AMEROUS Shut the Box Games
Roll the dice, flip the numbers, try to shut every tile. Shut the Box takes one minute to learn and is loud by the third round. Ours are solid wood, felt-lined and built for 1 to 6 players.
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About AMEROUS Shut the Box Games
An old pub game that teaches arithmetic
Shut the Box has been played in taverns for centuries, and it happens to be excellent mental-maths practice. Every roll asks the player to split a total into numbers still standing, which is why teachers and grandparents both keep one around.
Two-sided, four-sided, six-player
Our four-sided boards let up to four people play at once, each with a row of tiles facing them. The upgraded version seats up to six. All of them work perfectly well for one.
Built for the dice
The playing well is lined with felt so dice land softly and stay in the box. The number tiles are wood, hinged on a metal rod, and flip with a satisfying clack.
Questions about shut the box
How do you play Shut the Box?
Roll two dice, then flip down any open tiles that add up to the total. Keep rolling until you cannot make the number. The tiles left standing are your score; lowest wins. Full rules here.
How many people can play?
One to four on our four-sided boards, and up to six on the upgraded board. It also works as a solo game.
What ages is it for?
Anyone who can add two dice. It is widely used for early number practice and plays just as well with adults.
Are dice included?
Yes. Every set includes dice; the product page lists how many.