is a great time to join a local cornhole league or check out the American Cornhole Association for event information across the country. Cornholeboards.us often participates in events throughout Central Florida too. If you are local or visiting the area, join us! Cornhole is even popping up in bars and recreational areas, so the fun doesn’t have to stop when the summer rains set in, weather gets too hot or the sun sets on your beach time fun. Simply put, this is the most versatile game around, and if you aren’t playing, you are missing out.
To make your cornhole boards even more versatile, consider purchasing a few accessories. At cornholeboards.us, you will find carrying cases to make transporting your boards easy and LED hole lights so that you’ll never miss the mark when tossing a cornhole bag before dawn or after dusk. Nylon drawstring backpacks are also great for carrying and keeping track of your cornhole bags.
Summer is here, and the game of cornhole is just waiting for you to jump in and have some fun. Grab your boards, don’t forget your bags and get ready for some great experiences and lots of fun!