It isn’t as dirty as it sounds, trust us.

Step 1: Set Up the Boards

The distance between boards is widely argued, but the American Cornhole Association’s official rules call for 27 feet from the front of one board to the other.

Step 2: Set Up the Players

A player from each team throws from one board, while the 2 remaining players throw from the opposite board. When throwing, players are not allowed to step past the front of the board.

Step 3: Game Play

Cornhole matches are composed of innings. In the first half of an inning, the two competitors standing at one board take turns throwing each of their 4 bags. The points are tallied and play then resumes for the players standing at the other platform.

Step 4: Scoring

A bag tossed into the hole is worth 3 points. A bag that lands anywhere on the board counts for 1 point. If a bag hits the ground before coming to a rest on the board, or if it is resting on the board but is also touching the ground, it is deemed a foul and the bag must be removed from the board.

Step 5: Keeping Score

After each half of an inning, the competitors’ points are tallied. The player with the higher amount subtracts the other player’s points from his. The remaining points are added to the higher scoring player’s overall team score.

Step 6: End of Game

Once a team reaches or exceeds 21 points and all players have thrown in that inning, the game is over. A game cannot end in the middle of an inning.

Step 7: Embrace the Ways of Cornhole

Cornhole is a favorite of college students and tail-gaters and when you toss those bags, you’ll see why! So grab some friends and go do yourself some corn-holin’! Yeehaw!