Melissa & Doug Shut-the-Box
by Melissa and Doug
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Melissa and DougBrand: Melissa & Doug
Model: 4377
Color: N/A
Product features:
- Solid-wood case with a see-through, latching lid houses, 9 flipping number tiles and two wooden dice
- Children and adults alike will enjoy this game of strategy and chance
- Play with a friend or enjoy alone
- Strategy games teaches math and logic skills
- Exceptional Quality and Value
Toys and Games Reviews of Melissa & Doug Shut-the-Box
Customer Review: Very Fun Game, Ok Quality - Recommended
Summary: 4 Stars
We bought the Melissa & Doug version of "Shut-the-Box" after playing the game at a recent family reunion. This is a great game for almost any age and can include almost any number of players. The one at my family reunion was higher quality, but likely was also more expensive. 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 that is only marginally marred by the obviously plastic window, with the metal hinges and latch being a nice touch
* Dice Bag and Dice; the bag is nice and has a leather(et?) drawstring, but the dice are very rustic appearing and we all have some concern about how random they are (seems to roll 2s a lot) - we have replaced these with standard dice
* Instruction Booklet; contains basic and variant rules
This is a very fun party game and even younger players can quickly learn to play.
Recommended!
CFH
Description of Melissa & Doug Shut-the-Box
This game spans the generations: young children will enjoy this as a counting game; while two to four older players will enjoy it for the strategy. This heirloom-quality version of the classic seafaring game has a latching wooden box that features a transparent, shatterproof top and flipping wooden number tiles. It includes two dice, a convenient storage pouch and a detailed instruction booklet. Measures 12.7" x 9" x 3".Board Games Toys
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