MÖLKKY
Summer is in the air, and to me that means one thing: MÖLKKY
OK, I guess summer means more than just that. For those of you that don't know about Molkky, (pronounced Muil-kuh, or something like that) let me explain. It's a game from Finland, and Christine seems to have the only set here in the states.
It's played by using a piece of wood to knock down other pieces of wood with numbers. It's a little more complicated than that, but all you need to know is that it is the best game ever. I thought it would be good to have on our vacation. Finally, a game where I can dominate over my very tall, athletically-inclined younger brothers!
Alas, there seems to be some sort of Molkky embargo in the US. You can't buy it anywhere! It's hard to imagine, in these times where anything you desire is just a mouse click away. I found a cool Finnish site where it is sold; they even sell Molkky medals! How cool would that be? And hats, too. I should have kept in touch with that Finnish foreign exchange student I taught at Paw Paw. Guess we will just have to make our own set.
Since there was talk of bar-b-que, DeKalb style, how about a little Molkky tournament also?? Who's in?
posted by kroushlconflict at 2:21 PM
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F Yeah some Mullka (rrhymes w/ Hulka). It's a finesse game and I suck at it. We must incorporate the Mullllka to the BBQ environment
I'm down with that---as soon as I get back from Italy, we're on! That would be anytime after May 31.
I'm going to be studying for my PhD candidacy exams all summer, so I'll need some BBQ-ing breaks.
My friend actually got the set for me while she was in Finland visiting her family--you can't get the real deal here in the States (and it's not cheap). She and her brothers are some sort of champions over there. Plus, some money from every set goes to charity, so you can't lose.
Oh, and everyone, be sure to emphasize the "o" umlaut when you pronounce it--that way, you'll sound more Finnish.
F-yea! (the "F" is for Finnish).
The set has been through another good season, so it's - well, seasoned.
Remember, the crate also functions as a beer holder!
Mullllka, not in my spell check.
Back to grading damned papers.
The blogs are my only break.
Tell your husband I missed him tonight.
Hold the phone! It appears that the photo on this post shows an accessory that I do not have! Does that look like a sort of stick-like guide that might be used to properly align the pegs?
You mean you've been playing all this time without the stick-like-guide?
Damn!
I have been looking for the Mölkky game in the US too. I found that you can now buy the official Mölkky game in the USA at QIP.com
you can purchase molkky in the USA now at www.qip.com. Just thought you would like to know. - Jim
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