# Cornhole in the country. (Such an unfortunate name for a game) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 4, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217 "2020-08-04T03:36:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/1 "2020-08-04T03:36:51Z")
The badminton tournament has ended. Walking is just soooooo boring. They can’t beat me at Scrabble and Trivial pursuit. So, Son-of-a-wrek has decided to build a cornhole game. He studied up on official size requirements and read the game instructions. He informed us all this morning. The lil’wrekker is doing her own research in a play to outsmart her big brother to ‘rules lawyer’ him, if you will. She’s clever like that and Big Bro’ drinks during these games. He informed me I need to make the bean bags. Not real thrilled with using precious dried beans in this way. Maybe pea-gravel will work. I was given the idea by a fellow Doper to get the Grandwrex involved in said bean-bag production. They can count the ‘beans’ The older 2 can maybe sew. Well, scissors and needles …I’m …not sure… A teaching moment, I guess. I need to check with the lil’wrekker about the regulation on beans numbers Anywhoo, the building of the wooden thingy with the hole in it is being built to regulations and specifications. I know this because the lil’wrekker has been to the barn with my tape measure several times. Her brother only cussed her out once. This might be fun to watch. Cornhole, indeed. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/2 "2020-08-04T03:50:10Z")
My wife was all into cornhole and got a carpenter friend ours to make her a set. Then we played it maybe half a dozen, maybe a full dozen times before exiling it to the patio where it rotted away under 800,000 spiders and their webs, 4000 of which I’m sure laid eggs in my brain… ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/3 "2020-08-04T03:58:56Z")
Cornhole is an awesome game and, yes, it’s really an unfortunate name. One of the things to pay attention to is the construction of the bags as a proper or regulation bag has one material for one side and a different material for the other side. This is important because there are two main types of throw and one material which I prefer to call a slider is important for one type and the other material, the skidder, is important for the other. It’s not the number of beans, kernals, or resin pellets, either, that you have to worry about; it’s the weight. A note on scoring: the way I learned it, you get one point for a bag on the board and three points for a bag in the hole. That’s the standard scoring. In addition to that, I was taught–and it’s the way I’ve always seen it played everywhere I’ve lived although Wiki says it’s not standard–you get two points for a hanger, a bag which is on the board but hanging over the edge not touching the ground. [Here is the Wikipedia article on Cornhole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornhole). You should check the three organizations listed for rule sets and equipment information. Once you all get too professional at this, you could always go for any of the lawn bowls games or maybe croquet. My favorite version of croquet is gateball. Oh, and there’s a quite new (invented in 1990) version of croquet called woodball. Check the wiki pages for those or, better yet, just do a web search for lawn games. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/4 "2020-08-04T04:14:09Z")
I should have mentioned that in addition to weight, there is also a size restriction on the cornhole bags. Another new lawn game that looks like a lot of fun to me is Roundnet/Spikeball. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/5 "2020-08-04T04:26:51Z")
Yes, the specifications have been written down and must be adhered to. Or else. I thought about the bag material. I’m thinking denim. I’ll get the lil’wrekker looking into it. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/6 "2020-08-04T05:51:19Z")
My cousin just moved to a new place and they decided to buy a cornhole set, with an American flag motif. And now this thread. I guess cornhole is trending. Could have been worse. Could have called it beanhole. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/7 "2020-08-04T06:20:15Z")
I’m thinking I could make pie shaped bean bags. And rename the game ‘Pie-hole’ So much more pleasant.🥧 ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/8 "2020-08-04T06:21:35Z")
**Beck** , you are a true Doper. “When come back, bring pie.” ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/9 "2020-08-04T06:39:10Z")
Awww! I feel so accepted. Thank you @Spoons. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/10 "2020-08-04T06:52:34Z")
**Beck** , you know me well enough. May I present the anthem for your backyard cornhole tourneys? [Flute solo.] _I’m gonna play some cornhole, baby don’t you want to play?_ _I’m gonna play some cornhole, baby don’t you want to play?_ _I’m gonna play a game, we’re gonna play all day._ _I’m playin’ I’m playin’ while Big Bro drinks his beer._ _I’m playin’ with all of our friends and family here._ _Son-of-a-Wrek built this cornhole board just this year._ [Cue flute solo.] _I’m gonna play in the yard, you know it’s plenty fun,_ _I’m gonna play in the yard, you know it’s plenty fun,_ _Beer and sodas in the cooler, there’s something for everyone._ _So Grandwrex, make those beanbags,_ _You know we’ve got to play, today._ _Just exactly what we’re scorin’ I cannot say,_ _But it’s what we’re doin’ right now in the U.S.A._ _It’s a fun yard game, that I want to play._ [Cue flute solo.] Enjoy the song and your game, **Beck**! ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/11 "2020-08-04T06:56:12Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I’m thinking I could make pie shaped bean bags. And rename the game ‘Pie-hole’ Or make donkey-shaped bags… ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/12 "2020-08-04T07:11:04Z")
@Spoons, dude! ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/13 "2020-08-04T08:22:08Z")
Thanks, **Beck**. I find such exercises fun. Glad to know that you got the song reference. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/14 "2020-08-04T14:13:58Z")
Doing a quick web search for cornhole equipment I notice that some outfits sell non-skid boards. Those outfits should all go bankrupt tonight for proffering such a horror on the world. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/15 "2020-08-04T14:34:40Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I thought about the bag material. I’m thinking denim. I like denim bags. I’m sure they’re against regulation, but they’re nice. For other yard games, I love [this one](https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Lawn-Game-Family-Interactive/dp/B07JK9JMN2), called Mollky. It scales up really well for a group, which is nice. ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/16 "2020-08-04T16:00:37Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > Doing a quick web search for cornhole equipment I notice that some outfits sell non-skid boards. Those outfits should all go bankrupt tonight for proffering such a horror on the world. Well, after you’ve been cornholing all day, you’re going to need a roll of non-skid. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/17 "2020-08-04T16:17:17Z")
Or in the shape of Wasilla, AK and call it “Shithole”. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/18 "2020-08-05T00:10:49Z")
Who named this game? Brett Kavanaugh? ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/19 "2020-08-05T00:43:12Z")
The practice games have started. No cursing, so far. I’m hiding in my closet. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cornhole-in-the-country-such-an-unfortunate-name-for-a-game/917217/20 "2020-08-05T06:01:14Z")
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