Playing the cornhole bag game has gone through a lot of adjustments in the past two decades. The game was introduced in the Midwest among college students during the 1990s and has become a nationwide craze. Now, it is played by teenagers, children and even adults. Through the years, people have made some adjustments to the game so it can be played indoors and outdoors. An official governing group called The American Cornhole Association was even formed just to regulate the sport. Cornhole bags are among the most important elements in playing the game.
Cornhole bags when these were first introduced were filled with corn, hence the name. However, using corn can have adverse effects on the bags because of its perishable nature. Corn tends to deteriorate faster when exposed to outdoor elements like air and water. Rodents and insects also tend to chew on these after a few weeks. When cornhole bags get wet from moisture or rain, kernels inside the bag will increase in size and absorb the liquid. The cornhole bag will turn out to be heavy and difficult to play with. The material of the bag itself and the stitching may also be compromised.
Water will hasten the decaying process which is why you need to replace or repair the bags or kernels. The corn kernels will shrink when the water inside dries out. In effect, the game will not be played optimally. Some people like to keep the cornhole bags away from moisture, sunlight and rodents by keeping these in airtight spaces. However, the size of the bags may prove to be challenging for some who wish to store it properly.