If you’re looking to spice up your next outdoor gathering, look no further than a cornhole drinking game. If you think a regular game of cornhole is interesting, wait till you try out the drinking variations. The drinks not only make the game more enjoyable, but they also make it more challenging.
This article will discuss everything you need to know about playing cornhole drinking games and the different variations available. Most of these games incorporate the basic rules of regular cornhole with a few twists involving an alcoholic beverage. The games here are easy to set up and perfect for various occasions.
To start, we’ll go over everything that you need to know before you start playing the cornhole drinking game.
Get A Quality Cornhole Board
First, you need to get a quality cornhole board. A cornhole board typically consists of a rectangular platform made of wood with two holes cut into it. The standard size of a cornhole board is 2 by 4 feet (24 by 48 inches) and the hole is 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter.
Check out the best cornhole boards or find out how to build your own DIY cornhole boards!
Set Up Your Cornhole Court
Once you have your cornhole board ready, set up the court. Follow these steps to prepare the court:
- Choose a flat, level playing area. The court should be large enough to accommodate the boards and players.
- Set the two boards 27 feet (7.6 meters) apart from the front edge.
- Draw a foul line perpendicular to the front edge of each board, located exactly 27 feet (7.6 meters) away.
See here for more information about cornhole distance.
Check Your Cornhole Bags
Get the bean bags ready. Ideally, you need eight bean bags for cornhole, with both teams getting four bags each. Each bean bag must be a regulation size of 6 by 6 inches (25 by 25 cm) and weigh 1 lb (0.45 kg).
To ensure durability, get a cornhole bean bag made from duck cloth material.
Know How To Score Cornhole
Here are the scoring rules for cornhole:
- One team scores a cornhole when one of its players lands a bean bag directly in the hole. You score three points for each cornhole.
- A bean bag that lands on the board but does not go into the hole scores one point.
- You can cancel out the points scored by the opposing team by landing a bean bag on the board or through the hole.
- The first team to get an overall score of 21 wins.
When you throw, you can choose whether or not a bounce counts. A bounce occurs when the bean bag hits the ground before bouncing on the cornhole board.
Cornhole Drinking Game Variations
We’ll explore the variations of cornhole drinking games that you can try at your next hangout.
Traditional One (A Drink Per Cornhole)
The rules of this are the same as those of a standard cornhole. The only difference is that the other team takes one drink whenever your team sinks a cornhole bag and vice versa.
A Drink Per Point
In this variety of drinking game, the other team takes a drink each time your team scores a point and vice versa.
Knock The Bag
For this game, you have to take a drink whenever your opponent knocks one of your bags off the board.
Lefty-Righty
This is more like a feature that you can throw into your cornhole drinking games. During each game, players can attempt to throw bean bags with their non-dominant hands. If they score a cornhole on their first attempt, they get to dictate which player from the opposite team drinks.
Foul Chugs
The “foul chugs” variation of the cornhole drinking game is highly dependent on the skill level of the players. A player or team must chug their drinks after committing a certain number of fouls. When the team takes a drink depends on the foul limit agreed upon ahead of the game.
A foul occurs when the cornhole bag completely misses the cornhole board.
Raise The Stakes
Raise the Stakes adds a fun twist to the regular cornhole game. The two teams must agree on how many drinks they want to wager before the game starts. The team with more points at the end of the game wins, while the other team has to drink the number of wagered drinks.
I Drink, You Drink, Everybody Drinks
This game involves the use of a custom cornhole board. The board comes with three rows of two or three circles. Each of the holes has one of the labels: “I drink,” “you drink” or “we drink.” When a player tosses a bag into a hole, the teams must obey the command on the label. For example, if you toss a bag in a “you drink” circle, the other team must drink.
Learn how to make cornhole bags.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Far Apart Are Cornhole Boards?
Cornhole boards are 27 feet apart. This is the official distance for cornhole tournaments and competitions. To get the exact distance, measure from the front edge of one board to the edge of the other board. Some informal games may use different distances, so it’s always best to clarify the rules before starting a game.
How Do You Make Cornhole Boards?
To make cornhole boards, you need plywood, screws, wood for legs, paint and sandpaper. Cut the plywood into appropriate sizes and smooth them with sandpaper. Assemble the board by attaching the frames and legs together. Paint the board and you’re ready to play cornhole. You can also make bean bags to complete the cornhole set.
How Do You Throw A Cornhole Bag?
To throw a cornhole bag, stand directly in front of the cornhole board and put your feet apart. Grip the bag by inserting your index and middle fingers into the holes on one side of the bag, with your thumb on the other side for support. Aim for the cornhole and swing.
How Do You Make Cornhole Bags?
To make cornhole bags, you need a few basic materials including duck cloth fabric, corn or plastic pellets, thread and a needle. Sew the duck cloth fabric together in three places and fill it with corn or plastic pellets. Sew up the last open space in the fabric and reinforce the seams to ensure durability.
Why Is It Called Cornhole?
It is called cornhole because the original bags used in the game were filled with corn. The idea behind the game was to throw the bags into a hole in a board, with the aim of getting the bags inside the hole for maximum points. The use of corn as filling has largely been replaced by plastic pellets over time, but the name “cornhole” has remained.
Conclusion
Playing a cornhole drinking game is a fun way to spend time with friends and family while enjoying the outdoors. The games in this article will undoubtedly provide hours of entertainment and laughter thanks to their simple rules and engaging gameplay. So grab some friends, get some drinks, set up your boards and get ready to have fun.
