Article By:
Sara Lopez
So this week, I wanted to post your Create Something Saturday project ahead of time so you could go out and purchase the materials. I have grown up playing cornhole and have always wanted to make my own cornhole boards so I could paint them however I wanted.
As we all know summer is in full effect! Time to take full advantage of it with friends and get down on some serious hang out time. Because let’s face it, when winter comes around again you are going to go back into hibernation.
SO for this Create Something Saturday why not create a game that is perfect for those summertime kick it sessions? First, let’s go over the rules of how to play Cornhole. (A classic yard game most of us learned in college.)
How to Play:
The game starts out with two teams, two people on each team. One person from each of the teams takes their sides facing opposite each other at the two cornhole boards.
Each team has four bean bags. The two people on opposite teams at one side of the cornhole field will take turns tossing their bags at the cornhole board opposite of them. If a bag hits the ground and then bounces onto the board- it should be removed. Once all bags have been thrown, then the two players on the other side of the cornhole court throw their bags. The cornhole game continues until one team reaches 21 or more points. The objective is to toss the bean bags into the hole in the cornhole boards.
Scoring:
- 3 points for a cornhole bag that goes through the hole.
- 1 point for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface.
- 1 point for a cornhole bag that is hanging into the hole.
- 1 point for a cornhole bag that is hanging off the edge but not touching the ground.
- 0 points for a cornhole bag that is on the playing surface, but also touching the ground.
The cornhole team with the highest round score, adds the difference of the two scores to their game score.
And now- how to make your own cornhole boards! Watch the video below with step by step instructions!
Things you will need:
- Power Drill/Screwdriver
- Jigsaw
- 2 Sheets of Plywood 24″ x 48″ (regulation size)
- 4 2×4′s – 24″ long (frame)
- 4 2×4′s – 33-45″ long (frame) (Three (2×4 are only 1.5 inches thick) inches shorter than the plywood)
- 4 2×4′s – 13.5″ long (legs)
- Screws
- Drawing Compass
Tips:
- Use a semi gloss paint to paint the boards with, so the bags will slide up the surface to the hole!
- Your local lumber store will most likely cut the 2 x 4s to length for you… this is far less expensive than buying the proper power saw if you don’t own it.
Now go try ‘em out. There is nothing like hanging with friends and putting together a little friendly competition on a sunny afternoon.
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