Kubb the Viking Game, could be the game for you!!!
Kubb is a classic Viking game, played for over 1000 years on the Baltic island of Gotland. Kubb is now played around the world with tournaments played throughout Europe and now in the U.S.A. An old and ever growing favorite for families and friends.
The exact origins of this Swedish game, commonly referred to as "Viking Chess" or "Yard Chess" are unknown. Were the Vikings the first ones to play kubb? Where was the first pin thrown? Regardless, kubb, like our ancestors, has traveled across the internet and thousands of miles across an ocean, and now resides in the USA, and many other countries around the world and has gained increased popularity along the way.
The beauty of Kubb is its flexibility and simplicity. You can play Kubb almost anywhere, and it is so easy to play, that soon you find everyone wants to play! Kubb is perfect for 2 - 6 players and for any age between 8 and 80!
Kubb is a classic Viking game, played for over 1000 years on the Baltic island of Gotland. Kubb is now played around the world with tournaments played throughout Europe and now in the U.S.A. An old and ever growing favorite for families and friends.
The exact origins of this Swedish game, commonly referred to as "Viking Chess" or "Yard Chess" are unknown. Were the Vikings the first ones to play kubb? Where was the first pin thrown? Regardless, kubb, like our ancestors, has traveled across the internet and thousands of miles across an ocean, and now resides in the USA, and many other countries around the world and has gained increased popularity along the way.
The beauty of Kubb is its flexibility and simplicity. You can play Kubb almost anywhere, and it is so easy to play, that soon you find everyone wants to play! Kubb is perfect for 2 - 6 players and for any age between 8 and 80!
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SAGA of the Carolinas and host of Scanfest of the Carolinas , invites you to come learn about the game, participate, and enjoy the SAGA Kubb 2009 Games of the Carolinas at ScanFest 2009 on the Atrium Plaza uptown Charlotte on Nov 6, 2009 from 10:00AM-5:00PM. A fun, family friendly event and it’s FREE to watch and you can join in the fun and play for $5.00 and teams consist of 3 players. 1st place team wins Kubb trophy! For more information or to register contact game director, Wayne Remes; wremes@carolina.rr.com. Visit www.sagakubb.blogspot.com for more information also.
SAGA of the Carolinas and host of Scanfest of the Carolinas , invites you to come learn about the game, participate, and enjoy the SAGA Kubb 2009 Games of the Carolinas at ScanFest 2009 on the Atrium Plaza uptown Charlotte on Nov 6, 2009 from 10:00AM-5:00PM. A fun, family friendly event and it’s FREE to watch and you can join in the fun and play for $5.00 and teams consist of 3 players. 1st place team wins Kubb trophy! For more information or to register contact game director, Wayne Remes; wremes@carolina.rr.com. Visit www.sagakubb.blogspot.com for more information also.
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Any scores, pictures of winners?
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