How to Make a Cornhole Scoreboard

Cornhole Scoreboard Overview

This whitepaper (manual) is for making a cornhole scoreboard. The scoreboard will have black numbers on each side of the plastic score face. The center will have a black background with the word "cornhole" spelled in white. The scorecard will be attached to a white plastic pole with a metal spike for mounting in the ground. Lastly, the scoreboard will have two plastic cup holders mounted on top of the pole. Below is an image of the finished scoreboard.

• Project Time: 1 Hour.
• Project Cost: $25.00.
• The listed supplies will make a SET of cornhole scoreboards, one for each end/board.

Materials and Cost

The cost of this project was $25.11 per set, or $12.56 per scoreboard. By shopping around and eliminating the black center (Paint Marker), the cost can be substantially lowered. Also, the cost of the masking tape and screw packs should technically be spread over 20-plus scoreboards.

The supplies were purchased from three stores - TSC, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart.

1 - Create-A-Sign 14" x 18" Corrugated Sign With Frame (TSC, $3.98).

1 - Step-In Poly Fence Post, 48" (TSC, $2.49).

1 - The Paper Studio White Alphabet Sticker Package (Hobby Lobby, $2.99).

1 - The Paper Studio Black Numeric Sticker Package (Hobby Lobby, $2.99).

1 - DecoColor Black Acrylic Paint Marker (Hobby Lobby, $4.47).

1 - 4-pack of Bell Drink Holders (Walmart, $1.96).

1 - Roll of Masking Tape (optional, Walmart, $0.77).

1 - Value Pack of Screws (Walmart, $2.97).

Building The Cornhole Scoreboard

Step 1 - Cut The Plastic Sign Into Two Pieces

To begin making our scoreboard, unwrap the corrugated plastic sign and discard the metal post that comes with it (or save for a later project). The width of the sign measures 14". Measure 7" across the bottom, middle, and top and make a mark with a pencil. Next, use a yardstick or ruler to connect the three marks. Once the line is penciled in, use a razorblade or pair of scissors and cut the plastic sign in half. You should now have two plastic scorecards measuring 7"x18", as shown in the below picture.

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Step 2 - Tape The Plastic For Coloring

Measure 2" in from each side of the vinyl (2" and 5"). Do this four times up the vertical of the vinyl on each side. Next, connect the dots using a yardstick and a pencil. Apply masking tape along the two lines. Use 2 or 3 layers or painter's tape to ensure the paint won't bleed through the tape.

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Step 3 - Color The Middle And Remove Tape

Use the paint marker and paint inside the tape. When finished, remove the tape. Apply as many coatings as needed.

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Step 4 - Spell "Cornhole" In The Middle Using White Decals

Spell "Cornhole" down the black middle of the scorecard. Use the white letter decals listed above.

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Step 5 - Apply Black Numbers To Each Side of Scoreboard

Apply the black number decals (0 - 21) on each white side of the vinyl scorecard.

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Step 6 - Break The Ends Off The Cup Holders

Break off the lips of the cup holders so they will fit together on the top of the post.

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Step 7 - Put Screws In The Cup Holders and Scorecard

Apply 4 screws to the scoreboard. Two in the face of the scorecard and two on top of the post to hold the cup holders.

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DONE

Your cornhole scoreboard is complete. Stick it in the ground, grab some drinks, and have fun!

Project Notes

• The sticker packages (decals) where 50% off when I purchased them, so I paid $1.98 each.
• The black coloring bled through the masking tape. I doctored-up the lines a bit for the above images. To avoid bleeding, use a couple layers of masking tape or use painter's tape.
• I had to hurry a bit when doing this project, so my letters aren't as centered and level as they could be. Being more precise when applying the white letters and black numbers will make the scoreboard look MUCH better.
• I wanted to make this manual complete, so I included all supplies. Most people will already have screws and masking tape. In addition, one roll of tape and a value pack of screws will easily make 20 or more scoreboards.
• The decoColor marker was used because I had to make the scoreboards inside. If you will be making yours outside, consider spray paint.

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