The Info Examiner

For most people, tailgating thinks of frankfurters and beer prior to heading in to take in the big game. Naturally, it wouldn’t be a tailgate occasion without the food and cocktails, but what are you going to do if the food runs out or you can’t stuff any more in? Our round-up of tailgating activities give you plenty of themes. Whether you wish to sit and let your food settle or grind away and exercise it off, there is something here for you to play.

Having fabric bags laden with noodles, corn or plastic lumps at wooden display panels has different names depending on where you live. Cornhole, baggo, or bean bags - it doesn’t matter what you name it; it’s a special game for tailgating.

For official regulations, see the American Cornhole Association website, but doing the activity is actually simple. You and your allies take turns pitching the bags on the game board. The person who takes the most bags in the hole or nearest to the hole wins. Since tailgating is all about team spirit, purchase a tailored bean bag toss set in the colors of your favored college or pro squad. Get them at online specialty shops.

Decide who will take care of which tailgating preparation and cleaning tasks ahead of time for efficiency. Allot one person cooking duty, one to table setup, another to cleanup and one to bundling up before the game begins. Rotate responsibilities each game so no one looks confined or bitter with their allotted job.

Taking a few excess items that won’t go bad during the game is constantly a brilliant plan. Fans are likely to be thirsty after the game, and carrying a couple of additional crescent rolls, cereal and fruit salad will keep them well until dinner.