{"id":1005,"date":"2021-10-11T09:28:40","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T09:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/?p=1005"},"modified":"2021-10-11T09:31:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T09:31:14","slug":"shut-the-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Shut the Box: Learn How to Play and Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/woodexpressions.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shut the box<\/a> is a game that has been played in England for over 250 years. The goal of the game is to score points by stopping each number on a die with one throw of the dice. This blog post will teach you how to play and review this fun old-school board game!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1023\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/61XODigVmuL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/61XODigVmuL._SL1500_.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/61XODigVmuL._SL1500_-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/61XODigVmuL._SL1500_-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/61XODigVmuL._SL1500_-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhalts\u00fcbersicht<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df0a5305715\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df0a5305715\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Shut_the_box_game_Review\" >Shut the box game Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#What_do_you_need_to_play_Shut_the_box\" >What do you need to play Shut the box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#How_many_people_can_play\" >How many people can play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#How_to_play_Shut_the_Box\" >How to play Shut the Box?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Step_one\" >Step one<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Step_two\" >Step two<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Step_three\" >Step three<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Step_four\" >Step four<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Step_five\" >Step five<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Step_six\" >Step six<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#What_are_rules_of_Shut_the_box\" >What are rules of Shut the box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#How_do_we_score_points\" >How do we score points?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#What_are_some_strategies_for_playing_Shut_the_box\" >What are some strategies for playing Shut the box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#What_are_variants_of_Shut_the_box\" >What are variants of Shut the box?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Stop_on_numbers\" >Stop on numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Roll_first\" >Roll first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Stop_on_double_digits\" >Stop on double digits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Place_bets\" >Place bets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_playing_Shut_the_Box\" >Pros and Cons of playing Shut the Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Who_would_most_likely_enjoy_playing_Shut_the_Box\" >Who would most likely enjoy playing Shut the Box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Shut_the_box_strategy\" >Shut the box strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#My_experience_using_Shut_the_Box\" >My experience using Shut the Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/de\/shut-the-box\/#Conclusion\" >Schlussfolgerung<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shut_the_box_game_Review\"><\/span>Shut the box game Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shut the Box (also known as &#8220;sevens&#8221;) is a game that has been around for years. It&#8217;s popular because it can be played quickly and easily by adults or children alike! This means whether you&#8217;re looking to pass some time with friends or playing solo, this game offers something fun no matter what your skill level may be like.<\/p>\n<p>The premise of shutting the box involves moving along each row starting from left to right while trying to accumulate points until there are none left in any given row. If players manage to do so then they&#8217;ll earn double their current score multiplied by two which helps make things interesting when scoring comes into play at the end of gameplay!<\/p>\n<p>However, if players fail to abide by these rules then they automatically lose the game so there is a lot of strategy involved in playing this classic <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Board_game\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">boardgame<\/a>.<br \/>\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B002QZ26WM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\r\n<div class=\"check_block\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/12345.jpg\" alt=\"Shut The Box Game\" \/>\r\n<span class=\"prod_name\">Shut The Box Game<\/span>\r\n<ul class=\"dop_ul\"><li>Need minimal pieces<\/li><li>Great for teaching basic addition<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<span class=\"prod_buy\">Preis pr\u00fcfen<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_need_to_play_Shut_the_box\"><\/span>What do you need to play Shut the box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will need a single die (most people use a standard six-sided one), some kind of playing board, and something like pennies or tokens that can be used for scoring. You&#8217;ll also want somewhere to keep track of your scores so each player has their own sheet of paper with their current total written on it.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if using cards: ten small <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/index%20card\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">index cards<\/a> per person should suffice! These are not necessary but they help make things more convenient when keeping score. If no such card deck exists then just create an extra scratch paper for each player tally marks during gameplay!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_people_can_play\"><\/span>How many people can play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shut the Box has been traditionally played in pairs but it&#8217;s also possible for up four players at once so grab some more buddies if you have them around!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_play_Shut_the_Box\"><\/span>How to play Shut the Box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shut the box is great for beginners but it can get challenging especially when playing with people who have more than 200+ points. However, I think this game would be good to play because it makes players think ahead so they know what moves might benefit them or hurt their chances of winning depending on how many points are left in the bank before stopping again. It also requires some math skills which isn&#8217;t something that comes up often when playing board games with friends or family members.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_one\"><\/span>Step one<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Decide who will go first by rolling both dice with the highest number becoming the first player.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1015\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_15_2VM0oDf.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_15_2VM0oDf.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_15_2VM0oDf-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_15_2VM0oDf-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_15_2VM0oDf-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_two\"><\/span>Step two<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The game continues clockwise as players alternate turns until someone reaches 100+ points before their opponent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1014\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_13_1Sa7HgB.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_13_1Sa7HgB.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_13_1Sa7HgB-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_13_1Sa7HgB-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_13_1Sa7HgB-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_three\"><\/span>Step three<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it&#8217;s your turn, roll all six-sided die and whatever numbers you get are added together (e.g., if you rolled a four then that would equal four). You can choose to either stop at any point during this step or continue on depending on what works best for your group! After stopping or going past 12 total points, proceed to Step Four.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1013\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_11_YqRkF38.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_11_YqRkF38.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_11_YqRkF38-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_11_YqRkF38-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_11_YqRkF38-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_four\"><\/span>Step four<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you stopped at one of each number from each die then move onto Step Five because those pairs count towards your score. Otherwise, move onto Step Six.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1016\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_18_VX96oE5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_18_VX96oE5.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_18_VX96oE5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_18_VX96oE5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_18_VX96oE5-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_five\"><\/span>Step five<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you stopped at one number from each die then you must first take away the small pair (e.g., if you landed on a four and six then those numbers would be subtracted first). Once that&#8217;s done, subtract any other pairs or individual numbers starting with the highest total until there are no more points left to play with! This is why it&#8217;s important to keep track of your score because players who have over 200+ can easily lose once they roll all high point values instead of being able to stop before reaching 12 again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1018\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_22_izDlb8T.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_22_izDlb8T.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_22_izDlb8T-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_22_izDlb8T-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_22_izDlb8T-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_six\"><\/span>Step six<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For this step, simply repeat what was said in Step Four except remember that using doubles doesn&#8217;t automatically mean an automatic win so you could potentially lose if you stop at a double and that&#8217;s not one of your numbers!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1019\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_30_1fmDP9U.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_30_1fmDP9U.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_30_1fmDP9U-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_30_1fmDP9U-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_30_1fmDP9U-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_rules_of_Shut_the_box\"><\/span>What are rules of Shut the box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are different ways that people play this game, but there are three main rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The player must stop at least two numbers per turn (one from each die).<\/li>\n<li>If you roll doubles, then your total point value for those numbers goes up. For example, if you roll double sixes, then 12 would be added to your score. If you rolled any other double besides ones or twos then it&#8217;s considered an automatic loss instead of gaining points. The idea behind this rule is because in order to make it easier for players who don&#8217;t have a lot of points to catch up.<\/li>\n<li>The player must stop at least one number from each die per turn. Otherwise, you lose all your points and the game starts over again. This rule is for players who have more than 200+ points so it&#8217;s hard to get ahead with this restriction in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, if you do not follow these rules then you automatically lose the game without gaining any point value for that particular throw.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_we_score_points\"><\/span>How do we score points?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The object of this game is to accumulate as many points as possible by moving along each row from left to right. This is done by adding up the highest number that appears in each row. For example, a shut of four and six would have you add together eight points since four plus six equals ten! After playing your turn if there are no cards left on any given column then all progress made towards earning points has been stopped for this round so these numbers cannot be added to anything anymore.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1017\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_36_h4wWMMs.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_36_h4wWMMs.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_36_h4wWMMs-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_36_h4wWMMs-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_36_h4wWMMs-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"note\">If a player manages to get through every column from one end of the board to another they will earn double what their current score is multiplied by two which can quickly make things interesting when it comes time for scoring at the end of the game!<\/div>\n<p>This means even though players may not know exactly how many points they&#8217;re going toward during gameplay it&#8217;s still possible to have a sense of what they&#8217;re potentially working towards.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_strategies_for_playing_Shut_the_box\"><\/span>What are some strategies for playing Shut the box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are only two main rules that players must abide by in order to play this game: stop at least two numbers per turn (one from each die) and stopping one number from each die as well. However, there is still a lot of strategy behind these simple instructions because it all depends on what direction you want your score to go!<\/p>\n<p>For example, if someone rolls double sixes then their total point value would be 12+ but with four twos rolled instead, those same points would become subtracted which means they&#8217;d lose even though most people would automatically assume that having doubles gives them an automatic win. The only way to catch up though is by rolling other high point values because low ones wouldn&#8217;t do anything for them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_variants_of_Shut_the_box\"><\/span>What are variants of Shut the box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different ways that people play this game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_on_numbers\"><\/span>Stop on numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Only allowing players to stop on numbers they can add up together until it&#8217;s possible for them to win then only stopping at double digits which would give you an automatic win unless there were no cards left in any column but this is very unlikely with how far along the board gets when played properly. This rule forces luck into gameplay because while some may have a lot higher point value than others, they&#8217;d be unable to get anywhere even though their number was rolled!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1020\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_1_69oP30V.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_1_69oP30V.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_1_69oP30V-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_1_69oP30V-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_1_69oP30V-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/img_1_69oP30V-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roll_first\"><\/span>Roll first<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Allowing players who had more points roll first so if someone had 200+ and another player had 100+, both rolls could go towards whoever went second instead of just one person who would be at a disadvantage compared to the other player.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_on_double_digits\"><\/span>Stop on double digits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some players might only allow you to stop on double digits in order for it to count towards your score instead of any number that was rolled which could make things more difficult because there are certain times when an eleven or twelve is rolled and having no way around these numbers can definitely slow down progress toward points! This variation also forces luck into this game because while some may have high point values, they wouldn&#8217;t be able to get ahead by stopping anywhere else even though their lucky roll helped them out tremendously.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, if someone had low point value then they&#8217;d barely move forward but with so many different options available during gameplay there&#8217;s bound to be something that helps you out along the way! There&#8217;s also another variation of this rule where if someone is able to get a double digit score on their turn they must skip over any single digits and only stop at numbers that add up together in order for it to count toward your point total like when playing by all of the rules.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Place_bets\"><\/span>Place bets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some players place bets before starting play but these could be quite risky especially since there are many different variations including: betting based off who will win, how long people can go without rolling doubles, etc.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_playing_Shut_the_Box\"><\/span>Pros and Cons of playing Shut the Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of benefits associated with this game because it has been said that Shut the Box is an excellent tool for helping kids improve their number sense.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">This means that players can learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide by playing!<\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s also one of those games where anyone at any age level should be able to pick up quickly without needing to spend too much time learning rules or anything like that beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some cons even though they&#8217;re not necessarily regarding the gameplay itself but rather in regards to buying your own set which might cost more than you realize initially since most versions come with either steel dice (which aren&#8217;t very fun) or plastic ones instead (that sometimes break). There isn&#8217;t really improved quality when it comes to the actual boards either which is a bummer but it&#8217;s still possible to buy individual pieces instead of having to purchase everything in one package.<\/p>\n<div class=\"expert-review expert-review--color-purple-1\"><div class=\"expert-review-pluses-minuses\"><div class=\"expert-review-pluses\"><div class=\"expert-review-plus\">Leicht zu spielen<\/div><div class=\"expert-review-plus\">Need minimal pieces<\/div><div class=\"expert-review-plus\">Great game for families and friends of all ages<\/div><div class=\"expert-review-plus\">Great for teaching basic addition<\/div><\/div><div class=\"expert-review-minuses\"><div class=\"expert-review-minus\">Hoher Preis<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_would_most_likely_enjoy_playing_Shut_the_Box\"><\/span>Who would most likely enjoy playing Shut the Box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who enjoys games that have simple rules with a lot of strategy involved should be interested in this title because it really does require quite a bit out of players when they&#8217;re forced into deciding what numbers are best for them (and their score) on each turn. If someone likes math then this game might provide an excellent opportunity to practice while also challenging themselves at the same time!<\/p>\n<p>This can even help children improve their overall logical thinking skills as well which means people wouldn&#8217;t necessarily need some sort of gaming beforehand. It can be played by anyone from ages six and up which means adults can enjoy it just as much as kids!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shut_the_box_strategy\"><\/span>Shut the box strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you get stuck between a rock and hard place with not many points to work with then it&#8217;s best to keep rolling numbers that add up rather than subtracting them. This may seem like common sense but some people might lose their cool if they&#8217;ve been playing for awhile and still haven&#8217;t caught on having more low point values instead of doubles would help increase their score exponentially which can be frustrating when trying to figure out why there is such a huge gap in the number of points earned.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Playing shut the box\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WBC_aecXYCM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/diceglory.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Another way to gain an advantage over other players is by knowing what kind of strategy works well depending on how experienced they are at this game! For example, someone who has never played before will have no idea how important high value dice rolls are so giving them an extra die might help them catch up in score since they&#8217;ll go through several rounds before someone who&#8217;s played many times.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, people with lots of experience will know how to handle themselves when it comes down to adding together their points so giving them an empty cup instead is a good way for beginners to mix things up and give everyone equal chances at winning!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_experience_using_Shut_the_Box\"><\/span>My experience using Shut the Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I have played Shut the Box many times with my family and friends when I was younger so it brings back a lot of good memories from when we were all together. I always felt bad for whoever had to keep track of everyone&#8217;s scores because they would confide in me asking how much time their turn had been especially if they wanted to take a break!<\/p>\n<p>Even though there are no rules against this, being the scorekeeper was definitely not an easy job but after awhile you get used to keeping up with who is still playing or already finished due-diligence (see what I did there?)? Scorekeeping aside; Shut the Box has always been one of my favorites since it requires minimal materials unlike other board games which makes it perfect for when you don&#8217;t have a lot of time to spend on your friends or family.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shut the Box Traditional Pub Game | How to Play (Rules)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u54wjDFjweU?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/diceglory.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We recommend Shut the Box for anyone looking for a good board game that is easy and fun enough to play with their kids! We&#8217;re sure they&#8217;ll love it just as much as we did when we were growing up together which makes this an excellent way for families, friends, co-workers etc.. to bond over some friendly competition!<\/p>\n<p>This classic board game has been around since at least 13th century France but its still going strong even though people tend to think about games like <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.hasbro.com\/en-us\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yahtzee<\/a> whenever they hear dice rolls because this one requires more strategy than luck keeping players on the edge of their seats each round until someone wins!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Schlussfolgerung<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is an excellent family-friendly tabletop board game that can be played indoors or outdoors depending on what season it is and whether anyone wants to get wet playing outside during rainy weather etc. It&#8217;s great for getting together with friends because there isn&#8217;t much you need in order to play and it&#8217;s easy enough for everyone who wants to learn how all the rules work! If you&#8217;re looking for a fun board game that will keep your group entertained then Shut The Box is definitely worth playing with friends or family members during gatherings, parties, and more.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shut the box is a game that has been played in England for over 250 years. The goal of the game is to score points by stopping each number on a die with one throw of the dice. This blog post will teach you how to play and review this fun old-school board game! 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