During writer Maria Adelmann's years in Copenhagen, Kubb — also known as the king’s game — quickly became a warm-weather staple. “On a nice day after work, desperate to get out of our 500-square-foot apartment, my partner and I hit the park, spread out a picnic blanket, popped open two beers, and started counting paces to set up the field,” she recalls. Growing up, she'd never been much of a yard game gal. But Kubb was different. "It’s relatively portable. It’s just complex enough to hold your attention but simple enough that you can socialize. It takes skill and strategy but not necessarily athleticism — you can eke out a win over a seemingly more adept opponent," Maria writes. Read more about her favorite lawn game: https://nyti.ms/4dzs9s1