Who invented shut the box game?

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. Another account states that Shut the Box was played by 19th Century fur trappers of the Hudson Bay Company.
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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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What age is the game shut the box?

A fun mathematics game from Schylling - Ages 4+
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Is shut the box luck?

Shut the Box is a traditional dice game which combines a lot of luck with a bit of skill. The game comes from Northern France and is known by a variety of names including Blitz, Canoga, Klakers, Jackpot, and Batten Down the Hatches.
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Can you use 3 numbers in shut the box?

Shut the Box is also known as Canoga. Being a traditional pub game without any national governing body, variations of equipment and rules abound. Where there is doubt, locally played rules should always apply. Shut the Box can be played by any number of players although it is most enjoyable with two, three or four.
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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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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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What is the dice game called?

Craps is the principal dice game at most American casinos.
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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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How do you play 12 numbers on shut the box?

The object of the game is to get the lowest score for your round. There are numbers 1 through 12 on the board. If an 8 is rolled then the number can be shut off on the board or any numbers that add up to 8 such as a 6and a 2 or a 5 and a 3. The round ends when a person rolls a number that cannot be taken of the board.
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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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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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How do you play 4 people shut the box?

Players can challenge each other for the lowest score. Flip down all the tiles and you've Shut-the-Box! With 4-Way Play, everyone rolls their dice at the same time, flipping down the matching tiles. When no one can flip any more numbers, the person with the lowest score (least not flipped) wins the game!
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How do you play Tric Trac?

Twelve points make one trou (hole), and twelve trous make one match. Start: Each player rolls one die and the player rolling higher goes first. That player then rolls two dice to begin his first turn. Movement: Movement is similar to backgammon except that doubles are played just once each and there is no hitting.
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Who invented dice?

Dice and their forerunners are the oldest gaming implements known to man. Sophocles reported that dice were invented by the legendary Greek Palamedes during the siege of Troy, whereas Herodotus maintained that they were invented by the Lydians in the days of King Atys.
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Are dice games illegal?

Dice games are criminally under-appreciated. Shooting dice, also known as street craps, is a slightly simplified version of traditional Casino Craps, and is a classic hustle.
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What does 456 mean in dice?

All three dice show the same number. Triple 6-6-6 is the highest roll, triple 5-5-5 is the next highest, etc. Any triple is considered an instant win. 4-5-6. Sequential 4-5-6; this is considered an instant win.
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