# Thousand Dollar Cornhole Anyone? **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2022-06-02 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/thousand-dollar-cornhole-anyone --- ## Analysis An arcade game enthusiast discovers Hole-E-Moley, an electronic cornhole board with LED lighting, automatic scoring, and mobile app integration. While impressed by the product's features and build quality, the author balks at the $1,249 price point and questions whether the cost is justified for a bar game. ### Key Claims - [MEDIUM] Hole-E-Moley has been on the market for a couple of years — _Author's personal observation: 'I believe that Hole-E-Moley has been out for a couple of years, but somehow I just heard about it last night'_ - [HIGH] Hole-E-Moley plays nine different bag-toss games — _Author statement and product specifications both confirm '9 multiplayer games'_ - [HIGH] The device has 10+ hour battery life — _Product specifications list '10+ hour battery life'_ - [HIGH] Hole-E-Moley supports 1 to 6 players — _Product specifications state 'Allowing up to 6 players' and '1 to 6 players'_ - [HIGH] The product is made in the USA — _Product specifications explicitly state 'Made in the USA'_ ### Notable Quotes > "I think that I may have met my match. Meet Hole-E-Moley. Hole-E-Moley is cornhole on steroids." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**, Opening > _Establishes the author's surprise at discovering a premium cornhole product that rivals their usual arcade game acquisitions in terms of cost/appeal_ > "When I saw it, I was like I NEED this...and then I saw the price. Wait for it...$1,249. Whoa! I don't need this that badly, but it sure is cool." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)**, Mid-article > _Reveals the core tension: desire vs. price resistance; reflects broader market skepticism about premium bar game pricing_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Hole-E-Moley | product | Electronic cornhole board with LED lighting, automatic scoring, mobile app integration, supports up to 6 players, 9 games, priced at $1,249 | | Knapp Arcade | person | Author of article; self-identified as experienced purchaser of bar games for home arcade; known for buying expensive game equipment | ### Topics - **Primary:** Bar game/arcade equipment pricing, Electronic gaming devices for home/commercial use - **Secondary:** Mobile app integration in physical games, Cornhole variants and modernization ### Sentiment **Mixed** (0.55) — Author is impressed by the product's engineering, features, and build quality ('sure is cool', 'pretty awesome') but expresses sticker shock and value skepticism at the $1,249 price point. The tone is lighthearted but reflects genuine hesitation about purchase justification. ### Signals - **[market_signal]** Author expresses surprise and resistance to $1,249 price for electronic cornhole board, questioning whether the cost is justified despite acknowledging product quality (confidence: high) — Direct quote: 'When I saw it, I was like I NEED this...and then I saw the price. Wait for it...$1,249. Whoa! I don't need this that badly' --- ## Transcript Traditionally, I have been the king of purchasing cool bar games for my home arcade, many of which are often way too expensive for what they are. However, I think that I may have met my match. Meet Hole-E-Moley. Hole-E-Moley is cornhole on steroids. This thing looks pretty awesome. The machine (is that the right thing to call it?) currently plays nine different bag-toss games. It has LED-lit holes and automatic scoring that links to your mobile phone. I believe that Hole-E-Moley has been out for a couple of years, but somehow I just heard about it last night. When I saw it, I was like I NEED this...and then I saw the price. Wait for it...$1,249. Whoa! I don't need this that badly, but it sure is cool. "Hole-E-Moley™ Original & Carbon Fiber This isn't your typical cornhole board. This is Hole-E-Moley, a one-of-a-kind electronic bag tossing game with light-up targets and auto-scoring synced to an app on your mobile device! Hole-E-Moley™ comes programmed with 9 fun and familiar multi-player games to play on a 9-hole LED-lit game board. Allowing up to 6 players, identified and customizable by color in the app, the whole family can get in on the fun! 9-target Hole-E-Moley™ Board - 9 multiplayer games with more to be added in the future! - 9 premium resin pellet bags - Interactive LED-lit playfield effects synced with auto-scoring - 10+ hour battery life - Mobile App enabled (for Android and iOS) with Bluetooth connection - 1 to 6 players - Graphic art packages - Carrying handle - Charger included - Made in the USA - Constructed of high quality plywood, aluminum, and plastic - Patent pending - 6-month warranty Dimensions: 26”W x 42”L x 4”H Weight: 45 lbs. (not including the bags) Hole-E-Moley™ Carrying Strap accessory & additional bags sold separately. Download the Hole-E-Moley™ App for Android and iOS" https://lifestyle77.com/products/hole-e-moley?variant=40448797606043 _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: fd24f2fb-fbc6-4ec3-abf3-c13b244b1de7*