Cornhole has always been a tradition in my family. We played at every family gathering growing up! The game itself has been around for a long time and it remains popular to this day. At every Stok’d cannabis dispensary across the province, you’ll notice we’re still playing. It’s always been a fun lawn game, and now we’ve brought it to you in our cannabis stores.
Cornhole is probably something you’ve seen around, but do you know how to play? Eating your favourite edibles and then tossing a bag in a hole, with a joint hanging from your lip, isn’t the only thing you need to do to enjoy the game.
Don’t get me wrong. High-quality cannabis edibles are important to how we play and, as you know, they now come in many different flavours, with varying THC potency, or CBD/CBG options. However, admittedly, they can hinder your accuracy if you eat too many high potency THC edibles. So beware, and keep your cannabis tolerance in mind.
Learning How to Play Cornhole with Cannabis
This Stok’d guide covers everything you need to know about cornhole, including its history, terminology and official rules, though we’d like to see the inclusion of a “timeout” rule for obvious reasons.
The only thing that increases your likelihood of winning, is by choosing the best strain of cannabis to play with. We’ll also cover these tips too in this article.
You’ve probably been to an event or two that has featured this famous game. You get that it’s a game. However, you’re still a little unsure and, understandably, might find yourself still asking: “what is Cornhole?”
Stok’d Cannabis Dispensary: A Brief History of Cornhole
Fun fact: Heyliger de Windt patented the game of cornhole as “Parlor Quoits” in 1883. You’ll have to decide for yourself whether he created the game or took credit for someone else’s work. Everyone has an opinion,
Throughout history, the game has been re-invented and reinvented, gaining popularity each time.
The name “Cornhole” derives from the grain that originally filled the bags. It’s no surprise that the game’s recent popularity began in the Midwest, where corn is readily available.
As with Weed, Chronic, Pot, and Marijuana… Cornhole has many names too
Cannabis has only recently been widely coined as the correct terminology for weed. You may recognize cornhole as a game you’ve heard called other names as well. Not surprising us, cornhole goes by many names, just like the sticky-icky buds you order at Stok’d.
Bag Toss, Corn Toss, Bean Bag Game, Tailgate Toss, and Soft Horseshoes are all names for the same game. Depending on where you learned it, you might even know it by a different name. Please drop a comment and let us know.
It’s very likely you could spend hours going down the rabbit hole and looking up aliases for the game of cornhole – especially if you’re bored and baked. Be sure to have your search filters on, however. This cannabis dispensary highly recommends it.
Enjoy the outdoors where you can smoke freely
This is a great way to create an interactive outdoor space. During the game, you can smoke a blunt and pass it around. Because of the wafting aroma that will undoubtedly fill the air, the game itself doesn’t require much space, but will quickly attract a crowd.
For Players of all Skill Levels and Weed Tolerance
If the kids have moved out, one of the coolest things about cornhole is that it’s suitable for a husband and wife team to have fun together, and get reacquainted with the neighbours too. Yet, keep in mind, when playing with fellow stoners, don’t be surprised if the game takes a while to get one in… just keep on laughing.
It’s Fun To Play and Consume Cannabis
You’ll find your friends (and new friends) keep coming back to play another game, because it requires just enough skill to need practice, while allowing the player to have fun and improve their level of requisite commentary. Some say that everything is more enjoyable with weed, and I tend to agree, but it’s not just the marijuana that makes this game so entertaining. The game itself is simple, but the techniques are vast and wide-ranging. Stop by our cannabis dispensary to check out the menu and enjoy a game of cornhole.
Cannabis and Cornhole are a Part of Culture
Just like cannabis, it has become such a social phenomenon that it is growing around the world. Take a look on YouTube or Instagram to see how popular it has become. The Cornhole World Championships are even the subject of songs and a mockumentary. Feel included and free from judgement at our cannabis dispensary.
The Rules of Cornhole According to Stok’d
Recreational cornhole may have some variations, yet there are official rules.
These rules are published by the Toronto Cornhole Association (TCA). They are in no way associated with any active ingredients in cannabis. However, according to our budtenders, it has been said that the recommended cannabis strains for playing are: Green Crack, Durban Poison, Sour Diesel, Blue Dream, OG Kush, and Northern Lights. Let us know what your “great strain to improve your game” list includes.
Here are the main Cornhole rules you need to know.
Knowing the terms will help you understand the rules!
If you haven’t already noticed, just like cannabis, cornhole has its own set of terms which vary from group to group.
The terms sort of dictate the rules. For example, you’ll need to understand terms from “pitching” to “innings,” or “out-of-count” to “in-count,” because if you don’t know the lingo, you won’t know the rules of how to successfully score a point. But if you can throw a bag, you can play the game.
Initially, terminology such as “back door,” or a bag you throw over an in-count bag that falls into the hole, may not matter much. Be assured, you’ll know if you scored a point or won an inning based on the loud comments of your opponents.
Rather quickly, you’ll see how it works. In any case, if someone mentions it, not knowing a term or two won’t impair your performance, only the type of strain you choose can do that..
Unless you understand what it means to have “the honours”, you may miss your chance at pitching first. That’s ok though if you have a fat doobie to pass around.
Familiarise yourself with the fun new language of the game! At every Stok’d cannabis dispensary you’ll notice we have the lingo, and we share it freely.
1. Singles or Doubles
As with tennis, cornhole can be played one on one or as a doubles game. In one-on-one matches, both players pitch into the same hole from the same side of the court. When playing doubles, both teams face off against each other. Both teams have a player on each side.
2. Innings
Cornhole matches are divided into innings, just like baseball and softball. The players pitch four bags each during an inning.
The four bags must be played by both teams for an inning to be completed. The number of innings is not fixed.
The game ends when one team reaches 21 points. If 21 points are reached mid-inning, the inning must be completed.
3. Pitching
Pitching is the term used for throwing the bag. When playing singles, players take turns tossing each bag until all four have been pitched, and alternately by teammates during doubles.
There is only one bag thrown per turn. In other words, you can’t pitch all bags at once.
Players can stand on either side of the board, called the pitcher’s box, according to their preference. Interestingly, a pitcher cannot use the other arm during the entire game after choosing a pitching arm, unless medical emergencies are claimed mid-game.
You have only 20 seconds to pitch, so make them count! We have not seen a timeclock at a game, or heard anyone count aloud, though the latter might be a decent tactic to throw off an opposing player who just seems way too serious.
3. In-The-Hole
Cornhole is all about getting the properly pitched bag into the hole.
Each bag is worth three points. Keep optimistic, as anyone can get your bag in the hole. No matter who knocks it in, you earn the points!
4. In-the-Count
At the end of an inning, if a bag is on the platform but not in the hole, this is a technical term for a point, called In-The-Count, and is a good practice for several reasons.
First of all, someone else could knock it in after you. As a bonus, whenever you place a bag on the platform, you score a point. So take advantage of this great opportunity to score points.
5. Out-of-Count
Having contact with the ground is out of count. This does not earn you any points. This is likely where you’ll hear the commentary swell from your opponents.
Of importance, a point is lost if your opponent pushes your bag off the board, which is legal in the game and encouraged. Since scoring doesn’t occur until the end of the inning, in-the-count pitches may turn out-of-count, adding to the fun.
6. Pitch Rotation
Pitch rotation is based on scoring, which we discuss in more detail below.
In cancellation scoring, the player (or team) who scored in the previous inning goes first. The player who threw second in the last inning will throw first in the current inning, if neither player scored.
The first pitch rotates between teams in the event you keep tying scores.
All About Fouls in Cornhole
A foul is a violation of a rule that has to be called out by another player or judge. Look out for the following fouls:
Pitch From Out of Bounds
This seems like a no-brainer, but it needs to be defined. While pitching, the player steps over the foul line or outside the pitcher’s box.
Box Switching or Throwing from the Wrong Box
The pitcher switches boxes in an inning. Switching boxes mid-inning, or at all, is typically against the official rules of the game. Adaptations can be made if the contents of your predominant hand are impeding on your ability to smoke and play at the same time. This only applies to matches where the priority is to take a toke before playing, so use it wisely!
Not a Foul-ball, Foul Bag
- Before the bag hit the platform or went in the hole, the bag hit the ground.
- Before hitting the platform or going in the hole, the bag hit another object, such as a tree or table.
- It landed on the ground.
Bag Removed Before Final Score
During the inning, the offender loses all remaining bags. All points earned up until the foul are retained by the offender. The bag grabber cannot score any more points the rest of the inning.
A non-offender scores 12 points as if they hit all four pitches.
Dropping the Bag
If a player drops the bag after his final forward swing, it counts as his pitch. A pitch that falls before the final forward swing is not a foul, and it does not count as a pitch. Pick up the bag and pitch it again if needed.
Despite their importance, these rules are not absolute. The American Cornhole Association describes cornhole rules as guidelines rather than “absolutes”. Common for most complimentary cannabis activities – this game has an aspect of common sense while playing. Just make sure any alterations to the gameplay are fair, and agreed upon by the opposing team before a necessity to invoke it arises.
They’re designed to create uniformity between games across the country.
Tips and Tricks for Cornhole at the Cannabis Dispensary
The next time you play at Stok’d, you’ll have a lot more fun if you understand the game. Cornhole, though, is more than simply throwing the bag into the hole.
If you want to win at Cornhole, learn the tips to become a Cornhole Master. Searching “cannabis dispensary near me” you’ll find your nearest Stok’d store. We’re a weed store that’s always down for a game while chatting about the latest greatest cannabis products on our menu.
Improve Your Cornhole Pitch with These Easy Tricks
- Choose a pitching stance that allows you to maintain your form. You can step forward with your pitch, like when you bowl, or you can stand still. The major difference is that you want to swing up in Cornhole to get some air into the pitch.
- Before pitching, make sure your bag is flat. If it’s crumpled, it won’t slide as smoothly on the board and will be harder to control. Instead, smooth it out and pitch it down the middle. This is a win-win situation because either your bag will get in the hole or it will get in the way of your opponent’s shot.
- It’s generally accepted that your pitch should have a twist. The Cornhole experts at Stok’d suggest throwing it like a Frisbee. Whatever you do, you don’t want it to rotate though. Having a flat bag and spinning it is brilliant, but if the bag is doing somersaults, that is a problem.
- There are four pitches you need to master: airmail, blocker, slider, and push.
- The airmail goes straight into the hole and is the most difficult to land.
- As the bag is being landed on the front of the board, it is being slid.
- When the bag reaches the opponent’s hole, it blocks the opponent.
- Finally, the bag is pushed into the hole by a push.
- The most important thing is to practice as much as you can. It may sound tedious to spend a couple of hours throwing bags at the board or in the hole, but the best players do that.
Get Stok’d Techniques for Cornhole
- It is always advantageous to play doubles, so don’t be afraid to use it! The board is visible from an up-close vantage point for your teammate. Discuss it with him or her.
- Your opponent may be able to see that your bag is blocking his attempt to push it into the hole. If that’s the case, you’ll have to choose an airmail over a slide.
- Be defensive. If you’re up against a strong opponent, you can bet on them getting the bag in the hole. Don’t let that happen. You will earn a point by placing your bag in front of the hole.
You’re playing a cannabis game, possibly at a cannabis dispensary, so relax. Even though it can be serious, it’s still meant to be fun. In addition, a stiff body won’t be very effective. Smoke up my friend, because this game is meant to be enjoyed.
With the Perfect Buzz from Your Favorite Cannabis Strain, Here’s How to Win at Cornhole
- Check to see if your clothes are working against you. Your pitch may be hindered if they’re too long or loose. Having a pipe, lighters, a half-quarter of First Class Funk, in your pockets might prove a hinderance as well, so try to have a backpack to carry your cannabis and accessories. Besides improving your game, biker shorts make you look more fierce.
- Additionally, you should wear shoes that allow you to move freely. Although sandals are excellent bar wear, they aren’t ideal for sports. If you want to play Cornhole seriously, you need better shoes.
- Get into your opponent’s head as well. It doesn’t take much trash talk to bring down a pitch. Keep in mind, that’s only half the battle.
- While cornhole is a fun bar game, you should not play it while holding your beer. It involves your entire body, so do not let any part of it be distracted.
Cornhole is perhaps the best game for an ultimate afternoon out enjoying your favorite cannabis products.
In Conclusion…
Despite their importance, these rules are not absolute. The American Cornhole Association describes these standard cornhole rules as guidelines rather than “absolutes”. As with most complementary cannabis activities – this game has an aspect of common sense while playing. Just make sure any alterations to the gameplay are fair and agreed upon by the opposing team before a necessity to invoke it arises.
They’re designed to create uniformity between games across the country.
Tips and Tricks for the Cornhole are available for free at any Stok’d cannabis dispensary. Cornhole is more than simply throwing the bag into the hole.
The next time you play at Stok’d, you’ll have a lot more fun if you understand the game.
If you want to win at Cornhole, learn the tips to become a Cornhole Master. Searching “cannabis dispensary near me” you’ll find your nearest Stok’d store. We’re a weed store that’s always down for a game, while chatting about the latest and greatest cannabis products on our menu.