Kubb is a simple, fun, and exciting outdoor game of strategy, skill, and luck that will give you and your family hours of backyard fun.  Never heard of Kubb?  Well, that’s because it’s a very popular Swedish game that is just now making its way into the hearts of Europeans, Asians, and Americans alike.

Legend has it that Kubb was created by the Vikings who would make their own Kubb sets out of the skulls and bones of their bloody victims!  While this is most certainly an over exaggeration, it is true that today Kubb is one of the most popular outdoor games in Sweden.  In fact, the Kubb World Championship Tournament is held each August on the tiny Swedish island of Gotland.

Kubb consists of one king, four corner markers, six throwing batons, and ten blocks.  The playing area is set up on any flat, soft surface, such as grass, dirt, or sand.  The playing field is approximately 10 by 20 feet, indicated by the four corner markers.  The king is set up in the center of the field and five Kubb blocks are lined up on opposite ends of the playing field.  Two teams of one or more can play Kubb as each side takes turns throwing the batons across the field.  The goal is to knock over the blocks on the other team’s side and eventually the king.

While the game is simple enough to learn, it is very difficult to master.  However, the great thing about Kubb is that it can be played by both children and adults together because special handicaps can be applied to equalize age or skill differences.  Kubb is super fun to play and soon you will find yourself wanting to set up Kubb matches at every family gathering or with friends at the park because once you start playing you just can’t seem to stop!
 
Posted by Chysta.