Cheap Melissa & Doug Shut-the-Box On Sale
We buy Melissa & Doug edition of "Take-a-Box" after playing the game in the recent union of families. This is a great game for almost any age and is as close to any number of players. One of my family was the union higher quality, but is likely also more expensive. Here are my observations:
Game Play (Simplified) -
* Players roll two dice (the first) and flip down the total number equal to the total rolled
* Some Variants rule allowing only the use of deadafter 7, 8, & 9 is flipped down
* Each player continues until no longer flip down the tile and then adds to the total number remaining
* The box is passed to a second player and the winner is the one with the lowest scores (unless the person "shuts the box" and automatically win by successfully flipping all of the numbers below)
This edition includes -
* A Good Looking Game Box: This is intentionally rustic appearance that is only slightly marred byclear plastic window, and steel hinges and latch a nice touch
* Dice Bag and dice, the bag is beautiful and has a leather drawstring, but dice rustic highly regarded and we all have some concerns about how random they are (apparently roll 2s lot) - we have instead (et?) These dice rate
* Instruction Booklet, contains the basic rules and variant
This is a very fun party game to even the youngest of players can quickly learn to play.
Recommended!
CFH
Melissa & Doug Shut-the-Box Feature
- Solid-wood case with a see-through, latching lid houses, 9 flipping number tiles and two wooden dice
- Children and adults alike will enjoy this game of strategy and chance
- Play with a friend or enjoy alone
- Strategy games teaches math and logic skills
- Exceptional Quality and Value
Melissa & Doug Shut-the-Box Overview
This game spans the generations: young children will enjoy this as a counting game; while two to four older players will enjoy it for the strategy. This heirloom-quality version of the classic seafaring game has a latching wooden box that features a transparent, shatterproof top and flipping wooden number tiles. It includes two dice, a convenient storage pouch and a detailed instruction booklet. Measures 12.7" x 9" x 3".
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