Kubb (pronounced “koo-buh”) is a lawn game where the object is to knock over wooden blocks, or kubbs, by throwing wooden batons at them.
Kubb can be played on any size lawn, making it a perfect game for backyard gatherings, picnics, and camping trips. Kubb can be played with 2-12 people, making it a great game for large groups.
If you’ve never played Kubb before, don’t worry – the rules are simple and easy to learn. In this article, we’ll give you a brief overview of the Kubb rules so that you can start playing today!
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The Field
Kubb can be played on any flat surface, such as a lawn, field, or beach. The playing area should be at least 5 meters by 10 meters, but there is no maximum size.
If you are playing on a lawn, you may want to mark the edges of the playing area with chalk or string so that the game can be played more easily.
The Kubbs
Kubbs are wooden blocks that are used as targets in the game. Kubbs are typically made from hardwood, such as maple or oak.
The dimensions of a kubb can vary, but they are typically 10-15 cm long and 5-7 cm wide. Kubbs can be purchased online or at some sporting goods stores.
The Batons
Batons are used to throw at the kubbs in an attempt to knock them over. Batons are made of wood, are cylindrical in shape, and taper towards the end. Each team gets six batons to start the game.
The dimensions of a baton can vary, but they are typically 30-60 cm long and 2.5-4 cm in diameter.
The King
The king is a larger kubb that is placed in the middle of the playing area. It is made of wood, plastic, or sometimes metal and is usually taller than the other kubbs.
The dimensions of a king can vary, but it is typically around 30 cms tall and 11 cms in diameter.
Setup
To set up the game, you will need to place the kubbs and batons in their respective starting positions. For a standard game of Kubb, you will need:
– 10 kubbs for each team
– 1 baton for each player
– 1 king
Place the king in the middle of the playing area. Then, each team should place 5 kubbs on their baseline, with the kubbs evenly spaced out.
The batons should be placed behind the baseline so that they are easily accessible to the players.
Game Play
Kubb is played between two teams of 1-6 players. The object of the game is to knock over all of the kubbs on your opponent’s side of the field and then to knock over the king.
The game is played in rounds, with each team taking turns throwing their batons at the kubbs. A round consists of each player on a team throwing 1 baton.
To start a round, one player from each team should throw their baton at the same time so that they land on the other team’s baseline. The team that throws first will be determined by a coin toss or by rock-paper-scissors.
After the initial throws have been made, play continues, with each team throwing their batons in turn. A player may throw their baton from anywhere behind their baseline.
A player must throw the baton underhand and with only one hand. A player may not step over the baseline while they are throwing their baton.
If a player throws their baton outside of the playing area, or if their baton does not land on the other team’s baseline, that throw is considered to be a foul, and the baton must be placed on the sideline at the point where it left the playing area.
A team may not have more than 3 batons on the sideline at any time. If a team has 3 batons on the sideline, they must wait until one of their batons is thrown before they can throw again.
If a team knocks over one of their own kubbs or a kubb from the other team’s side of the field, that kubb is considered to be in play and can be knocked over by the other team. Kubbs that have been knocked over are placed on the sideline so that they are upright and touching the baseline.
The game continues until one team has knocked over all of the kubbs on their opponent’s side of the field, and then they must knock over the king. The first team to do this is declared the winner!
Scoring
The game is scored by counting the number of kubbs knocked over by each team. The team that knocks over the most kubbs is declared the winner!
If at any point during the game a team knocks over the king, that team automatically loses the game.
Conclusion
Kubb is a great game for all ages and can be played in many different ways. There are official Kubb rules as well as many variations of the game. Kubb can be played competitively or just for fun. No matter how you play, Kubb is a great way to spend time with family and friends. You can also check our article on the best Kubb set.
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