Flip down all the tiles ('shut the box'), or finish with the lowest possible score.
概要
Shut the Box is a classic dice game of luck and basic probability. Players roll dice and flip down numbered tiles, trying to 'shut' all the tiles (1-9 or 1-12). It's a popular pub game and family activity with simple rules but engaging gameplay.
セットアップ
The box has tiles numbered 1 through 9 (or 1-12 in some versions), all standing up. Use two standard dice. Can be played solo, or players take turns trying to beat each other's scores.
遊び方
- Roll both dice and add the total.
- Flip down any combination of standing tiles that sums to your dice total.
- For example, rolling 8 could flip down: 8, or 7+1, or 6+2, or 5+3, or 5+2+1, or 4+3+1, etc.
- Once 7, 8, and 9 are flipped, you may choose to roll only one die.
- Continue rolling and flipping until you cannot use your dice total.
- Your score is the sum of all tiles still standing.
- If you flip all tiles, you 'shut the box' and score zero (the best possible).
- In multiplayer, the lowest score wins.
勝利条件
Shutting the box (score of 0) is the ultimate win. Otherwise, lowest total of remaining tiles wins. Typical winning scores are in single digits.
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歴史
Shut the Box has been played in England and France for centuries, particularly in pubs. Its origins may trace to 12th century Norman seafarers. Various regional rules and scoring systems exist.