A Swedish KnockoutSwedes in flower crowns play Kubb, which rhymes with “tube,” throughout their nation’s parks during its Midsummer June holiday. All you need to compete in your own outdoor space, however, are 10 small wooden blocks, one large one (the king) and six wooden batons. The goal is to knock over each other’s blocks, then the king, playing by rules that combine bowling and horseshoes. Kube set, $45, amazon.comA German Nail BiterTo play Hammerschlagen (aka Stump), find a few friends and a tree stump, then raid...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 11, 2020 16:51 UTC