So you’ve heard about Cornhole, the addictive game that’s taking over backyards and tailgate parties across the country. You’ve seen it being played on Instagram and TikTok, and you're eager to give it a try yourself.
But there’s one problem—you have no idea how to keep score. Don't worry—it's super easy! Here's what you need to know about keeping score in this classic game.
What Is Cornhole?
Before we get into the specifics of scoring, let's quickly review the basics of the game. For those who are unfamiliar, Cornhole (also known as bean bag toss) is an outdoor game that has been around since the 1940s. The goal is to throw small bean bags at a wooden board with a hole cut out of it. Players earn points by landing their bags on the board or by getting them through the hole. It takes both skill and luck!
Scoring Basics
The first step in learning how to keep score in cornhole is understanding its basic rules: each player or team throws four bags per inning (four innings make up one round), and players alternate throws until all eight bags have been thrown.
A bag that lands on the board earns 1 point, while a bag that goes through the hole earns 3 points; this means that each player or team can score up to 12 points per inning. The first side to reach 21 points wins!
Tracking Points
Keeping track of points in cornhole is simple—just use coins or stones placed on top of your board. Each coin/stone should represent one point scored by either team (so for example, two coins would represent two points).
As you reach higher scores, switch out coins for larger objects like pennies or buttons so it's easier to distinguish between different numbers of points earned during an inning (i.e., 10 coins = 10 points). Plus, using physical objects makes it easier for everyone playing to track progress throughout each round!
Conclusion:
Keeping score during a game of cornhole doesn't have to be difficult—all you need is some coins or stones and a bit of creativity! Once you've got the basics down, all that's left is for you and your friends or family members to enjoy a friendly game of bean bag toss together (and maybe even place some bets!). So what are you waiting for? Grab your boards and start counting those points! Happy playing!
One More Thing:
If you don't want to use coins or stones to keep score, why not try a scoring board that is made for it. Besides, your not to sure the person who is scoring can keep score or even count! I have attached a button that will take you directly to an article I wrote on different Cornhole score boards you could purchase.
Remember this is an article with a reviews on various scoreboard options for knowing how you are progressing in a Cornhole Game. There are links below the pictures of each scoreboard I reviewed so you can check the price on Amazon.
When you receive your perfect scoreboard, go out invite your friends and track the game's progression like a pro and never be worried again that the score is wrong.
