How do you play shut the box without the box?

The first player will roll both dice and add them together. They then flip the tiles (or cards), also called markers (from 1 to 9) that match the sum of the numbers shown on the dice. The game continues until they roll a number that cannot be covered by any combination of the remaining tiles (or cards).
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What are the rules to shut the box?

A round of the game consists of each player taking one turn to try to shut the box. A turn consists of a player repeatedly throwing the dice until he or she cannot continue. Each throw of the dice is taken as follows: If 7, 8 and 9 are all covered, the player decides whether to throw one die or two.
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How do you play shut the box on paper?

Shut the Box
  1. Write the numbers 1 through 9 in a horizontal row on the paper.
  2. Player 1 rolls the dice and calculates the sum of the two numbers. ...
  3. If the numbers 7, 8 and 9 are all covered, player 1 may choose to roll one or two dice.
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Can you play shut the box with subtraction?

Traditional Shut The Box only allows the addition of the number of pips on the dice to shut down tiles, however, the rules of subtraction are valid in some variations.
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Is it possible to win shut the box?

As shown below, it is much more difficult to shut all 12 boxes. The probability of winning is only 0.3622 percent. (One chance in 276.) A possible variation of the game might instead use 3 dice until a score of 50 is reached, then use 2 dice up through a score of 71, and then use 1 die if your score is 72 or higher.
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How Old Is shut the box?

The game Shut the Box is said to have been invented in the 12th Century France. Legend has it that Shut the Box was a cherished game among sailors and fishermen off the coast of Normandy some 200 years ago.
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How do you play open the box?

Open The Box is a simple, versatile and easy to run promotion that is great for pubs, clubs, fairs and events. There are twelve keys - only one opens the box. Customers pay to enter and pick a key. If it opens the door they win a prize.
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What is the object of Shut the Box game?

The object of the game is to shut, or lower, as many number tiles as possible during your turn.
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Is shut the box a good game?

Shut The Box is a lovely wooden dice game that also has good educational value. The aim of the game is to successfully get all the numbers down from 1-9 so you can 'shut the box'. The simple version is to roll both of the dice and then flip down one or two numbers to match the total on the dice.
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Is shut the box Fun?

Shut the Box is a traditional game that was played by sailors who gambled in pubs after sea. This game has slowly evolved as an exciting, enjoyable, and fun indoor game that can be played among family and friends, and offers great learning value for kids.
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Is the box open or closed riddle?

Holding a bottle out in front of you, turn it upside down and ask if it is "open or closed". The secret to this game is that it is based on your mouth; the bottle is just a distraction. If you hold your mouth slightly open, then the correct answer will be "open".
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How do you play Klackers?

Each turn consists of the player rolling the dice and then turning over tiles that sum to the dice roll. For example, if you roll an 8, you might turn over tiles 3 and 5, if they are not already turned over. If there is no combination of standing tiles that sum to the dice roll, then the player's turn is over.
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What is the dice game called?

Craps is the principal dice game at most American casinos.
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What if you tie in shut the box?

The player with the lowest score after a certain number of rounds wins. If a player closes all ties, they have “shut the box” and win outright.
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How do you play the zoom phone game?

At the start of every round, one person holds a phone to their forehead that displays the answer, showing the audience the answer, but leaving the phone-holder in the dark. Zoom allows users to hide their own reflected video display. Otherwise, you'll be able to see the answer written right above your forehead.
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