Do You Know About the Different Styles of Bean Bag Toss?
Believe it or not, there are people who take the game of bean bag toss very seriously. There are rules, leagues, and many different styles of bean bag toss that you can adapt to your own likings. If you have only played bean bag toss at camp, then you have a lot to learn about the game.
The most common of all the bean bag toss games is simply tossing a bean bag at a piece of board with holes cut in it. Sometimes the holes have different point values (when used in a game where scoring is done), while other times the holes are all the same size and the goal is just to get the bean bag in any hole.
In the past, these games were always made by hand with just a piece of board and maybe some paint, but you will find that they now get very elaborate and can be a lot more fun.
One of the different styles of bean bag toss is played on a board that is flat or level with the ground (as opposed to the traditional method that is played on a board that is slanted). When you play on a flat board, the goal is still to get the bean bag into the hole, but you will also get points or credit for at least getting near the hole, good news for the gamers who are not real accurate. This type of game is usually played on a board that is more slippery.
When you buy a board for playing bean bag toss, it is worth finding one that has a different game on each side. Usually one side is for traditional bean bag toss where there is no scoring involved, and the other side may have painted circles for scoring. You might also find that there is a selection of different color bean bags so that each person has a "bonus" bean bag that is worth more points.
Because this game is designed for people of all ages to play it, there are different styles of bean bag toss that are played either from a long distance or up close. If you are playing with children, then you may want to toss the bags underhand from 6 to 10 feet away. However, if you are playing with teenagers or adults, an overhand game of bean bag toss from 20 to 30 feet may be a lot more challenging.
Even if you are using the same old board, there are ways that you can change up the game without buying anything new. For instance, you can all play left-handed (or right-handed for those who are already lefties). You can also play by covering up one eye while throwing, which can really be challenging for a lot of people. If you are particularly talented, you can kick the bags into the holes. This is a fun game for almost all people, one that is easy, inexpensive, and allows everyone to get outside and get a little exercise.
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