WE Games Deluxe Wood Shut the Box Game - 12 Numbers, 14 x 9 x 2 inches BEST QUALITY: A wonderful gift and an instant classic, this heirloom game is fast-paced fun for 2 or more players. Crafted from eco-friendly and sustainable solid Malaysian Oak hardwood, the game measures 13.6 x 9.1 x 1.9 in. Designed with 12 number tiles which bring more numerical combinations into play than the typical nine number versions. The playing surface is lined with brown billiard felt for the softest of dice rolls. Dice and easy-to-understand instructions are included. GREAT FOR CLASSROOMS & FOR TEACHING ADDITION: While this is a great game for families and friends of all ages, it is an excellent tool for teaching basic addition. The player rolls the dice, adds up the values, and then lays down the tiles that have the sum. These simple rules keep the player engaged in computing addition facts while enjoying game with friends. Teachers prefer this game in particular for its sturdy construction that can endure years of enjoyment. A PUB GAME. Originally, this game was played by fishermen off of Normandy. After a long day at sea, they would squander away their earnings by playing this betting game. Its no wonder Shut the Box is still enjoyed in pubs across North America and Europe. While we dont advocate gambling, we do advocate this beautiful well-constructed Shut the Box game that will provide hours of fun wherever you go! WE GAMES - SINCE 1977: WE Games has been making the worlds best traditional games since 1977. Our games are crafted with high quality sustainable materials with attention to fine details. Because they are timeless and beautiful, they are often kept out on a coffee table for all to enjoy. We love bringing people together with our classic board games, and we know the joy of the game will be passed down to the next generation along with the board game itself. BECAUSE PLAYING GAMES IS GOOD FOR YOU. Did you know that playing board games can teach important social skills like verbal communication, being patient, sharing, taking turns and enjoying interactions with others? Games like Shut the Box foster the ability to focus and lengthens the players attention span. Playing games is an easy and excellent way to spend unhurried, enjoyable time together. They are also rich in learning opportunities. While this is a great game for families and friends of all ages, it is an excellent tool for teaching basic addition. The player rolls the dice, adds up the values, and then lays down the tiles that have the sum. These simple rules keep the player engaged in computing addition facts while enjoying game with friends. Teachers prefer this game in particular for its sturdy construction that can endure years of enjoyment.<br> This is also a kinesthetic game that is used in occupational, physical, and speech therapy sessions as a tool to enhance communication skills, fine motor, and practical addition application. Did you know that playing board games can teach important social skills like verbal communication, being patient, sharing, taking turns and enjoying interactions with others? Games like Shut the Box foster the ability to focus and lengthens the player&#039;s attention span. Playing games is an easy and excellent way to spend unhurried, enjoyable time together. They are also rich in learning opportunities.<br> One study reported in the American Journal of Alzheimer&#039;s Disease and Other Dementias found that playing Bingo specifically provides Alzheimer patients with highly therapeutic mental stimulation. Patients who played the game did significantly better on measures of cognition, had increased alertness and awareness for hours after testing. Low tech board games like Shut the Box can be played alone or with friends or family and the benefits are significant.