Bean bags are flying through the air across many yards in Bowling Green.

Otherwise known as bean bag toss or sacco, the game of cornhole has been accepted by many college students in the Midwest as a fun game to play when hanging out with friends.

The origin of cornhole is unclear, but many believe that it was created in Cincinnati, where it remains extremely popular.

Although cornhole has been around for many years, it is now often associated with college students.

Jeffrey McMahon, a junior at the University, is an avid player of the game.

“It’s not a game that involves much skill,” McMahon said. “It gets competitive, which college students like.”

In the game of cornhole, two opposing teams try to toss their bean bags in a hole in the center of a platform. The game can be played with one or two people on each team.

If a bean bag makes it through the hole, three points are awarded. If the bean bag simply lands on the platform, one point is awarded. The first team to reach 21 points wins.

Although extremely popular, cornhole doesn’t appeal to everyone.

Nathan Turpin, a freshman at the University, doesn’t care for the game because of its simplicity.

Turpin, who hails from Tampa Bay, Fla., never saw cornhole being played back home.

“Everyone in Ohio has an obsession with this game,” Turpin said. “It reminds me of playing kick the can, because it’s so simplistic and primitive.”

Turpin wishes students would take part in something more productive.

Cornhole will continue to attract college students and might just become a phenomenon.

Beth Wayton, junior, doesn’t give the game much thought.

“I think the game is annoying, but I think people complaining about it is even more annoying,” Wayton said. “If people want to play it, then let them play it.”