One of the most popular posts we’ve ever shared here at Let’s Get Together was all about making your own KOOB (the best lawn game, ever, but really). Since then, we’ve loved hearing back from people as they’ve made or bought their own sets and enjoyed hours of fun with their families and friends. I’m telling you, this game is a winner.
KOOB (also known as kubb, Viking chess or the Viking game) is an outdoor game that has recently taken Scandinavia by storm. Legend has it that the Vikings used to play it, so it is often referred to as The Viking Game.
On the most basic level, you’re throwing sticks at blocks. But I’m guessing you’ll want something a little more specific in terms of instructions. This video (made by a company that makes and sells the sets here on Amazon with free shipping) gives an awesome overview.
You can find more detailed, written instructions here.
We love the game because it works for 2-12 players (what a range!), ages 5 and up (kids and adults love this) on any outdoor surface (grass, gravel, dirt, sand, concrete, etc). Seriously. I’ve never taken this game anywhere and introduced it to other people and had it not be a big hit. For more information about the game, be sure to check out www.playkoob.com.
Because spring is in the air and we like you-and the good people at KOOB The Viking Game have been so generous-we’re giving away a Family Edition of KOOB! (We also love that no chemicals are used in the manufacturing of this game, completely natural!) The giveaway will close next Monday, March 30th, at noon (Mountain Time)-so enter away!
I love lawn games. We used to play lawn darts back when they were slightly dangerous.
I have never played KOOB before but I think my family would really enjoy it. It looks super fun and I love that it works for all ages. We love all kinds of games and athletics.
Love the idea of getting the whole family outside and playing games. I think that this would be great for our annual family campout. As an Activity Days leader, this would be awesome. Our family likes to camp, ride bikes and hike.
We love to swim.
We love to go camping!
I love this blog!!! I get so many great ideas for family fun. I wish the Nymans would adopt us;)
Our family loves to spend time at Bear Lake; enjoying the many activities available by the water and in the mountains!
We love to play mini-golf or go bike riding or for a walk in the woods. And my husband has tried Koob and loved it, so we’d like to try it too!!
We play badminton! 🙂
This game sounds like an absolute blast! And you can’t beat the fact that it can be played as a small family OR with a large group. Love it and hope to add it to our collection! We love to go on outdoor scavenger hunts with our 2 boys (ages 6 and 4) and we are looking forward to trying your camping scavenger hunt this summer!!
This game looks like so much fun!
We loved playing this game growing up!
This would be so fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a great family game. That gets everyone outside together as a family
Love playing any outdoor games. Bags etc. Always looking a for something new to try.
We like horseshoes! This sounds easier for little ones!
I can hardly wait to get out in the yard with my grandkids.
Our family loves summer time and Games, We have everything from Giant Dice to a Giant Ker plunk game for out door fun, This would be a great addition to the game pile.
we love to play giant jenga!
We love having fun, new ways to play outdoors with the grandchildren when they come to visit. We especially love games that they can continue playing as they grow older. It reinforces their memories of playing with us when they were younger, and the bonds grow ever stronger.
My brother brought this game to a family party. I remember it being really fun and asking him where he got it from. I haven’t played it since. I would love to have the game!
I loved this game when we played it! Would love to win!
Trying to win a koob set for our youth ministry. We do a lot of outdoor stuff. This would be really fun for a get together time this summer!