Best Cornhole Boards and Bags
Cornhole had a meteoric rise to yard game fame. It currently ranks #1 on our Best Yard Games list. The game is simple, throw the bags in the hole and on the board. The execution and competition however, is what makes the game complex. Having the right boards and bags makes a world of difference. We’ve compiled a best of list for boards, bags and accessories.
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Choosing the right board for your yard, beach or tailgate game is important to the enjoyment of the sport. You don’t want to lug 50 pounds of boards a quarter mile down the beach to your favorite spot. You’ll need something lightweight and easy to clean. On the other hand, your backyard set has to be a representation of yourself, so you’ll need something personalized and sturdy to last the test of time.
Within this article we'll feature many boards, bags and accessories. Our reviews are based on personal experience, professional recommendations, customer reviews, and the best selling brands out there. For more information on Cornhole, please visit the Cornhole Rules page.
The standard and preferred size of a Cornhole board is 2’ x 4’. You’ll find some a foot shorter, but we recommend the four foot length for maximum points potential and bag landing strategies. The board’s surface needs to be smooth of defects such as depressions and raised bits of wood. Boards vary in weight, wood, and leg styles, and there are a ton of great accessories to make your set really shine! For complete rules, terminology and strategy, visit the Cornhole Rules & Play post. We’ve found the 5 most durable, stylish, well crafted and cost effective sets for you to choose from whether you looking for a backyard or beach Cornhole set.
#1 GoSports Solid Wood Premium Cornhole Set
This is a great all-wood regulation size Cornhole set. The surface is 1/2" varnished cabinet-grade plywood. The bare wood looks and plays great as is, but also allows for any custom decals, wraps or stickers you want. Included are 8 all-weather plastic pellet canvas bags and tote. For the price, customization, bags and quality, GoSports Cornhole set is clearly a wonderful option for any yard, beach, beer garden or tailgate.
#2 Slick Woody's Burnt Wood Cornhole Boards
Step up to the stylish Birch and Poplar wood Slick Woody's Cornhole set. These are made 100% in the US, and come with with 8 Duck Cloth standard size bags. We love the built in handles on the side and the sweet look of the lip design of playing surface. Choose from three cool surface designs. Rated #1 Cornhole board in 2017, you will not be disappointed with the craftsmanship and flawless design of this great set.
#3 Rebel Finish Regulation Cornhole Boards & Bags
We LOVE the "Rebel" finish color of these Vorticy regulation size, Baltic Birch boards. Even better, the set contains 8 bags with tote, full-color rules brochure, and built in carrying handles on the sides of each board. For the adventurous sort, Vorticy also offers a five-hole board for the same price. You'll find these boards just a bit slicker than our other featured sets, which in our our opinion, is a good thing. These are not only very classy , but the extra leg support and attention to detail ensures, this set will last a long time.
#4 Baden Champions Cornhole set
When it comes to portability and convenience, Baden Champions set is the way to go. There are Cornhole bag holders under each board, sturdy handles to carry the boards, and the the set itself is relatively lightweight. We recommend these for beach and tailgate days in particular, but they also look great in the yard. Slap on a score-keeper(see below) and you're good to go.
#5 Viva Sol Cornhole Set
Viva Sol does it again with their take on Cornhole. The metal leg structures are different, but definitely work, and they fold into the boards for storage. These are regulation size boards, beautifully built and when properly cared for, will last a life time. There's a mesh storage space under one board for the bags, and rugged rope handles on each of the boards for transport. This will be the Cornhole set every one is jealous of.
Cornhole Bags
Cornhole bags should be properly & evenly weighted, correctly sized, and manufactured from the appropriate materials. Each bag should weigh between 15-16 ounces. A Cornhole bag should measure 6” by 6” square. Canvas Duck Cloth is the most popular fabric and is the sport’s standard. Finally, the bags should be filled with whole kernel corn. Some weather resistant bags will use sand to withstand the elements, but we recommend the whole kernel corn option. Other quality bag fillings include recycled plastic pellets or resin pellets/beads.
Regardless of which bags you choose, remember to bring them inside after playing, as duck cloth will fade when left outside. Plastic and resin pellet bags are fine if wet, but you have bring the corn filled bags inside to avoid getting wet and rotting the corn inside. We found the best bags for your boards and here they are.
These are simply the best bags made of the best materials. Filled with 14-16 ounces of real corn kernels and sewn together with very durable 12oz duck cloth, the SC Cornhole bags are the ones you'll want at your backyard get together. The bags are available in 10 different contrasting color combinations to suit most players color scheme. Made in the USA, this set of 8 bags have thrown true and lasted a long time here on our busy boards.
We love the design of this quality bag set. The bags are properly weighted with whole corn kernels. Yard and Pub Games keeps this set in reserve for our more patriotic gaming holidays. Of course this set is made in the USA and have excellent reviews from 90% of Cornhole players who use them.
35 color combinations to choose from! These great bags are stuffed with a plastic resin filling guaranteed by a one-year warranty not to fail. If you play on damp/wet ground often or tend to leave bags out overnight, this set of 8 bags is definitely the ones you need. We use them for our beach Cornhole matches. No doubt these full size, full weight tossers will last you for a very very long time.
Bags and a bag for your bags! Available in the bright red & royal blue shown here or a stars a stripes design, these well made bags are all-weather and ready to go. The tote bag is kind of a big deal; super convenient. The filling is made of finely chopped plastic pellets and the seems are all double stitched for maximum sustainability. Did we mention the tote bag?
These bags by Free Donkey Sports offer the most color choices out there. They conform to all of the ACA regulations for Cornhole bags. The set of 8 bags ship quickly after ordering and arrive in easy to open packaging. These are not all-weather bags, so bring them inside when you're finished for the day.
Cornhole is so popular, it spawned a slew of fantastic accessories to make the game even better. Our favorite additions and accessories to the game are listed below. Warning, your Cornhole life will change after adding these to your collection.
These lights are a game changer. They provide the perfect amount of light to play after the sun goes down. Super easy to install and a battery life of up to 60 hours! We use these all the time for our late night Cornhole binges. Not once have they failed to deliver. We've given these as gifts to fellow Cornhole enthusiasts and received glowing reviews back. Brighten up your nights with these lights and you will not be disappointed.
Squash those score squabbles with this board mounted magnetic score keeper! Our games have certainly improved and the pace of play quickened since incorporating this gem into the boards. The red and blue colored magnets store away easily on the backside washer mount; a genius design element. Again, this makes a perfect gift for any of your Cornhole buddies. The score keeper really is essential to any Cornhole set. Also, made in the USA.
Tired of placing your beverage precariously on the lawn or beach, just hoping it doesn't tip over or kicked by another gamer? The best part about these is the two part construction, providing either a shoulder level holder or knee high placement for the more discreet backyard gamers. The holders have ample room for a variety of beverage containers; solo cups, aluminum cans, bottles, an coozies.
