One game grandad and the six-year-old both want to win
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- Ages 6 to 76
- 10 minutes a round
- Solid wood build
- No batteries needed
- Travel-friendly size
- Teaches maths fast
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The game where age doesn't matter
You set up one wooden board, roll 2 dice, and watch a six-year-old hold her own against grandad. The Deluxe Shut the Box forces quick maths, pure luck, and real competition. No screens, no app updates, no one left waiting their turn.
You get an afternoon where three generations actually want to play the same thing.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What you're getting
A hand-finished wooden box with numbered flaps, 2 dice, and a fold-down lid. Built to last and light enough to pack for a holiday.
The box itself
Solid wood, hand-finished, with numbered flaps 1 through 9 inside. Weighted, feels expensive, sits flat on any table. Lid closes tight so dice don't fall out.
- ✓ Wooden construction, no plastic
- ✓ Flaps numbered 1-9
- ✓ Magnetic catch on lid
Roll and add
Toss 2 dice, add the numbers, flip down the matching flaps. Roll again if you can, or pass. Once you can't match any flap, your turn ends. Lowest score wins.
- ✓ 2 dice included
- ✓ Quick mental maths
- ✓ Luck meets strategy
Pack and go
Fits in a bag, weighs nothing, no app login or prep. Garden, caravan, grandma's kitchen, cottage weekend. Set up in 10 seconds.
- ✓ Compact size
- ✓ No batteries
- ✓ No fiddly bits
Order by 2pm, arrives in 2-3 business days
Was £17.99
Deluxe Shut the Box - 9 Numbers: £8.99
While they play
Quietly teaches 4 things at once
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Addition without effort
Kids add 2 numbers together 30 times in one game. No workbook, no nagging. Counting becomes fast.
Problem-solving real-time
Each roll is a puzzle. Close the 7, or the 3 and 4? The brain learns to spot options in seconds.
Losing gracefully
Dice decide half the outcome. Kids learn luck is part of the game, not a reason to quit.
Taking turns, reading faces
Turn-based play teaches patience. Watching grandad's reaction teaches emotional reading.
What families say about Jaques of London
What families say after the first game
"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.
Unbox and play within 10 minutes
No assembly, no instructions to read twice. Flaps are pre-hinged, dice are ready. You're playing before tea's cold.
First game takes 8 to 12 minutes
2 to 6 players, everyone plays at once. No waiting around. A six-year-old and a grandparent can finish before the advert break ends.
Play it 10 times, each feels different
Dice decide the flow. Same board, different stories. Kids ask for another round instead of a screen.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this box wins family game night
| Jaques Deluxe Shut the Box - 9 Numbers | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Plays all ages at once | ✅ | ❌ Needs a grown-up to keep score |
| No screen-time guilt | ✅ | ⚠️ App-based version needs charging |
| Weighs under 500g | ✅ | ❌ Board game boxes stay home |
| A round takes 10 minutes | ✅ | ⚠️ Other games run 45+ minutes |
| Solid wood, hand-finished | ✅ | ❌ Plastic versions crack after a season |
| Teaches maths without maths class | ✅ | ⚠️ Card games need rules explained |
| Works without instructions after round 1 | ✅ | ❌ Complex games need reading |
- ✅ Multi-generation play
- ✅ No screens or apps
- ✅ Under 500g
- ✅ 10-minute rounds
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Maths practice built-in
- ✅ Learn-as-you-play
- ❌ Adult scoring needed
- ⚠️ Charging required
- ❌ Heavy to carry
- ⚠️ 45+ minutes per game
- ❌ Plastic versions wear out
- ⚠️ Rules take time
- ❌ Complex setup
Order by 2pm, arrives in 2-3 business days
Was £17.99
Deluxe Shut the Box - 9 Numbers: £8.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions from families who've bought it
Is this the right Shut the Box for a six-year-old?
Yes. The 9-number version is the standard size for home play and school maths corners. Recommended from age 6 up. A six-year-old learns to add 2 single digits fast; a teenager plays strategy; grandad plays to win. All in the same box.
How long does a game actually take?
8 to 12 minutes, depending on how many people play and how slowly people roll. One round with 4 players fits between other things. You can play 5 rounds before most people get restless.
Will it survive a holiday in a suitcase?
Yes. Weighs under 500g, solid wood construction, and the lid closes tight with a magnetic catch. Thousands of families pack it for holidays. The only risk is someone asking to play it every night instead of other entertainment.
What if it arrives damaged or we don't love it?
We offer 60-day returns, no questions asked. Unpack it, play it for a week, and if it's not the game you thought it was, send it back. Catherine McCulloch said it's a perfect gift for 1st birthdays, and Manda Monium says it's worth every penny full price. But we get it if you want to try first.
How much does it cost?
The Deluxe Shut the Box - 9 Numbers is £8.99 today (down from £17.99). 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.
Order by 2pm, arrives in 2-3 business days
Was £17.99
Deluxe Shut the Box - 9 Numbers: £8.99
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.
Jaques has made Shut the Box since families wanted a game that didn't need batteries, a rulebook, or an adult referee. This version, the Deluxe 9-Numbers, is the one teachers request for maths time and families request for holidays. We build it the way we've always built games: solid wood, hand-finished, weighted to feel like it cost more than it does, and durable enough to pass to the next generation. You're not buying a toy that lasts a season. You're buying a game that outlasts the hype.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
Ready to be the host with
the game everyone wants to play
Was £17.99
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🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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