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DIY Bean Bag Toss Game Board

Similar to the game of horseshoes, bean bag toss or cornhole is growing in popularity. Already a staple at tailgates, it is now common at frat houses, dorms, barbecues and corporate picnics across the nation. Store-bought boards can run into the hundreds of dollars, depending on the decor and construction, but a homemade board can be made for much less.

Things You'll Need

Two 48-inch 2-by-4s
Two 21-inch 2-by-4s
24-by-48 inch sheet of plywood
Wood glue
3-inch deck nails
Power drill
6-inch hole saw
Sandpaper

Instructions

Assembling the Board
- 1
  Arrange the 48-inch and 21-inch segments into a rectangle, with the 21-inch segments in-between the 48-inch ones.
- 2
  Drill two pilot holes per corner, centered in the middle of the end of the 21-inch piece.
- 3
  Attach the frame segments with 3-inch deck screws through the pilot holes.
- 4
  Place the sheet of plywood over the box frame and adjust so that the entire frame is covered.
- 5
  Drill holes through the plywood into the frame at every 6 inches.
- 6
  Remove the plywood, while keeping note of the orientation.
- 7
  Place a bead of wood glue around the top of the frame.
- 8
  Replace the plywood, using the pilot holes as guidance for proper placement.
- 9
  Attach the board using 3-inch deck screws. Make sure each screw is flush with the board to prevent the bags from being snagged.
Cutting the Hole
- 10
  Make a mark on the plywood board 9 inches from the top and centered in the middle of the board. This will be the center of the hole.
- 11
  Drill onto the mark with a 6-inch hole saw bit.
- 12
  Sand the edges of the hole to prevent bags from being snagged as they fall into the hole.

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