Cornhole is played by tossing bags onto a cornhole board with a hole in it to score points. The official rules commonly accepted include:
- The boards are placed 27 feet apart (from front edge to front edge) for adults; younger or impaired players may play at closer distances (12-15 feet).
- Each board is 2 feet by 4 feet with a 6-inch diameter hole positioned 9 inches from the top.
- Players take turns tossing four bags each, aiming to land bags on the board (1 point) or in the hole (3 points).
- Only one team can score per inning, and their inning score equals the difference between the two teams' scores.
- The first player or team to reach or exceed 21 points at the end of an inning wins.
- Players pitch bags from a designated pitcher's box (4 feet by 3 feet) beside each board and must throw underhand without stepping past the foul line.
Additional details like court layout, pitcher's box dimensions, and fouls aim to ensure standardized play for tournaments and friendly games alike.