All The Basics About Beanbag Games

By Lana Bray


Beanbag games offer the perfect solution for parents who want to encourage imaginative play in their kids. They are a wonderful break from the TV and computer screen. Highly versatile, the game can be used outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather. It is also light and easy to transport, making them a sure-fire favorite for picnics and vacations.

It is an excellent activity for increasing eye/hand coordination in children as well as developing motor skills. This kind of lawn game encourages imaginative play and teamwork. Children are sure to enjoy hours of fun and healthy exercise.

Some say the game has its origins in Germany where it was first played in the 1500's. It has a few parallels to horseshoes as both games involve tossing an object towards a target. It is also similar to other sports, such as golf or croquet, in that it requires coordination and skill. Attempting to get a beanbag into a target some distance away with an underhanded throw is no easy feat.

It is fairly easy to buy sets in department stores or by shopping online. There are 10 items in a set, including two boards with holes, 8 bean bags, along with a sturdy case. The boards measure 24 by 36 inches, which is standard size. Made of press wood, they have wooden stands that can easily collapse and fold back.

The WBBA, or World Bean Bag Association, has compiled official rules for the tournament version. A team consists of two to four players and each team is given four bean bags. The object is to get the beanbag into the hole . A team scores three points when a bag makes it into the hole, but only one point if it lands on the game board. Play continues until one team scores 21 points.

It is possible to buy beanbags separately. These come in sets of eight or four and are available in a number of styles. The washable one is especially practical and has a waterproof covering. There are endless varieties of bright patterns and colors available in durable fabric. It is also easy to order a custom design by sending a copy by email.

This type of toss game encourages coordination and motor skills. Children like to practice tossing bags up and then turning quickly to catch it again. Parents can also encourage their kids to practice throws with different targets, hoops and containers. The variety of possibilities is almost endless.

There are official guidelines set up and manufacturers do their best to follow these in the manufacturing process. One of the key points is making sure that double bags are used as well as double stitching which protects against any possible spills. High grade corn is used to fill these. Corn is mold proof, natural and does not absorb moisture.

Beanbag games encourage creative play in children and offer lots of fun and creative play that keeps kids occupied for hours. The bags can be either handmade or bought commercially. These games are so popular worldwide that there is even a national association with standardized rules and tournament competitions.




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