What is Kubb? Only the greatest game you've maybe never heard of...

It's not quite bowling. It's not quite bags. And it's far more than "throwing sticks at blocks." When the Nordic lawn game arrived in the United States, American players quickly discovered that—even with skills, strategy, and mental toughness—kubb can break your heart... or heal it.

KINGS OF KUBB follows four elite competitors, each willing to risk everything for a shot at the U.S. National Kubb Championship, held in the Kubb Capital of North America (Eau Claire, WI). As the stakes rise on the pitch, real-world pressures beyond it reveal a powerful story of legacy, rivalry, and the fragile line between friendship and ambition. What does it cost to be the best—and how high a price will one pay to be crowned the King of Kubb?

Join us for the world premiere of KINGS OF KUBB. And stick around for a Q&A with the stars of the film. Come early for a “Learn to Play” demo courtesy of Chaska Kubb!

What is Kubb? Only the greatest game you've maybe never heard of...

It's not quite bowling. It's not quite bags. And it's far more than "throwing sticks at blocks." When the Nordic lawn game arrived in the United States, American players quickly discovered that—even with skills, strategy, and mental toughness—kubb can break your heart... or heal it.

KINGS OF KUBB follows four elite competitors, each willing to risk everything for a shot at the U.S. National Kubb Championship, held in the Kubb Capital of North America (Eau Claire, WI). As the stakes rise on the pitch, real-world pressures beyond it reveal a powerful story of legacy, rivalry, and the fragile line between friendship and ambition. What does it cost to be the best—and how high a price will one pay to be crowned the King of Kubb?

Join us for the world premiere of KINGS OF KUBB. And stick around for a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library will host a screening of Kings of Kubb, featuring a personalized recorded introduction from directors Steve Dayton and B.J. Hollars. If you’re already a kubb pro, we know you’ll want to see this exciting documentary and join us for some games of kubb (also called “viking chess” on the lawn afterwards. If you’re confused and wondering what kubb is, come find out! The Swedish lawn game has taken hold over the small city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin–with a population of just 70,000, it hosts the largest weekly kubb league in the world, with 144 teams competing. Filmmakers Dayton and Hollars illuminate the formation of the U.S. National Kubb Championship and what the sport means to its players, four in particular who are vying for the championship.

“It’s not quite bowling. It’s not quite bags. And it’s far more than “throwing sticks at blocks.” When the Nordic lawn game arrived in the United States, American players quickly discovered that—even with skill, strategy, and mental toughness—kubb can break your heart… or heal it."