Let's face it -- Cornhole is awesome! For those who aren't familiar with the game, the object is to get colorful, little pouches of sand into a hole cut into a board. The harder the throw or the position you throw from the greater the points. There are even official guidelines on the size of the cornhole field and how big the board and hole should be. This is not simply a carnival game ... Cornhole is a serious business.
Yet, it can be drab as well. For serious players, all that's needed is the board and hole. For others, especially younger players, the more decorated the board is the better. It draws their eyes to the target and can possibly help them be more accurate on their throws.
So, how to decorate? Well, painting is always an easy go-to. If preparing this for a carnival or other kids program consider getting the children involved in the design and the painting. The biggest thing to avoid is surrounding the hole on the board with dark colors. This confuses the thrower. When designing, consider incorporating a pattern which makes the hole feel natural.