Shut the Box Game – 12 Numbers

Shut the Box is one of those rare games that earns a permanent spot on the coffee table. Dating back to 18th century Normandy — where fishermen played it as a betting game after long days at sea — it has since made its way into family homes, classrooms, and pubs across North America and Europe. And for good reason: it’s simple enough for kids, strategic enough for adults, and genuinely hard to play just once.

This 12 number shut the box version takes the classic format further. Where most versions stop at 9 tiles, this one adds 3 more, opening up more numerical combinations, longer games, and a bigger challenge for players who’ve already mastered the standard format.

Roll the dice, flip down any combination of tiles that match your total, and keep rolling until no combinations remain. Lowest score wins. Flip all 12 and you’ve shut the box.

What’s included:

• Natural wood game board — 13.6 x 9.1 x 1.9 inches
• 12 wooden number tiles
• Felt playing surface
• Two dice
• Instructions in WE Games packaging

Why the 12-tile version:
The shut the box game 12 format is especially popular with experienced players looking for more combinations and longer gameplay than the standard 9-tile version delivers.

Makes a great gift:
Leave it on the coffee table, bring it to a dinner party, or wrap it up for a housewarming or Father’s Day — this is the kind of gift that actually gets used.