Kubb is a popular outdoor game in which the object is to knock over wooden skittles by throwing sticks at them.? Knock over the skittles and the King, but be careful if you knock over the King before all the other skittles are down, your opponent wins. Kubb, also known as "The King's Game" is a fantastic traditional game that has been played in Sweden for at least a century and it is a sort of cross between Skittles and Tennis. Kubb is a wonderfully unique game of skill that is ideal for garden parties or just fun on a field. Kubb games can be played one against one or in teams of up to 6 players on each side. Knock over skittles and the king, but be careful- if you knock over the King before all the other skittles are down, your opponent wins!