10 DIY Cornhole Board Plans

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Stacy Fisher
Stacy is a freelancer writer and crafter with more than 18 years of experience. She has published more than 850 articles and co-authored a book.
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Stacy Fisher
Published 07/28/20
Blue and gray cornhole boards in a yard

The DIY Plan 

These DIY cornhole board plans will take you through each building step of gathering materials and supplies, cutting your boards, assembling the boards for play, and then finishing them with paint, stain, or decals.

Cornhole, also called bean bag toss, is a simple yard game where you toss bean bags into the hole on the board and compete as teams or individuals. It's a no-stress game that's a lot of fun and you'll want to have it ready to go for your next barbecue, camping trip, or tailgate.

Not sure how to play cornhole? Not a problem! These official cornhole rules will show you how. If you're not up for building one, consider buying one of these best cornhole boards.