Three Reasons To Love This Game With A Bad Name!
Its origins lie somewhere in the Midwestern United States, but cornhole (also known as bean bags or corntoss) is gaining popularity throughout all of North America. The simple game involves tossing small canvas bags filled with dry seed corn at an angled wooden target with holes in it. Its akin to a soft version of horseshoes and is rapidly becoming a popular leisure time activity.
In an era dominated by cable television, high-speed internet access, multi-functional cell phones, interactive bar trivia contests and eerily real video games, the success of cornhole may seem surprising. What is it about this simple, almost retro game that is creating such a loyal following? A combination of factors are spurring cornholes success. Lets look at three reasons to love cornhole.
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