WE Games Shut-the-Box Board Game in Wooden Box with Dice

Our game is beautiful! Everything is constructed squarely and well, with hinges that work smoothly and a latch that keeps the lid snugly in place when closed. The lining on the dice-throwing area looks great, too, as does the fabric beneath the base that prevents the scratching of fine furniture. And the movement of all the numbered pieces--and the way that all of the edges meet up in both the open and closed positions--is dead on. If treated respectfully, this game should stay beautiful and last for generations; but I can imagine that young children left on their own could damage it easily by forcing the lid past the 90 degree "open" point or by twisting it, so keep that in mind. With the 12 number game, you can play using standard addition rules, or you can allow multiplication of the dice, too! So a 4 and a 5 on the dice could be 9 or could be 20--your choice. That makes it more fun for adults, and it adds to the educational value for kids. And since there are numbers visible in both the up and down positions, it helps in keeping up with your math--plus allows two players to play the long game (where one player tries to get all of their numbers down as the other player tries to get them all up--taking turns until all the numbers are either up or down). This game is attractive enough to keep out full time--which I plan to do. It's a simple and elegant design. But a craftsperson or artist might consider decorating it, too. Even if you buy the game as a crafts project, it's a great value.

This is a great game for everyone. It's easy to play and it's a good math learning tool for children. The box is well made and attractive.

This is a great game for everyone over the age of 5 or 6. It can be played alone or with a group. This is the 3rd one we have ordered. The hardware on the first one broke, so we ordered a new one. The second one was surprisingly much thinner than the first - about half the depth. We liked the original one better because it did a better job of keeping the dice in the box. Then, we ordered one for a friend who was incapacitated with a broken leg and the original size arrived! Although the smaller version would have been easier for her to hold on her lap in her wheelchair, she still liked it. We're going to order a new one for ourselves and hope the original, larger size arrives.

This is a very well crafted shut the box set. I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because this set goes up to 12 instead of the normal 9. I am sure it is pictured but I did not look closely enough. 12 is practically impossible and everyone has very high scores all of the time. I have played shut the box so many places, all of different "sets" and all of them have gone to 9. I did not even think to look if the numbers are different. We have played and only used the first 9 or we play with all 12 and no one shuts the box. Not a deal breaker, just wanted to point it out. It is well made and I like that it has a lid that latches so we can travel with it easily.

I was originally looking to buy the 9-number version of this game. However the reviews on craftmanship for this particular game were consistently high, so I bought it instead. I am not disappointed. The box is very well made and sturdy. The bottom is covered in felt so it sits nicely on a table. The size is perfect. Not too cramped to roll the dice. The numbers flip freely without drag. The clasp is nicely made and works well. It was definitely worth the few extra dollars.

Entertainment beyond

I’ve spent hours playing this. All my friends love it. You can use it as a gambling game or play just for fun. The only downside is the dice that come with it. They’re light. So you might want to invest in a higher quality dice. Other than that, it’s great.

I've wanted this game for a while, but never thought about ordering it. When I finally thought about ordering it, I researched all options from Amazon. This one was one of the more expensive ones, but after reading the reviews, I decided to go ahead and purchase because it sounded like it would be the highest quality. Well, when it arrived, I was not disappointed. It is very good quality and is a very "handsome" piece to display on a coffee table. This game is also easy to learn and lots of fun. I feel that it is also a great math exercise for young "mathematicians". My 6 year old must add the two dice, and then use problem solving and math skills to determine different ways of getting to that same sum on the board. This is a game that I plan to keep forever!

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Great quality game, entertaining and challenging dice game that is perfect addition for a home bar.

Absolutely brilliant game for all the family

Good implementation of an old game. Nicely made with felt on the bottom as well as inside.the base. The "hatches" have numbers on both sides and it comes complete with dice and instructions. Simple to play but fun. Also good to help kids practise their maths.

Amazing game! Live the game you can actually shut the top!