About five years ago, the game of bean bags was right up there with the rest of the popular backyard sports. Lawn Darts, Bocce Ball, and Badminton were all sleepy games that maybe were setup at a family reunion or a BBQ. But, in recent years, cornhole has emerged as the winner as more and more college students, young people, and everyone rushes to catch the latest craze that has swept the country. Who would've thought that this cornhole game would yield a national organization, tournaments, televised events, and even a movie!

The gear that's required for the game is pretty simple, just 8 bags and two corntoss boards. The boards are placed 30 feet apart and the players take turns trying to pitch their bag into the hole in the opposing board. Even though the cornhole rules are a piece of cake, it doesn't stop people from playing hours on end to master the game. Its the perfect example of the saying "A minute to learn, a lifetime to master". The game has exploded as you can see the game if you pass through any midwest town from spring to summer. Where the game is most popular is with college aged students and with younger adults. That probably has to do with the fact that its the ideal sport that allows you to still be able to hold a beer while you are playing!

In the past, there was virtually nowhere where you could find cornhole bags. You'd have to rely on someone that knew how to sew to make cornhole bags for you. Now, they are all over the internet, farmers markets, and many local vendors are starting to carry the game after demand from their customers. There are other cool innovations recently such as lighting for your game for nighttime play as well as scoring systems so you can stay out of arguments with your opponents. This is great news for cornhole players because the ease of getting the equipment has made the game spread quicker. And it also gives everybody a chance to get ahold of the equipment at a reasonable price.

Businesses are also finding that gear can be an excellent way to promote their brand and thank their customers. A lot of sellers are starting to customize their boards and cornhole bags by putting the company logo on the gear. This is great for sales professionals or small businesses who want to thank their best customers by giving them a unique gift. It's definitely something that is more thoughtful than a fruit basket and something that will have a lot more longevity with their client. In the age where customers are used to getting gifts of some sort from their vendors, giving a thoughtful gift like that can really distance yourself from your competition and stick out in the minds of your customers.

So, are you convinced that cornhole is the wave of the future yet? If it hasn't arrived yet in your area, then maybe you can be the trend setter. If you aren't quite convinced and you want to try the game out, you don't have to spend a lot of money to get the boards, you can simply go online and find some cornhole dimensions so you can build your own. With a little lumber and some time, you can have your set in no time and be spreading the gospel of cornhole in your neck of the woods. It has proven time and time again that Americans are always up for a fun game that the whole family can enjoy. Be the trend setter in your town!