How to Build Kubb (Viking Chess)

by dustin_little in Outside > Backyard

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How to Build Kubb (Viking Chess)

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Kubb is a great outdoor game to play with friends and family. It's easy to make and cheap and you can conquer a village with it.

Get Materials

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All you need to make kudd is two 1 1/4 inch dowel rods and an 8 ft 4x4 and a pocket full of hopes and dreams. You may already have this stuff! I know I do!

Cut Rods

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You'll need six 1 ft rods. Use a hand saw or circular saw or miter saw or hip saw or any saw... heck chew through it like a beaver if ya need it's KUBB!

Cut 4x4

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This one takes some more cuts so use a saw. You will need (1) 1 ft piece and (10) 6 in pieces. still pretty simple stuff. The single larger piece is for your king and it's pretty much done at the point. the smaller pieces are still a little to wide so follow me on our next magical step to trim em down.

Trimming Pawns... Ya Can't Have Fat Pawns

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Run the stock through a table saw and trim down to 3x3. Be safe!

That's It!

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That's all you need. I have included a link to the rules. If you want to build a storage box as well search on Instructables they have some great builds.

How to Play!