how far apart are cornhole boards supposed to be

Cornhole boards are supposed to be placed 27 feet apart from the front edge of one board to the front edge of the other. This is the official standard distance used in competitive play and tournaments according to the American Cornhole Association (ACA) and American Cornhole Organization (ACO). For casual or beginner play, the distance can be adjusted closer, commonly to 21 feet or even shorter distances like 15 to 20 feet for quicker or easier games. The holes in the boards are 6 inches in diameter and located 9 inches from the top of each board.