Up until just a few years ago, cornhole was nothing more than a dirty word. Whether it was Bocce Ball, Horseshoes, or Volleyball, they were all the type of games that you saw at the occasional family reunion or random party, but not really anywhere else. But, in recent years, cornhole has emerged as the winner as more and more college students, young people, and everyone rushes to catch the latest craze that has swept the country. It's hard to imagine that in such a short amount of time you'd have national organization, large tournaments put on by organizations, TV shows featuring the cornhole game, and even a movie in the making!
The game is played with a couple boards and a set of 8 cornhole bags. The platforms are placed 30 feet apart and the players take turns trying to pitch their bag into the hole in the opposing board. The cornhole rules are simple, but that doesn't stop people with being obsessed with the game. You can walk into any tailgate party or BBQ around the midwest and find people playing it throughout the entire spring, summer, and fall. The game is especially popular with college kids and younger adults. That's not too surprising given that its one of the few backyard sports that allows you to carry a drink with you while you play. Perfect for any college kid!
In the past, there was virtually nowhere where you could find cornhole bags. You'd have to rely on someone that knew how to sew to make cornhole bags for you. Now, they are all over the internet, farmers markets, and many local vendors are starting to carry the game after demand from their customers. There are other cool inventions recently such as lighting for your game for nighttime play as well as scoring systems so you can stay out of arguments with your opponents. That is one good thing about the spread of cornhole throughout the country. You can now get better prices, more selection, and better service since there are more people selling the gear.
Companies are also starting to use cornhole equipment as a way to thank their clients and give something a little unique. A lot of manufacturers are starting to customize their boards and
cornhole bags by putting the company logo on the gear. This is great for sales professionals or small businesses who want to thank their best customers by giving them a unique gift. It's definitely something that is more thoughtful than a fruit basket and something that will have a lot more longevity with their customer. In the age where customers are used to getting gifts of some sort from their vendors, giving a thoughtful gift like that can really distance yourself from your competition and stick out in the minds of your customers.
So, are you going to catch the craze of corntoss? Maybe you can set the trend in your neck of the woods if the game hasn't already arrived. If you aren't quite convinced and you want to try the game out, you don't have to spend a lot of money to get the boards, you can simply go online and find some cornhole dimensions so you can build your own. With a little bit of carpentry skills and some spare time, you can have your set built and be ready to spread cornhole all around the area. It has stood the test of time by not dying out over the last few years by being a game the whole family can enjoy. Be the trend setter in your town!
