Shut the Box for Seniors
Number Games
Shut the Box is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Roll the dice. Shut tiles that add up to the roll.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Shut the Box
Shut the Box is a traditional dice game with numbered tiles that flip down one by one.
How to play Shut the Box
- Tap Play now. Shut the Box opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Tap the button to roll the dice.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Tiles 1 to 6 and one die.
- Medium: Tiles 1 to 9 and two dice.
- Harder: Tiles 1 to 12 and two dice.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Shut the Box because the steps are clear and there is a good feeling when everything adds up. It is all about working with numbers, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Shut the Box easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Tiles 1 to 6 and one die. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Tiles 1 to 12 and two dice.
Can I play Shut the Box on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Shut the Box?
Shut the Box is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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