It seems simple. Toss a bean bag towards a board. Aim for the hole. Clock up your points to 21 before your opponent and victory is yours.

For the standard backyard cornhole player, who tosses a bean bag once or twice a summer, sure – seems simple enough, especially with a cold drink in hand. But what most casual cornhole players don’t realize, is that there is much more to the game of cornhole as it has taken America by storm over the last few years.

Step or no step? Flick or windmill? Hard or soft throw? Stick or slide?

Cornhole, bag toss, bags – whatever you call it, is easy enough to pick up but tough to master. Regardless of your skill level, it remains a backyard game almost everyone can enjoy – as long as keep your competition friendly. But for the best of the best, it’s gone pro.

So, we want to know – what kind of cornhole player are you?

LET’S TALK TYPES OF CORNHOLE LOVERS

John

The Backyard Player

John loves having other families over for barbecues. He makes a mean tri-tip and has all of the best backyard games, though he’s found cornhole to be a hit. He buys the best quality for the money and also wants the things he buys to match his style. He looks at his cornhole bags the same way he looks at his Taylor Made golf clubs he uses monthly. Buy the best, be the best. The neighbors are coming over later, time to gear up for a friendly competition. Want to make a wager? The perfect cornhole bags for the Backyard Player: Tailgate Bags

Dan

The Recreational Player

Dan got into playing cornhole with his coworkers at Drake’s Brewery in SoCal. In the winter and spring, they make the trek to Pleasant Hill to play in the West Coast Cornhole league, but most of the time they head to Lake Merrit, grab some beer and snacks, and set up in the lawn area. Since Dan played football in high school and spent his fraternity years kicking ass at frisbee golf, he knows the bag he plays with can make a big difference in his game. And, as he takes on tourneys today, his image is just as important – he wants a bag that reflects his values and personal style. The perfect cornhole bags for the Recreational Player: Performance Bags

Sally

The Competitive Player

Sally was introduced to cornhole by her kids. When they went off to college, she went in search of a new hobby. Not knowing a ton of folks who played and looking for a challenge, she found a local league and started entering tournaments. She came across Beer Belly Bags, liked the name, the speed and push friction ratings – and most of all the durability – and went for it. As a proud American she chose the Stars and Stripes design and feels good knowing that these cornhole bags are handmade in the USA. The perfect cornhole bags for the Competitive Player: Competition Bags

Ryan

The Pro Player

Though Ryan started playing on his off days for prizes over beer in his hometown, his game quickly accelerated, and he found himself practicing at home, taking the game seriously. His friends marveled at his abilities and encouraged him to enter into a regional competition. He won! Seeing the money coming in and hoping to stash some extra cash, he figured he would up the ante by purchasing some top tier bags. He looked up ratings and reviews – solid quality, plus he liked the designs. So, he started buying them. He loves Beer Belly Bags and appreciates the fact that pro players who hype them up are in the running for a serious sponsorship. The perfect cornhole bags for the Professional Cornhole Player: Pro+ Bags

Anything Sound Like YOU?

Of course, we’re not all exactly like John, Dan, Sally, and Ryan – but that’s the beauty of cornhole. It’s however, whenever, wherever, and with whoever you want to play. Perhaps you’re a Backyard Player with a Pro-level attitude. Get after it. Whatever you do, do it in good fun surrounded by good people – and if you’re old enough, with a cold beer in hand.