Cornhole has simple rules. That's the point. Two boards, eight bags, first to 21 wins. Here's everything you need to know to set up and play.
Board Setup
Place boards 27 feet apart, measured front edge to front edge. Each board is 2 feet wide and 4 feet long. The hole is 6 inches in diameter, centered 9 inches from the top edge of the board.
Playing casual? Move the boards closer. 20–25 feet works for backyards and bar leagues. BagTrax tracks distance per game so your stats stay honest.
Bags
Each team uses 4 bags. Regulation bags weigh between 15 and 16 ounces and measure 6 inches square. Two teams, two colors — 8 bags total on the field.
How to Play
Teams alternate throws. One player from each team stands at the same board and throws toward the opposite board. After all 8 bags are thrown, that's one round.
Score the round using cancellation scoring. Only the team that scored more gets points — and only the difference counts.
First team to exactly 21 points wins. If bust rules are on and you go over 21, your score resets to 15.
Singles vs. Doubles
Singles: One player per team. Each player throws all 4 of their bags each round. Players alternate sides every round.
Doubles: Two players per team. Partners stand at opposite boards. One partner throws all 4 bags, then the other pair throws from the other end next round.
Fouls and Dead Bags
A bag that hits the ground before the board is dead. Remove it. A bag that slides off the board and onto the ground is dead. Remove it. A bag that hangs over the edge but doesn't touch the ground is live — it counts as a board bag (1 point).
Players must throw from behind the front edge of their board. Step over the line and the bag is dead.
Track It All in BagTrax
BagTrax handles scoring, round tracking, and stats automatically. Start a game and tap to record each throw — bags in, bags on, bags off. No math. No arguments.