One of the best parts about home exchanging is learning about the new culture. Today we found the neighbors outside playing their favorite lawn game, Kubb. Apparently it’s an old Viking game, and Sara learned how to play at Swedish camp past summer. There are 2 teams, and the basic idea is that teams take turns trying to knock down the other team’s blocks, and eventually knocking down the king. It’s similar to Italian Bocce, French Pétanque, and Larry Carroll’s famous Washers game. Larry is definitely on to something. There is already a Midwest Kubb club in Wisconsin – no telling how long it will be until the Midwest Washers Club incorporates and hits the game circuit. Anyway, the neighbors were gracious enough to let Jon and Sam play for the men. Check it out:
You can read how to play Kubb here, in case you want to buy it from Old Time Games or make your own set. I know we’ll be playing this at home for a long time.
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