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Kubb king chase yard game

Race to clear kubbs and finish with the king only when legal.

Use this when a lawn-game group wants a structured outdoor challenge beyond cornhole or ladder toss.

  • BoardYard Games
  • CategoryLawn Targets
  • Best forYard-game groups that already know basic Kubb.
  • Players2-12
Kubb King Chase activity preview - Play a short kubb game where each team gets 3 baton throws per turn. First team to legally topple the king wins.
Play idea from Yard Games Board.
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Quick start.

“Race to clear kubbs and finish with the king only when legal. Set the Kubb field, teams, and rule for when the king can be attacked. Teams throw batons to clear kubbs, then attempt the king only after the legal condition is met. Cleared kubbs track progress; an early king hit loses by the agreed rule.”

Run the round

How to play Kubb King Chase

Step 1

Teams throw batons to clear kubbs, then attempt the king only after the legal condition is met.

Step 2

After each result, record it and rotate to the next player or team.

Step 3

Continue equal turns until the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Cleared kubbs track progress; an early king hit loses by the agreed rule.

Example: Team A clears the final field kubb, then knocks the king down to win.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Forgetting the king rule causes arguments. Say it out loud before play.

Safety: Throw only underhand and keep the field clear before each baton.

Best for

Who it fits

Yard-game groups that already know basic Kubb.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Yard Games
Category Lawn Targets
Best for Yard-game groups that already know basic Kubb.
Players 2-12
Time 10-20 min
Gear Kubb set
Space Flat yard with safe throwing lane
Energy Medium
Setup Set the Kubb field, teams, and rule for when the king can be attacked.
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Variations to try

  • Short mode: lower the target score or timer for Kubb King Chase.
  • Pressure mode: make the final turn or final hand worth 2 points if the group wants a comeback.
  • King Call
  • Field Kubb Bonus
  • Last Baton
Group share

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We're playing Kubb King Chase from Studboards. Race to clear kubbs and finish with the king only when legal. Fits: Players: 2-12 | Time: 10-20 min | Gear: Kubb set Safety: Throw only underhand and keep the field clear before each baton. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/yard-games/kubb-king-chase.html