The tailgate
Tailgates down, the grill going, and the floodlights coming on.
Where you are
A stadium parking lot an hour before kick-off, at golden hour. The lane runs down an aisle between two rows of parked cars. Beside it a family’s pickup sits with its tailgate down under a canopy, the grill going and two fans in camp chairs. Ahead, the stadium’s concourse windows are lit and the floodlights are on.
What happens here
- The man at the grill flips the meat every few seconds and glances over at the lane.
- A cornhole gets both his arms up and two hops; a woody gets the tongs punched in the air.
Play here
Cornhole is free in your browser, with nothing to install. Start a match, or read the rules first.
Other venues
- The superyacht: Teak deck, open water, and overprotective dog.
- The frozen lake: Ice underfoot, open water past the board, and something in it.
- The jungle: A mudbank, a slow brown river, and three pairs of eyes.
- The arena: Stage lights, a full house, and a hush before every throw.
- Holy Crap Farm: Packed dirt, gold corn, and a muck heap that swallows your misses.