{"product_id":"kubb-viking-chess-hardwood","title":"Kubb | Viking Chess | Hardwood","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKubb (pronounced Koob) is a unique lawn game where the objective is to knock over wooden blocks (Kubbs) by throwing wooden batons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOften described as a blend of bowling and horseshoes, it’s played on a rectangular pitch and can be enjoyed on grass, sand, or snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKubb provides a unique and memorable experience for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple rules and flexible gameplay make it suitable for all ages and skill levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA social game that fosters teamwork, friendly competition, and connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines physical activity with improved coordination and strategic thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a window into traditional Scandinavian culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis standard Kubb set includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 King\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• The largest and most important piece.\u003cbr\u003e• Placed in the center of the pitch on the center line.\u003cbr\u003e• The objective is to knock over the King last to win the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Kubbs\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called \"baseline Kubbs\")\u003cbr\u003e• Smaller rectangular blocks.\u003cbr\u003e• 5 are placed at each team's baseline at the start of the game.\u003cbr\u003e• As the game progresses, knocked-over Kubbs are thrown onto the opponent’s half and stood upright to become field Kubbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 Batons\u003c\/strong\u003e (or throwing sticks)\u003cbr\u003e• Cylindrical dowels used to knock over the Kubbs and ultimately the King.\u003cbr\u003e• Thrown underhand and end-over-end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 Corner Stakes\u003c\/strong\u003e (optional but common)\u003cbr\u003e• Used to mark the corners of the rectangular pitch (usually 5m x 8m).\u003cbr\u003e• Helps define the playing area clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 high-quality House of Chess storage bag\u003c\/strong\u003e in bold South African colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: 30 × 7.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaton: 30 × 3.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorner Stake: 29.5 × 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKubb: 17 × 5.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBag: 40 × 26 × 23.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight of set: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of Kubb and Rules:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe history of Kubb is steeped in tradition, with its roots believed to date back to Viking times. Often referred to as \"Viking Chess,\" the game is said to have originated in Scandinavia, where legend has it that Norse warriors played using pieces of wood during their downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHowever, these origins are largely speculative, as no concrete historical evidence links the game directly to the Vikings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe rules of Kubb are quite simple. It will take you approximately 3 hours to learn and a few games to get the hang of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDownload this handy A3-size \u003cstrong\u003e‘How to Play Kubb’\u003c\/strong\u003e poster, \u003cem\u003ecourtesy\u003c\/em\u003e of KUBB United.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49929461989528,"sku":"xpq1789626084221","price":66.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9519\/9128\/files\/kubb-viking-chess-hardwood_1.jpg?v=1789626088","url":"https:\/\/rivercurve.shop\/products\/kubb-viking-chess-hardwood","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}