Circa Shut-the-Box

Circa Shut-the-Box is a compact all-wood version of the classic English pub dice game, from Front Porch Classics (University Games).

Roll the two dice and flip down numbered tiles that add up to your roll. Keep going until you can't make a move, then total the tiles still standing. The lowest score wins, and if you flip down all nine tiles, you've shut the box. It's quick to learn, mixes luck with a little strategy and some mental math, and you can play it solo or take turns with any number of players.

At a glance

• Publisher: Front Porch Classics / University Games
• Players: 1 or more
• Ages: 8+
• Model: 53501RC

In the box

• Solid wood game case with 9 wooden number tiles
• 2 wooden dice
• Rules

Compact travel size, about 6.75 in wide.