It wasn't too long ago that bean bag games fell into the same category as the rest of the sleepy outdoor backyard games. Lawn Darts, Bocce Ball, and Badminton were all sleepy games that maybe were setup at a family reunion or a block party. But, in recent years, cornhole has emerged as the winner as more and more college students, young people, and everyone rushes to catch the latest craze that has swept the country. It's hard to imagine that in such a short amount of time you'd have national organization, large tournaments put on by organizations, TV shows featuring the cornhole game, and even a movie in the making!

The equipment you need is next to nothing, just 4 bags per each team and a couple of cornhole boxes and you are set to go. The platforms are placed 30 feet apart and the players take turns trying to pitch their bag into the hole in the opposing board. Even though the cornhole rules are a piece of cake, it doesn't stop people from playing hours on end to master the game. Its the perfect example of the saying "A minute to learn, a lifetime to master". The game has grown so much that I would bet that if you walk into any event around the midwest or walk through any midwester town, that you will see the game being played by a surprising amount of people. The game is especially popular with college students and younger adults. That's not too surprising given that its one of the few backyard sports that allows you to carry a drink with you while you play. Perfect for any college kid!

Prior to just a few years ago, it was nearly impossible to find cornhole bags anywhere locally or even on the internet. And if you could find them, they were expensive. You'd have to rely on someone that knew how to sew to make cornhole bags for you. It's gotten much easier nowadays to find products all over. Local sports stores are starting to carry them because of heavy demand from their clients and you can easily find them at many ecommerce stores. There are even recent innovations to release weather resistant bags which will prevent the bags from invasion by critters looking for the corn. That is one good thing about the spread of cornhole throughout the country. You can now get better prices, more selection, and better service since there are more people selling the gear.

Businesses are also finding that gear can be an great way to promote their company and thank their customers. Because of the demand for this, cornhole dealers have started to offer boards and cornhole bags customized with the company logo. When you think about this, its really a great move. The company gets to give a gift that is unique and can be used for a long time. The recipient can use the boards and bags for a long time and always remember who they got them from, that doesn't happen with fruit baskets and cans of cashews. It's a great way to stick out in the mind of your clients and at least be known as the guy that gave a gift that the owner of the business and his family use every summer.

So, are you going to catch the craze of bean bags? If it hasn't arrived yet in your area, then maybe you can be the trend setter. If you don't feel like shelling out the cash to pay for your own set, the cornhole building instructions can be easily found on the internet for no cost. With a little bit of carpentry skills and some spare time, you can have your set built and be ready to spread cornhole all around the area. It has stood the test of time by not dying out over the last few years by being a game the whole family can enjoy. Be the first to spread the word in your town!

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