Front Porch Classics - Circa Shut the Box
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Front Porch ClassicsBrand: Front Porch Classics
Release Date: 2010-04-10
Model: 53501
Product features:
- Raucous dice game from the days of yore
- University Games has been creating educational board games designed so that players won't notice how much they are learning
- University Games was founded by Bob Moog and Cris Lehman
- Handsome, solid wood decorative box and handmade wooden dice and tiles
- Oppenheim Gold Seal and Platinum Award Winners
- A developing niche in social interaction and learning games for adults and children was recognized eventually
Toys and Games Reviews of Front Porch Classics - Circa Shut the Box
Customer Review: Very Fun Game, Ok Quality - Recommended
Summary: 4 Stars
We bought this Shut-The-Box and the Melissa & Doug Shut-the-Box version after playing the game at a recent family reunion. The Melissa & Doug version is slightly larger and a little higher quality than this one. This is a great game for almost any age and can include almost any number of players. Here are my observations:
Game Play (Simplified) -
* Players roll two dice (at first) and flip down numbers that equal the sum of the total rolled
* Some rule variants allow the use of only one die after 7, 8, & 9 are flipped down
* Each player continues until he can no longer flip down a tile and then adds up the total of the remaining numbers
* The box passes to the next player and the winner is the one with the lowest score (unless someone "shuts the box" and automatically win by successfully flipping all of the numbers down)
This version includes -
* A Good Looking Game Box; this has an intentionally rustic appearance, but it will not stand up to much abuse
* Dice; the dice are small and simple appearing
This is a very fun party game and even younger players can quickly learn to play.
Recommended!
CFH
Description of Front Porch Classics - Circa Shut the Box
Entertain yourself with this classic style dice game called Shut the Box. This game is centuries old that has been played and loved by sailors and fishermen, and now you can enjoy it too in your very own home. Simply roll the dice and flip over any combinations of tiles that match the numbers you rolled. Then, continue rolling until the numbers you roll no longer match the tiles - this is the end of your turn. If the tiles add up to six or less, only roll one die. You can figure out your score by reading left to right - the lowest score wins the game. This game is fun to play with a group of friends but can also be enjoyed with only two people. Everything you need is included in the classic style mahogany finish box and has an attractive look even while being stored in a business office or study, and even your elegant home living room. 8" L x 6" W x 3" HGames Toys
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