Target Toss Pro: Bags

Target Toss Pro: Bags is an arcade game developed by Incredible Technologies, a company known for creating various arcade titles such as Golden Tee Golf. Released in 2007, Target Toss Pro: Bags simulates the popular lawn game commonly known as cornhole or simply "bags" in some regions. The game has found its way into bars, arcades, and entertainment centers, offering a digital twist on the classic outdoor game.

Gameplay

Target Toss Pro: Bags is designed to mimic the real-life game of cornhole, where players take turns throwing bags filled with corn kernels or beans at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. The objective is to land the bags on the platform for points or in the hole for more points. The video game version uses a trackball to simulate the throwing motion, allowing players to control the angle and power of their throw.

The game features several modes, including single-player, multiplayer, and tournament modes, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels. The competitive aspect of Target Toss Pro: Bags is enhanced by its leaderboard system, where players can see how their scores stack up against others.

Development and Release

Developed by Incredible Technologies, Target Toss Pro: Bags was designed to capitalize on the popularity of casual and social games in both the arcade and bar settings. The developers aimed to create a game that was easy to pick up and play but difficult to master, appealing to a wide range of players. The use of a trackball for control was a deliberate choice to replicate the physical action of throwing, adding an element of skill and physicality to the game.

Upon its release in 2007, Target Toss Pro: Bags quickly became a favorite in the venues it was placed in, praised for its simplicity, competitive nature, and the social interaction it encouraged among players.

Reception

Target Toss Pro: Bags received positive feedback from both players and venue owners. Players enjoyed the game's accurate simulation of cornhole and the competitive gameplay it offered. Venue owners appreciated the game's ability to draw in customers and encourage social interaction, making it a profitable addition to their entertainment offerings.

Legacy

The success of Target Toss Pro: Bags in arcades and bars highlighted the potential for digital versions of traditional lawn games. It paved the way for other digital adaptations of similar games, contributing to the growing trend of social competitive gaming in public entertainment venues.