Kubb is a game of skill for 2 to 12 players. Two teams compete against each other, with each team consisting of at least one and up to six players. The players of one team try to knock over the opposing wooden blocks, called Kubbs, using their throwing sticks—without hitting the King. Only after all opposing Kubbs have been knocked over may the King be targeted. The team that knocks over all the Kubbs and then the King first wins the game.

Kubb is best played outdoors on a sufficiently large surface made of sand, gravel, or grass.