ShutTheBox.net – The Classic Dice Game Re‑Imagined
Twelve tiles. Two dice. Centuries of strategy — now powered by touchscreen technology and real-time sensors.
From 18th‑Century Pub Tables to Modern Touchscreens
What began as a pastime for North Sea fishermen has evolved into a precision-engineered digital experience — preserving every ounce of classic charm while adding the power of modern electronics.
What Is Shut the Box?
The Timeless Core
Twelve numbered tiles (1–12) and two six-sided dice form the backbone of this legendary game. Simple to learn, endlessly strategic.
A Rich History
Born on the North Sea in the 1700s, Shut the Box was a favorite among Norman fishermen who played between hauls. Pubs across Britain and France revived it into a beloved classic, spreading it worldwide across three centuries of play.
Introducing the TFT Touchscreen Edition
The next evolution of Shut the Box is here — a 7-inch TFT display that lights up tiles in real time, guided by touch and intelligence.
🖥️ 7" TFT Display
Tiles illuminate bright when "up" and dim when "down" — updated automatically with every move.
👆 Capacitive Touch
Tap any tile on the screen to confirm your move. No physical flipping required.
📊 Probability Engine
A built-in algorithm displays your win-chance after every single roll.
📲 Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless sync with the mobile app keeps scores across devices in real time.
How the Sensors Work
Under the hood, precision hardware transforms every tile movement into instant digital feedback — all in under 5 milliseconds.
12 Magnetic Switches
One per tile — each detects the physical "down" position using TMR sensor technology.
Pull-Up Resistor Network
Translates every closed switch into a unique binary code, cleanly readable by the microcontroller.
nRF54L15 Controller
Reads the full tile state, refreshes the TFT, and executes the probability algorithm in < 5 ms.
Li-Po Battery
Ultra-efficient with Auto-Off/On — a full charge delivers > 12 hours of continuous play.
Game Rules – Fast‑Track for the Digital Board
The rules are elegantly simple. The strategy runs deep.
01
Roll Both Dice
Add the two values to get your sum. Shut a single tile matching the sum, or any combination of open tiles that totals the same (e.g., roll 7 → shut 7, or 1+2+4).
02
End of Turn Scoring
When no legal combination exists, your turn ends. The TFT displays your score as the concatenated remaining open tile numbers (e.g., tiles 1, 5, 9 = score "159"). If your score is the lowest, you save your score.
03
Shut the Box!
Close all 12 tiles and you've achieved the ultimate victory — a perfect score of zero and a "Shut the Box!" celebration on the TFT screen.
Purchase & Support
Get the complete Shut the Box experience — backed by a real warranty and automatic updates.
🎁 Deluxe Edition — $349
Includes the full TFT smart board, rechargeable Li-Po battery, premium wooden dice, and a polished hardwood box enclosure.
🛡️ 2-Year Warranty
Full hardware coverage plus automatic OTA firmware updates — your probability engine stays sharp and current long after purchase.
Ready to Shut the Box?
Press "Play" on the screen, feel the tiles light up, and beat the odds. The future of a beloved classic is just a tap away — whether you're a first-time player or a seasoned strategist chasing a perfect score.