How to Play Barrel Toss!
Like the Code of the Brethren in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, the following are more like "guidelines" than actual rules.
At Barrel Toss we focus on friends, family and fun rather than strict rules...with that in mind, grab your favorite adult beverage and let's play!
First place the barrels 25 to 27 feet apart on a dry, flat surface and place all 8 bags at one barrel. Each team has 4 bags of a different color. For example, Team #1 has 4 red bags and Team #2 has 4 blue bags. Players take turns tossing the corn-filled bags at the 6" hole cut into the top of the opposite half-barrel. Did we mention you need your favorite adult beverage?
Doubles Play
Two teams of 2 players compete against each other. In doubles play, one member of each team tosses from one barrel and the other member tosses from the other barrel.
When playing doubles, the first member of each team alternates tossing the bags until they have thrown all four of their respective color. The second members of each team now alternate tossing a bag until all four bags are tossed and the inning completed.
A bag in the hole is scores 3 points, while a bag that lands on top of the barrel scores 1 point. A "hanger" is a bag that is hanging over the hole but has not dropped in and is worth only 1 point. Play continues until a team reaches the score of 21.
Singles Play
Two teams of 1 player each compete against one another, lining up at the same barrel and tossing towards the opposite barrel.
Start by placing all 8 bags at one end with each team having 4 bags of a different color. Players alternate tossing one bag at a time, trying to score points while preventing their opponent from doing the same.
A bag in the hole is scores 3 points, while a bag that lands on top of the barrel scores 1 point. A "hanger" is a bag that is hanging over the hole but has not dropped in and is worth only 1 point. Play continues until a team reaches the score of 21.
