Weekly games of Kubb are held every Wednesday at Navarino Park, (corner of Stuart and Jackson streets). All are welcome. Adults are encouraged to participate as this game is very enjoyable to play. Kubb is a good game for children (under supervision).
Kubb is a lawn game where the object is to knock over wooden blocks by throwing wooden sticks at them.
Kubb can be simply described as a combination of bowling and horseshoes. Today's version originated on Gotland island, Sweden.
Rules vary from country to country and from region to region, but the ultimate object of the game is to knock the "King" over, before your opponent does. This, combined with the fact that there is a certain level of strategy that can be used by players, has led some players and kubb fans to nickname the game "Viking Chess." However, unlike chess, if a player or team knocks over the king before achieving their objectives, that player/team immediately loses the game. Some games have been known to last for hours.
Games Suspended for Winter
Games of Kubb are suspended during the Winter months. They will return to Navarino Park in Spring. As a replacement during that time we offer Wednesday Night Chess for Kids.