Kubb (Viking Chess)

What you need

• 10 kubbs (wooden blocks)
• 1 king (larger center block)
• 6 batons

Setup

1. Mark a rectangular pitch ~8m x 5m.
2. Line 5 kubbs on each baseline.
3. Place the king in the exact center.

How to play

1. Teams alternate turns throwing batons underhand.
2. Knock down all opponent's baseline kubbs before attacking the king.
3. Knocked-down kubbs get thrown into opponent's field and stood up as 'field kubbs' — must be knocked down first next turn.
4. First team to fell all opponent kubbs THEN topple the king wins. Hit the king early = automatic loss.

Host tips

• Check the weather — have a rain plan.
• Set clear boundaries so kids/pets don't wander off.
• Rotate teams so everyone plays with everyone.

Snack & drink pairings

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