Our Grand Black Walnut Shut the Box is a fantastic dice game, featuring a Leather lined, Black Walnut frame plus comprehensive rulebook. An excellent introduction to the basics of arithmetic and numbers for younger players, and casual fun for older participants.
The History of Shut the Box is unknown but records of the game can be traced back to 19th Century France. The game did not appear in England, however, until the mid 20th Century. Jaques were one of the first companies to market Shut the Box in the UK. The game itself is a dice game for one or more players. The object of the game is to cover all the numbers, or 'shut the box', according to throws of the dice. This luxury version of the game features a real leather lined, Black Walnut frame and includes dice and full Shut the Box game rules. This game is an excellent way to teach numbers and mathematics.
Box/Tray: 30.5cm x 22.5cm x 4.5cm
Dice: 1.5cm
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frame material | Black Walnut frame | Unspecified or painted softwood frame |
| Lining | Real leather lined interior | Bare wood or plastic tray interior |
| Rules included | Comprehensive rulebook with full game rules | Basic instructions or none at all |
| Maker | Jaques of London, making games since 1795 | Newer manufacturer with no game making history |
Questions parents ask
Grand Black Walnut Shut the Box vs standard Shut the Box, which one should I buy
The Grand version has a real leather lined Black Walnut frame, a step up from a plain wooden tray. Choose it if you want a piece that looks at home on a shelf, not just in a cupboard.
What is the Shut the Box frame made of
The frame is Black Walnut, lined with real leather. It is a solid, weighted tray rather than a thin printed box.
What age is Shut the Box suitable for
It suits players from age 7 upwards. Younger children use it to learn numbers, while older players enjoy it as a quick dice game.
How do you play Shut the Box
Players throw the dice and flip down the numbers that match, aiming to cover or shut every number on the box. It is a game of one or more players, and a full rulebook is included.
What comes in the Shut the Box set
You get the leather lined Black Walnut frame, dice, and a comprehensive rulebook with the complete game rules. Nothing else needs buying to start playing.
What size is the Shut the Box tray
The box or tray measures 30.5cm by 22.5cm by 4.5cm. The dice are 1.5cm, small enough to store inside the frame.
Is Shut the Box good for teaching kids maths
Yes, it is built as an introduction to arithmetic and numbers for younger players. Older players use it simply as a casual dice game.
Is Shut the Box a good gift for grandparents to give
It works well across ages, from children learning numbers to adults playing casually, so one gift suits the whole family. The Black Walnut and leather finish also makes it a gift that looks the part unwrapped.
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Shut the Box - Grand Black Walnut Shut The Box
Was £101.99
£65.21 36% off
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