homedepot Cornhole User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- HOMEDEPOT
Table of Contents
homedepot Cornhole
The Rules of Cornhole
The Cornhole Boards:
- Should be placed on a flat surface 27 feet apart (front to front)
- The cornhole board surface should be 2′ x 4′.
The Cornhole Bags:
- There should be 8 bags, 4 bags of each color. Consisting of 2 teams.
- Each bag should be 6 inches by 6 inches and have 1 pound of corn inserted into each cornhole bag.
Cornhole Game Play:
- Two teams of two people, termed partners, shall play. Partners shall stand at opposite cornhole boxes on the same side, from the perspective of a third person, and face each other, so there is no advantage given to one team.
- Each cornhole team shall have 4 bags of one color.
- All 8 cornhole bags begin at one end.
- A coin flip shall determine whitch cornhole team has honors in round one.
- One of the partners on the team who has honors shall begin play by throwing a cornhole bag at the opposite cornhole box.
- A cornhole player may throw from anywhere behind the front of the cornhole box they are throwing from.
- Game continues by alternating throws between the two opponent players until all 8 cornhole bags have been thrown.
- If a cornhole bag hits the ground then bounces up onto the board, that bag shall be taken off the playing surface.
- The next round starts when the other cornhole player on the team, which has honors, throws their first cornhole bag.
- The cornhole game continues until one team reaches 21 or more points.
Fouls:
- A foul occurs when any of the following happens.
- A cornhole players foot goes past the foot foul line, termed a foot foul.
- A player goes out of turn.
- The player who caused the foul loses the throw when the foul occurred and the bag shall be removed if it landed on the playing surface.
Scoring:
- The score shall be taken after all cornhole bags have been thrown for a round.
- Points shall be given as follows.
- A. 3 points for a cornhole bag that goes through the hole.
- B. 1 point for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface.
- C. 1 point for a cornhole bag that is hanging into the hole.
- D. 1 point for a cornhole bag that is hanging off the edge but not touching the ground.
- E. 0 points for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface, but also touching the ground.
- F. 0 points for a cornhole bag that is hanging off the front edge and is resting on a cornhole bag that is on the ground (unless the cornhole bag on the ground can be removed without making the hanging bag fall to the ground, then one point is given).
- The cornhole team with the highest round score, adds the difference of the two scores to their game score.
- The cornhole team who wins the round is given honors to throw first in the next round.
- If both cornhole teams have the same round score then the game score stays the same and honors stays with the team who had it the previous round.
The rest is up to you, have fun!!!
FAQs
What is Home Depot Cornhole?
Home Depot Cornhole is a popular outdoor game that involves tossing bean bags onto a raised platform with a hole in it.
How many players can play Home Depot Cornhole?
Home Depot Cornhole can be played with 2 or 4 players.
What are the dimensions of a Home Depot Cornhole board?
A standard Home Depot Cornhole board measures 2 feet wide by 4 feet long and is raised 12 inches off the ground.
What are the bean bags filled with?
Home Depot Cornhole bean bags are typically filled with dried corn or plastic pellets.
How many bean bags are used in a game of Home Depot Cornhole?
Each player uses four bean bags per game of Home Depot Cornhole, for a total of eight bags.
How do you score in Home Depot Cornhole?
Players earn points by landing their bean bags on the board or in the hole. A bag on the board is worth 1 point, while a bag in the hole is worth 3 points. The first player to reach 21 points wins.
Is Home Depot Cornhole a tournament sport?
Yes, Home Depot Cornhole has become a popular tournament sport, with organized events held across the country.
What is the official Home Depot Cornhole equipment?
The official Home Depot Cornhole equipment consists of two raised platforms, eight bean bags (four of one color and four of another), and a scorekeeper.
Can Home Depot Cornhole be played indoors?
Yes, Home Depot Cornhole can be played indoors as long as there is enough space to set up the game and no damage will be caused to the playing surface.
What is the distance between the Home Depot Cornhole boards?
The official distance between Home Depot Cornhole boards is 27 feet for adult players and 21 feet for younger players.
Can Home Depot Cornhole boards be customized?
Yes, Home Depot Cornhole boards can be customized with different designs, colors, and logos.
What is the best surface to play Home Depot Cornhole on?
The best surface to play Home Depot Cornhole on is a flat, level surface, such as a lawn or a paved driveway.
Is Home Depot Cornhole safe for children?
Yes, Home Depot Cornhole is generally safe for children to play as long as they are supervised and follow proper safety precautions.
How do you store Home Depot Cornhole equipment?
Home Depot Cornhole equipment can be stored in a durable bag or box that is designed to hold the boards and bean bags.
Can Home Depot Cornhole boards be used in wet conditions?
Home Depot Cornhole boards should not be used in wet conditions, as moisture can damage the wood and affect the game play.
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