During the game of cornhole, the playing boards are put 27 feet apart; that is, the front of one board to the front of the other board. The Cornhole Distance Apart (https://sportsbyte.net/how-far-apart-are-cornhole-boards/) recommends this spacing in order to play a competitive game. In the case of kids or beginners or even in backyard play, the distance may be reduced to 20-24 feet so that the game may be simpler and more entertaining.