After you play a few games on your new cornhole boards, you’re going to realize that there are some things you need to make gameplay a little smoother. While it is a simple game that does not require a lot of investment, there are some pretty cool upgrades you can make to your cornhole setup to manage your games better, protect your cornhole equipment, and make it look better.
One of the most common upgrades people look for with the boards is lighting.
Cornhole Board Lights
There are several different ways to light up your boards depending on what you’re looking for and your setup. There are a few different ways to make it happen. If you are wanting to put LED lights around your holes to give your boards a nice effect when the sun goes down, you can install a light strip around each hole with a few screws.
Cornhole Lights
This will come with 2 sets of lights with each purchase. There 5 different colors you can choose from. Everything needed for installation comes with purchase.
You could also install a few light strips around your board to make them standout even more. A good word of warning is that getting too carried away with adding lights to your board could mess with your vision a little bit when you’re throwing if you use the wrong color.
Neon lights can create a glow on the board and mess with the thrower’s depth perception a little bit. If you don’t think it will cause too big of an issue, light those things up. You can even install lights into the design of your board if you want to customize them a little further. Here is a cool video showing how you can build lights into your boards.
Cornhole Score Keeper
If you’ve ever played a game and find there is some confusion with the score, buying a cornhole scoreboard is the perfect solution. Whether you’re drinking or not, it’s easy to get confused and forget the score. Buying a scoreboard will eliminate all of that confusion and avoid any of the disagreements you really don’t want to have.
You can buy some simple scoreboards that attach to the boards and they are pretty cheap too. These come in a few different styles and really are not too invasive with how they attach to your boards.
Magnetic Cornhole Scoreboard
These are simple to install. You can use a couple of woodscrews or tape is included with the kit. They are made of steel and magnets are used to keep track of the score.
Cornhole Scoreboard/Beer Holder Combo
This is probably the most awesome accessory you can buy for your cornhole set. An added advantage to buying this scorekeeper as an accessory is that many of them will come with cup holders which is also a great upgrade to your cornhole set.
If you’ve thrown many games of cornhole then you know you will constantly be looking for a place to set your beer or drink while you throw. This scorekeeper/beer holder setup is a perfect way to solve all the problems that will likely come up while you’re playing cornhole. It’s like having an assistant right next to you while you’re playing the game and well worth the small investment.
Scoreboard Drink Holder Tower
This set will come with 2 tables as shown with a steel scorekeeping strip attached to one. Magnets are used to keep score and the cup holders will keep you from committing party fouls.
Protect Your Cornhole Boards with These Accessories
Cornhole Board Covers
One of the biggest issues people have with their cornhole boards is that they tend to wear over time. A set of cornhole board covers will eliminate this problem if you plan on leaving them setup in a certain spot.
Cornhole Board Covers
These covers will fit the regulation 24" x 48" boards and protect against water and sunlight that is notorious for premature wear of cornhole boards. It also has a storage pocket for your cornhole bags.
Cornhole Board Carrying Case
The truth is cornhole boards are a little awkward to move around. Another option you might want to consider adding to your cornhole arsenal is the ability to store your boards away and carry them where you want a little easier. There are several different cases you can buy that will allow you to carry them with much more ease. The carrying case will also add a layer of protection to your boards when they are not in use. The case will keep moisture off the boards and UV rays, prolonging their life.
Cornhole Carrying Case
This case will fit your standard 24" x 48" cornhold boards. They are made from polyester with PVC inner coating. They also have a padded shoulder strap. These cases come in several different colors, just click the button below to choose your favorite.