The wooden game you only buy once
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- Solid wood
- 4 players
- Teaches number skills
- Fits in a bag
- Works for ages 6+
- 60-day warranty
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
Buy it new. Keep it forever.
You know the feeling: you find something second-hand, it's missing pieces, or it breaks after a season. This isn't that. The 4 Player Shut the Box is made from solid wood with numbered tiles and wooden slats built to survive actual family game nights, year after year.
It's the kind of thing you won't regret buying new, because it'll still be here when your kids want to play it with theirs.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What you're getting
Everything needed to play straight away. No batteries, no fuss.
4 Playing areas
Each player gets their own section with tiles numbered 1 to 10. Roll the dice, close the numbers you score, keep your slats flat to win.
- ✓ 4 separate play zones
- ✓ Numbered tiles 1,10 each
- ✓ Smooth wooden slats
Dice and strategy
Roll 2 dice each turn. Add the numbers. Close any tiles that match your total or combine to it. Block your opponents by covering the numbers they need.
- ✓ Fast turns, no downtime
- ✓ Mix of luck and logic
- ✓ Best of 3 or 5 rounds
Built to move
Solid wood throughout, compact enough to pack for holidays or move between rooms. No cardboard flaps coming loose. No bits falling out.
- ✓ Portable and durable
- ✓ Fits on a shelf or in a bag
- ✓ Plays anywhere: home, garden, cottage
Ready to own the game that doesn't need replacing?
Was £30.99
Wooden Game - Shut The Box: £19.99
While they play
What happens while you're playing
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Number combinations
Kids work out which tiles to close based on dice totals. They're adding, subtracting, spotting patterns without being taught to.
Forward planning
Do you close the 6 now, or save it for next turn? Strategic thinking kicks in naturally, round after round.
Taking turns
4 players, 4 turns, clear rules. Everyone waits, everyone plays, no arguments about fairness.
Probability and luck
Sometimes the dice won't help you. Kids learn that bad luck happens, and you play the next round anyway.
What families say about Jaques of London
What families say after a year of playing
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Set up and deal
Lay the board flat, each player gets their 4 tiles and two dice. No sorting required, no instructions to read twice.
Play a full game
Quick rounds mean you can fit a match into an evening without it taking over. Or play best-of-5 if you've got time.
Still working
Wood doesn't rot in a cupboard. Tiles don't crack. Slats stay smooth. Your kids will still want to pull it out.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this beats the second-hand version
| Jaques Wooden Game - Shut The Box | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| All tiles intact | ✅ | ❌ Often missing 1,3 numbers |
| Slats smooth and working | ✅ | ⚠️ Worn or stuck from age |
| No cracks in the wood | ✅ | ❌ Hidden damage common |
| 60-day warranty | ✅ | ❌ Sold as-seen |
| Dice match and work | ✅ | ⚠️ Might be chipped or lost |
| Ready to play today | ✅ | ⚠️ Needs cleaning or repair |
| Built for another 30 years | ✅ | ❌ Unknown durability left |
- ✅ Complete tiles
- ✅ Smooth slats
- ✅ No cracks
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Perfect dice
- ✅ Play straight away
- ✅ Decades of life
- ❌ Pieces missing
- ❌ Worn mechanisms
- ❌ Hidden damage
- ❌ No protection
- ❌ Dice lost/chipped
- ❌ Needs work
- ❌ Unknown condition
Ready to own the game that doesn't need replacing?
Was £30.99
Wooden Game - Shut The Box: £19.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions from families who've bought this
How long does a game actually take?
One round is about 3 to 4 minutes per player. A full best-of-three match is roughly 15 to 20 minutes depending on how you play. It's quick enough to fit into an evening without overstaying its welcome.
Will 6-year-olds understand the rules?
Yes. Roll the dice, add the numbers, close the matching tiles. Younger kids sometimes need help with addition, but they pick up the flow fast. By the second game, they're playing nearly independently.
Is the wood treated or varnished?
It's solid wood, finished to a smooth, safe standard. Safe for kids to hold and play with. No splinters, no peeling. Wipe it down occasionally if it gets sticky from play.
Can you play with just 2 or 3 people?
Yes. Each player uses their own play area. You can play one-on-one, or three of you can leave one board empty. The game works with any number from 1 to 4.
How much does it cost?
The Wooden Game - Shut The Box is £19.99 today (down from £30.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Ready to own the game that doesn't need replacing?
Was £30.99
Wooden Game - Shut The Box: £19.99
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
Shut the Box has been a Jaques signature since the early days. It's simple: roll, calculate, block. No fuss, no batteries, no timer running down. We've kept it because it works. Parents tell us their parents played it, and now they're teaching their own kids. That's why we build it in solid wood and make sure every piece is made to survive actual use. It's not meant to wear out. It's meant to stay.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
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