How do you play Kubb outdoor game?

Kubb, also known as Viking chess, is an outdoor game that originated in Sweden and has gained popularity in many other countries around the world. The game is played with wooden blocks, called “kubbs”, and the main objective is to knock over the kubbs on the opposing side of the pitch, and then to knock over the “king”, before the opponent does. The game can be played by two teams, each consisting of one to six players.

To set up the game, a rectangular playing area is marked out, typically about 5 meters by 8 meters. The kubbs are placed at each end of the playing area, with five kubbs forming a row on each baseline. The king is then placed in the center of the playing field, between the two baselines.

The game begins with one team throwing six batons at the kubbs on the opposite baseline, trying to knock them over. The batons are typically wooden and have a cylindrical shape. The team must throw the batons underhand, and they must be released below the waist. The kubbs that are knocked over are then thrown by the opposing team onto the opponent's half of the playing area, where they become the target for the next round.

Now, it is the turn of the other team to throw their batons at the kubbs on the opponent's baseline. The game continues in this way, with each team taking turns to throw their batons and knock over the kubbs. It is important to note that the kubbs must be knocked down completely and not just tipped over.

Once all the kubbs on the opponent's baseline have been knocked over, the attacking team can then aim for the king. However, they must first successfully knock down all the kubbs that were thrown onto the opponent's half of the playing area in the previous rounds. If any kubbs remain standing after the batons have been thrown, the opposing team gets to throw them back onto the attacker's side.

If the attacking team successfully knocks over the king before the opponent does, they win the game. However, if the attacking team knocks over the king before knocking down all the kubbs, they lose the game.

The rules of Kubb can vary slightly from country to country and from region to region. Some variations include rules about stepping over the baseline while throwing the batons, rules about how the kubbs are thrown back onto the opponent's side, and rules about how the king can be knocked over. It is important to establish the specific rules before playing the game.

In my personal experience, playing Kubb can be a lot of fun and is a great way to spend time outdoors with friends and family. It requires a combination of strategy, accuracy, and teamwork. The game can be quite competitive, especially when both teams are skilled and determined to knock over the opponent's kubbs and king. It can be a thrilling moment when you successfully knock down the last kubb and have a chance to aim for the king. The tension builds up as both teams eagerly watch to see if the king will fall, signaling victory.