Recreation - Sports
Just a handful of years ago, if you asked someone what 'cornhole' was they would give you a raised eyebrow. Lawn Darts, Bocce Ball, and Badminton were all sleepy games that maybe were setup at a family reunion or a block party. 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. Who would've thought that this cornhole game would yield a nation-wide organization, tournaments, televised events, and even a movie!
The game is played with a couple boards and a set of 8 cornhole bags. You place the boxes around 27 feet apart from the front and the opponents take turns to try and get their bag in the hole of the opposing box. The cornhole rules are simple, but that doesn't stop people with being obsessed with the game. You can walk into any tailgate or BBQ around the midwest and find people playing it throughout the entire spring, summer, and fall. Where the game is most popular is with college aged students and with younger adults. That probably has to do with the fact that its the ideal sport that allows you to still be able to hold a beer while you are playing!
Up until recently, you couldn't imagine the pain you had to go through just to get some cornhole bags. You'd have to rely on someone that knew how to sew to make cornhole bags for you. It's gotten much easier nowadays to find products all over. Local sports stores are starting to carry them because of heavy demand from their clients and you can easily locate them at many ecommerce stores. 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. When you think about this, its really a great move. The company gets to give a gift that is unique and can be used for a long time. The recipient can use the boards and bags for a long time and always remember who they got them from, that doesn't happen with fruit baskets and cans of cashews. It's a great way to stick out in the mind of your clients and at least be known as the guy that gave a gift that the owner of the business and his family use every summer.
So, are you going to catch the craze of bean bags? 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 proven time and time again that Americans are always up for a fun game that the whole family can enjoy. Be the first to spread the word in your town!