A natural marker used to note a [[toppled]] kubb that may have come to rest righted, or to denote a [[field kubb]] that was placed on the [[baseline]] (ex. Grass clippings, twig, or a rock)
Category: Glossary
The terms below are official glossary items in the U.S. National Kubb Championship ruleset. Some of the glossary terms are expanded upon from the World Championship Rules, and were converted from Swedish to English. In addition to official terminology, there is also local, regional, translated, and game notation. Slang terms that are widely accepted and used during game-play and discussion.
Toppled
A piece that has been struck by another piece as the result of a throw and becomes parallel to the ground. It is possible for a toppled kubb to be knocked over, then through the course of motion, to come to rest standing on one end. In this case, the [[kubb]] is still considered toppled, and is customary to put a [[token]] (ex. grass clippings) on the toppled kubb. Pieces that fall over due to wind, uneven ground, or being jostled by a player are ”’not”’ considered Toppled, and should be righted as close as possible to their previous location and orientation as can be determined.
King
The centerpiece of the game and of the Kubb set. Be the first to topple him and win, but do it out of order and lose. Hail him!
[[File:Kubb King by the Untrained Eye.jpg]]
Advantage line
If the Attacking Team throws all 6 batons and does not topple all of the field kubbs in the defending teams’ half of the pitch, then an advantage line is created running parallel to the baselines and through the center of the field kubb closest to the centerline. Batons may be thrown from anywhere on the advantage line, but all field kubb throws as well as all attacks at the king must be done from behind the baseline.
Kubb
The eponymous game piece. A game of kubb requires 10.
Attacking team
The team throwing in a given turn.
Match
Best of three games.
Obstruction
A game component that interferes with raising field kubbs including kubbs, the king, center and corner stakes.
Baseline
The short sides of the rectangular pitch or field of play. This is the side you are defending, and your opponent’s baseline is the side you are attacking. All field kubb throws and attacks at the king must be done from behind the baseline. Regulation size is 5m, and the boundary is measured by the corner stakes.
Baton
The throwing pin. A game requires 6.