the game setup
age
These rules are adapted for children 5 to 8 years old.
objective
Be the first player or team to reach or exceed 15 points!
equipment
1 set of two (2) 1x2 KG Cornhole Boards
2 sets of four (4) 4-in Daily 44x Cornhole Bags
How to play
Kids cornhole can be played 1-on-1 or 2-on-2.
FOULS
Players must stay on their side of the board and their foot cannot cross the front of the board until the bag is thrown. If a player crosses the front of the board, a foul is called while tossing. The foul bag is removed from play.
SCORING
Any bag which comes to rest anywhere on top of the board is worth one (1) point.
Any bag which is thrown through the hole or knocked through the hole by another bag is worth three (3) points.
Any bag which is not on the board or through the hole is worth zero (0) points.
Note: Cancellation scoring is not used for kids play.
ALTERNATING TOSSES
The player/team who scored more points in the previous round goes first the next round. If it was tied, the player/team who went first last round gets to go first again.
TIEBREAKER
In the case both players/teams reach 15 points in the same round, another round is played. The player/team that scores more points during the extra round is declared the winner. Extra rounds can continue to be added until a winner is declared.
1-on-1
PLAYER 1 VS. PLAYER 2
1. Starting at either board, both players pick a lane (left or right of the board).
2. Players alternate tossing bags until each player has tossed all four (4) bags.
3. Once all bags are thrown, each player adds up their total points.
4. Players then stay in their lane, walk to the other board, and repeat Steps 2 and 3 tossing the other way.
5. Play continues until one player reaches or exceeds fifteen (15) points.
2-on-2
TEAM 1 VS. TEAM 2
1. Each pair of teammates line up across from each other at opposite boards.
2. Starting on one side, opposing players alternate tossing bags until each player has tossed all four (4) bags.
3. Once all bags are thrown, each team adds up their total points.
4. The players on the opposite side then collect the bags and repeat Steps 2 and 3 throwing the other way.
5. Play continues until one team reaches or exceeds fifteen (15) points.
