Bean Bag Toss

Bean Bag Toss, also known as Cornhole, is a popular outdoor game that involves throwing bean bags or corn-filled bags toward a target. The game is enjoyed by people of all ages and is often played at backyard gatherings, picnics, tailgating events, and recreational areas.
Here's how Bean Bag Toss is typically played:
**Equipment:**
1. **Cornhole Boards:** The game is played on two elevated platforms with a hole near the top. These boards are usually set up facing each other.
2. **Bean Bags:** Each player or team has a set of bean bags, usually four per set. The bags are filled with corn or beans and are often made of fabric.
**Setup:**
1. **Distance:** The boards are placed a certain distance apart from each other. The official regulation distance is 27 feet between the front edges of the boards, but casual play often involves shorter distances.
2. **Teams:** The game can be played with two or four players, split into two teams. Teammates stand at opposite boards.
**Gameplay:**
1. **Tossing:** Players take turns throwing bean bags toward the opposite board, aiming to land them on the board or, ideally, through the hole.
2. **Scoring:** Points are awarded based on where the bags land. A bag on the board usually scores one point, while a bag through the hole scores three points. Some variations have different scoring rules.
3. **Cancellation Scoring:** In many versions, only one team can score points per round. For example, if Team A scores 5 points and Team B scores 3 points in a round, only Team A's net score (5 - 3 = 2 points) is counted for that round.
**Winning:**
The game is typically played to a predetermined number of points, often 21. The first team or player to reach or exceed that score is the winner.
Bean Bag Toss is popular due to its simplicity, portability, and the ease with which people of different ages and skill levels can enjoy it. It combines elements of skill and strategy with a casual and social atmosphere, making it a favorite for outdoor entertainment.
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