Q 01/05

In cornhole, how many points is a bag that goes through the hole worth?

A) One

B) Three

C) Six

D) Twelve

Answer · why

B) Three

Three. The bag counts however it gets there: one knocked in by a later throw, even an opponent's, scores the same as a clean shot.

Q 02/05

Under standard rules, a cornhole game is played until one side reaches or passes what score?

A) 10

B) 21

C) 50

D) 100

Answer · why

B) 21

21. The total is only checked when an inning ends, and official rules ask for no two-point margin, so 21-20 is a win.

Q 03/05

What is the diameter of the hole in a regulation cornhole board?

A) 3 inches

B) 6 inches

C) 12 inches

D) 24 inches

Answer · why

B) 6 inches

6 inches. A regulation bag also measures 6 inches across, so the hole gives it no room to spare.

Q 04/05

What are the dimensions of a regulation cornhole board?

A) 6 by 12 inches

B) 1 by 2 feet

C) 2 by 4 feet

D) 4 by 8 feet

Answer · why

C) 2 by 4 feet

2 by 4 feet. The back edge sits 12 inches off the ground and the front about 3, and the hole is cut near the high end, so a sliding bag has to climb t...

Q 05/05

How far apart do the front edges of the two boards sit on a regulation cornhole court?

A) 6 feet

B) 13 feet

C) 27 feet

D) 60 feet

Answer · why

C) 27 feet

27 feet. Each board's front edge doubles as the foul line, so a thrower may not step past it until the bag has landed.