Make your own Kubb game

Make your own Kubb set in 10 minutes

Fancy a game of Kubb, but don't have a set at home? No problem. With a few things from your kitchen, basement or plastic bin, you can build your own DIY Kubb set in no time. Not complicated, but fun. Here's how to do it.

DIY Kubb set made from plastic bottles – holiday alternative

What do you need?

  • 10 small plastic bottles – these are your Kubbs. Fill them with some sand or gravel and screw the cap on.
  • 6 small plastic bottles – for the throwing sticks. Fill them halfway with water for some weight.
  • 1 large plastic bottle – your King. Fill halfway with water.
  • 6 sturdy stones – to mark out your playing field.

This is how you set up the playing field

  1. Measure a field 8 meters long and 5 meters wide in large steps. One large step = about one meter.
  2. Place 5 'Kubbs' (the bottles) on both short sides.
  3. Place the 'King' (the big bottle) exactly in the middle of the field.
  4. Throw another stone on the center line for reference during the game.

And then: let's play

Set ready? Then you can start right away. Not quite sure about the rules? Then check out our 3-step explanation .

With this homemade set you have everything you need for a game of Kubb in the park, at the campsite or in your backyard. No expensive equipment needed. Just play.

Make your own Kubb game – set up a field with plastic bottles