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Shut the Box - Mini (Natural Wood)
Shut the Box is said to have been invented in the 12th Century France. Legend says that it was a cherished game among sailors and fishermen off the coast of... (read more)
Noble Knight GamesPlaytime
30 minutes
Published
2022
Age
8+
Publisher
Wood Expressions
Players
2 to 4 players
Designer
Playstyle
Light
Purchase option
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Description
Shut the Box is said to have been invented in the 12th Century France. Legend says that it was a cherished game among sailors and fishermen off the coast of Normandy some 200 years ago. It could be played for high stakes as a way to unwind after a hard day at sea, and a sailor could spend a good bit of his money during just one game.
Today Shut the Box is still played for stakes and is a favorite pub game in England. It is even said to be a popular game in Zambia! The game has several names including Canoga, Tric-Tac, and Batten Down the Hatches. No matter where it is played, at sea or on land, in Zambia or a pub in England, the universal appeal of Shut the Box will hone your basic math skills while keeping you entertained.
Today Shut the Box is still played for stakes and is a favorite pub game in England. It is even said to be a popular game in Zambia! The game has several names including Canoga, Tric-Tac, and Batten Down the Hatches. No matter where it is played, at sea or on land, in Zambia or a pub in England, the universal appeal of Shut the Box will hone your basic math skills while keeping you entertained.
