It’s not hard to see that cornhole is one of the most loved backyard activities in the USA. Whether you’re having a work picnic, a family reunion, or a group of friends around for the weekend, cornhole is the most requested game. However, the game’s origins remain a mystery to many.

Perhaps because of cornhole’s popularity, many people have claimed credit for its creation. Legend has it that a man by the name of Matthias Kuepermann, a German cabinet manufacturer in the 1400s, came up with the game after seeing some kids throwing pebbles into a groundhog’s burrow. Kuepermann reportedly used his carpentry abilities to create a safer game for the kids to play out of concern for their well-being (not to mention the groundhog’s). But how does “corn” come into play?

Since corn was so plentiful, it was more commonly used as a weight than as a food source. Kuepermann reasoned that a bag filled with dried corn kernels would be much less dangerous than a stone, leading to today’s game.

Cornhole took off in the Midwest because it’s abundantly clear corn thrives there. The first documented game took place in Cincinnati before spreading to other cities and states through word of mouth. It also doesn’t hurt that you don’t need to be a world-class athlete to play a fun game of cornhole, which has contributed to the game’s meteoric rise in popularity.

Cornhole events are commonplace at barbecues, tailgates, and bars across America. Custom Cornhole boards are a common sight at weddings and other family gatherings, and the game has also found extensive use in advertising.

It’s not complicated to learn how to play cornhole. Each player or team gets four bags to throw on the board. If a bag goes through the cut-out hole, the player gets three points, whereas they only get one if the bag remains on the board. The final objective of the game differs depending on who you ask. Many participants require a final score to be 21 exactly, while others allow you to go over the mark. Regardless of the option, there is no victor unless it’s by two points.

Before you go to a backyard party this year and enjoy a burger hot off the grill while partaking in a game, HD SportSuite’s indoor cornhole simulator game can hone your throws and lead to triumphant victories.

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