What are the rules for shut box?

After every player has taken a turn, the player with the lowest score wins. If a player succeeds in closing all of the numbers, that player is said to have “Shut the Box” – the player wins immediately and the game is over.

Can you put down 3 numbers in Shut the Box?

A round of the game consists of each player taking one turn to try to shut the box. If 7, 8 and 9 are all covered, the player decides whether to throw one die or two. If any of these 3 numbers are still uncovered, the player must use both dice.

What if you tie in Shut the Box?

They add up according to the preferred scoring style (see page 1), then it is the next player’s turn. The player with the lowest score after a certain number of rounds wins. If a player closes all ties, they have “shut the box” and win outright. This is harder to do than you might think!

Is there a strategy for Shut the Box?

Shut the Box Strategy One strategy is to randomly choose a set of spaces that equal the sum of the dice roll to cover. This strategy may work out for you or it may not, it’s random. Another strategy is to choose to cover the fewest number of spaces per turn.

Can you subtract in Shut the Box?

Alternate Shut the Box rules allow the player to roll both dice and subtract the numbers from each other. For example, a roll of 5 and 2 would give that player a 3.

What are the odds of shutting the box?

Short answer: You can shut the box ~ 0.41% of the time, or about 1 in 250 tries

Score	Percent
6	0.14%
70	0.12%
2	0.12%
3	0.12%

What are the odds of shutting the Box 9?

Short answer: You can shut the box ~ 0.41% of the time, or about 1 in 250 tries

Score	Percent
0	0.41%
10	0.39%
9	0.26%
63	0.23%

What does Snake Eyes mean in Shut the Box?

An impossible roll occurs if the sum of the dice cannot be “shut out” by closing sliders. In the worst case scenario, a player could roll “snake eyes” (double ones, or sum of two) twice in a row.

What are the chances of shutting the box?