Shut The Box Classic brings the traditional pub dice game to your phone with a clean, no-frills presentation. The game is all about probability and risk management. You roll two dice and choose which numbered tiles to 'shut' based on the total. The goal is to shut all the tiles—the 'box'—which is much harder than it sounds.
This version excels because it doesn't try to overcomplicate things. The wooden aesthetic is pleasing, the dice rolls feel fair, and it's a great way to kill five minutes while exercising your brain. It's a digital version of a classic that actually respects the source material.
Available on: Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 48Sun Nov 09 2025
Enjoy multiple improvements to the interface design and experience smoother, more realistic dice gameplay.
Shut the Box Classic, Shut the Box Thai, Shut the Box Double Box, Shut the Box Evens, Shut the Box Odds, Shut the Box 12. Everything is included!
Shut the Box comes with a fully separate kids vs adults gameplay via a single switch in the settings!
Shut The Box rules:
At the start of the game all tiles are uncovered. Two dice are rolled and the corresponding tile or tiles are covered. The game ends if no tile could be covered on a throw of the dice. The final score is the sum of the numbers remaining uncovered at the end. The lowest score wins. Cover all tiles and you shut the box!
Shut the Box Thai style, always roll two dice, but only cover one tile matching one of the dice or their sum. For example, if the dice show a 2 and a 3 you may cover one of 2, 3 and 5.
Light and Dark Mode support!
No ads ever and no data is collected from the app of any kind on any device!
One app for all your Apple devices (iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac)! Purchase once, run everywhere.
Now 16 years in the App Store as #1 Shut The Box app worldwide since our first release of Shut The Box Classic in 2009!
Requires iOS 15.2 and watchOS 4.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The #1 Shut the Box app since 2009! Six game modes, no ads, no data collection, no in-app purchases —just pure dice-rolling fun that works on all your Apple devices!
Shut the Box – The Ultimate Collection!
Enjoy Shut the Box Classic, Thai, Double Box, Evens, Odds, and 12 — all included in one app, perfect for everyone! From kids learning basic math to adults who love classic dice games, this is the only Shut the Box app you’ll ever need. Play seamlessly across all your Apple devices.
How to Play
At the start, all tiles are open. Roll two dice and cover the tile or combination of tiles that match your roll. If you can’t make a move, the game ends — your final score is the total of the uncovered tiles. The lowest score wins, and if you cover every tile, you’ve shut the box! Thai Style Variant: Always roll two dice, but cover only one tile that matches either die or their sum. For example, if you roll a 2 and a 3, you can cover 2, 3, or 5.
Features
• Supports Light and Dark Mode
• No ads — ever
• No data collection of any kind
• One-time purchase: play forever with no in-app purchases
• Works on all your Apple devices
Celebrating 17 Years on the App Store!
Proudly the #1 Shut the Box app worldwide since 2009 — enjoyed by happy players in over 100 countries. Join them today and experience the most complete Shut the Box collection ever made!




















Shut The Box is a centuries-old dice game enjoyed by sailors and pub-goers alike. This digital version captures the authentic experience. Roll the dice and choose any combination of tiles that matches the sum. Can you shut all the tiles and achieve the elusive score of zero? Perfect for quick sessions and improving mental addition.
Authentic wooden board aesthetic
Smooth dice animation and physics
Adjustable rule sets (traditional vs modern)
Statistics tracking for wins and scores
A common strategy is to try and shut the higher numbers (7, 8, 9) as early as possible. Once these are gone, you have the option to roll only one die instead of two, giving you much better control over your remaining moves.
In Solo mode, you play against your own high scores. The game tracks your 'lowest' score (the sum of the remaining tiles), with 0 being a perfect game.
The dice rolls are random, but the strategy comes in choosing which combination of tiles to shut for each roll!