1. Gather the needed equipment: To play bean bag toss, you will need two board platforms, eight bean bags (four of each color), and a flat playing area.

2. Set up the playing area: Place the two boards opposite each other, 27 feet apart. Ensure the ground is level and that there are no obstructions in your way.

3. Divide into two teams: Bean bag toss is played with two teams, 1-2 players per team. Each player should have four bean bags of their team’s designated color.

4. Determine who goes first: Flip a coin or use another method to decide which team takes the first turn.

5. Review basic scoring rules: The goal of the game is to reach a certain score, typically 21 points. A player scores points by tossing a bean bag onto the board or into the hole on the board.

6. Begin playing:

– Stand next to your corresponding platform and throw one bean bag at a time towards the opponent’s board.

– Alternate turns tossing bean bags with your opponent.

– Aim to land the bean bag on the board or into the hole to score points.

7. Calculate scores after each round: After all eight bean bags have been thrown, tally up the scores for that round.

– Bags that land in the hole = 3 points

– Bags that land on the board = 1 point

Subtract lower-scoring team’s score from higher-scoring team’s score. The result is added to higher-scoring team’s total score.

8. Continue playing rounds: After scoring, collect your bean bags and resume play on alternating sides until one team reaches (or surpasses) 21 points.

9. Breaking ties: If both teams reach 21 at the same time or if there is a tie exceeding 21 points, continue playing until one team outscores the other by at least 2 points.

10. Enjoy the game and have fun: Bean bag toss is a casual, social game that is meant to foster friendly competition. Encourage and support your fellow players and remember to enjoy the experience.