The Surprising History of Cornhole (and Why It Rules Every Backyard)

Nobody can fully agree on where cornhole started. The most popular story traces it to the hills of Kentucky and the farms of the Midwest, where families tossed bags of dried corn at a slanted wooden board — which is exactly how it got its name.

Today it's grown into a genuine sport, complete with a national association, televised tournaments, and standardized board dimensions. But its real magic is that a five-year-old and a grandparent can play the same round and both have a shot at winning.

That's why it's the single most-ordered game we deliver. It sets up in seconds, works on grass or pavement, and quietly keeps a line of people entertained all afternoon. Our Cornhole set is a premium rental at $30 — and one of the two games we stock in duplicate so two parties can rent it on the same day.