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CloseTheBox

CloseTheBox

Classic Shut the Box Dice Game

3.8K ratings
117 reviews
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Released
June 12, 2012
Updated
February 11, 2026

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Seraphin Hochart
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About

A classic dice game where players roll dice to cover numbered tiles. The goal is to close all nine tiles to "shut the box." Offers realistic 3D dice, satisfying animations, and offline play.

✓Realistic 3D dice physics
✓9 numbered tiles with animations
✓Hall of Fame and leaderboards
✓Help mode for possible moves
✓Offline play
✓Universal app support
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What users say about CloseTheBox

Reviews of CloseTheBox are mixed: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 3.8K App Store ratings. What users like most: fun game, helps with math skills. Top complaints: frequent ads, unable to disable sound. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎮Fun game
  • 🧠Helps with math skills
  • 🕰️Quick to play
  • 🎨Nice graphics

Negative things

  • 🚧Frequent ads
  • 🔇Unable to disable sound
  • 🐛Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒Inappropriate ads
  • 🔍Difficult to win
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What's New in CloseTheBox

4.0.0

February 11, 2026

New in v4.0: - Stunning 3D dice with real physics — swipe to roll! - Completely redesigned game board - App open ad support with smart cooldowns - Improved performance and stability - Updated for the latest iOS

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User reviews

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New Update Ruined it

The new dice roll animation is far too slow and sketchy. Ads are unbearable as well ofc. Also game will soft lock if you click through the menus a certain way.
#bringbackogshutthebox
JSJoe Schmo..

Nerve jangling

Adds too frequent and some never end and i cant play. Advertisers dont realize they are making players hate their company? Just a bit. We already own some of the stuff.
CTCyn Teague.

Used to be good

The app used to be really good. Now it is full of ads that have fake skip buttons after every single game.
SSteelchains

Sound

I would have enjoyed playing this if I could have turned off the sound. I went to setting and turned off the sound, but it did not work. Had to delete the app.
Ggrannaeight

New Update Ruins the Play

After the update the app is slow and freezes frequently.
Jjnfawcett
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Game not registering valid moves

Bug

App crashes after winning

Bug

Upside-down orientation on some devices

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Multiplayer mode

Feature

Option to pay for ad-free version

Feature

Ability to change moves

Feature

Rotate screen orientation

Feature

Show scores instead of just win/lose

Feature

FAQ

What is CloseTheBox?

CloseTheBox is a digital version of the classic pub dice game "Shut the Box." Players roll dice and tap numbered tiles that match the dice total, aiming to close all nine tiles to win.

How do you play CloseTheBox?

You roll two dice and then tap the numbered tiles that add up to your dice total. Once tiles 7, 8, and 9 are closed, you switch to a single die. The objective is to close all nine tiles to "shut the box."

Is CloseTheBox free to play?

Yes, the app is 100% free to play and does not feature ads during gameplay, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

Can I play CloseTheBox offline?

Absolutely. The game is designed to work offline, allowing you to play anytime and anywhere without needing an internet connection.

What devices is CloseTheBox compatible with?

CloseTheBox is a universal app, meaning it is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms.