# CloseTheBox — Classic Shut the Box Dice Game > Classic dice game to close numbered tiles by matching dice rolls. (iPhone/iPad app by Seraphin Hochart.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Seraphin Hochart](https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Board - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,659 App Store ratings · 115 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 32 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more - Released: 2012-06-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews.md ## What is CloseTheBox? Will YOU close the box? #1 in Top Free, Game, Board, and Dice Categories! (Denmark) #2 in Top Free, Game, Board, and Dice Categories! (Austria) Top 10 in the Board Category in Italy, Canada, & UK. Roll the dice, close the tiles, and try to shut all 9 — it sounds simple, but only a handful of players ever make it. Over 10 million games have been played. Think you can beat the odds? 100% free. No ads during gameplay. Just you, the dice, and the box. HOW TO PLAY Swipe to roll two dice, then tap tiles that add up to your total. Close all 9 tiles to shut the box and earn your spot in the Hall of Fame! When tiles 7, 8, and 9 are closed, switch to a single die for better odds. FEATURES - Beautiful 3D dice with realistic physics - 9 numbered tiles with satisfying animations - Hall of Fame — sign your name and join thousands of winners worldwide - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - Help mode shows you all possible moves - Works offline — play anytime, anywhere - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Free to play with no ads during gameplay LANGUAGES Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. A CLASSIC PUB GAME Shut the Box has been played in pubs and homes for centuries. Our digital version captures the charm of the original wooden box game, complete with the thrill of watching those dice tumble across the felt. Download now and see if YOU can close the box! -Séraphin ## Key features - Realistic 3D dice physics - 9 numbered tiles with animations - Hall of Fame and leaderboards - Help mode for possible moves - Offline play - Universal app support ## What do users think of CloseTheBox? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🎮 Fun game - 🧠 Helps with math skills - 🕰️ Quick to play - 🎨 Nice graphics **Cons** - 🚧 Frequent ads - 🔇 Unable to disable sound - 🐛 Crashes and bugs - 🔒 Inappropriate ads - 🔍 Difficult to win **Commonly reported bugs** - Game not registering valid moves - App crashes after winning - Upside-down orientation on some devices **Most requested features** - Multiplayer mode - Option to pay for ad-free version - Ability to change moves - Rotate screen orientation - Show scores instead of just win/lose ## Recent user reviews (10 of 115) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closethebox/id493056500/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Used to be good *2026-07-30, version 4.0.0* The app used to be really good. Now it is full of ads that have fake skip buttons after every single game. ### 1/5 — Sound *2026-07-10, version 4.0.0* 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. ### 1/5 — New Update Ruins the Play *2026-05-14, version 4.0.0* After the update the app is slow and freezes frequently. ### 5/5 — I like *2026-05-10, version 4.0.0* Close the box is lots of fun ### 4/5 — Good game but…… *2026-03-24, version 4.0.0* Game is good. When I close the box they want you to sign. I can’t sign because the darn thing keeps moving. Otherwise a good game ### 1/5 — Ssssllllloooowwwww dice rolls *2026-03-04, version 4.0.0* Latest version makes the dice move in slow motion and takes way too long to play ### 5/5 — Close the box *2026-02-23, version 4.0.0* Love the game. I wish the rolling of the dice was easier. ### 2/5 — Can’t shut the sound off *2026-02-19, version 4.0.0* Plays well but even after shutting off all sound and lower volume all the way down it’s still rolling dice at max volume. Not happy, and when I go to app support it gives me a server not found. ### 3/5 — A great time waster. *2026-02-12, version 4.0.0* Not a bad game to pass a few minutes in a waiting room somewhere. The new dice animations look nice but it slows the game down quite a bit, this puts me off playing which is a real shame. ### 5/5 — Highly Recommend this Box *2026-01-20, version 3.1.1* This game speaks to me on the most human level. Made me fix my relationship with my parents and siblings. I used to hate dogs, but now i am rather fond of them. 10/10 recommend ## Frequently asked questions about CloseTheBox ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.0 — 2026-02-11 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 ### 3.1.1 — 2018-05-02 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Less ads!! - By popular request, added one die mode when all numbers above 6 are down :) - Now properly adapted for bigger screens! - Crash fixes More requests? closethebox@phin.fr If you use and enjoy this app, write a review so others can enjoy the game! ### 3.1 — 2018-04-28 - Less ads!! - By popular request, added one die mode when all numbers above 6 are down :) - Now properly adapted for bigger screens! - Crash fixes More requests? closethebox@phin.fr If you use and enjoy this app, write a review so others can enjoy the game! ### 3.0 — 2018-04-26 - By popular request, added one die mode when all numbers above 6 are down :) - Now properly adapted for bigger screens! - Crash fixes More requests? closethebox@phin.fr If you use and enjoy this app, write a review so others can enjoy the game! ### 2.1 — 2017-02-27 - By popular request, added one die mode when all numbers above 6 are down :) - Now properly adapted for bigger screens! - Crash fixes More requests? closethebox@phin.fr If you use and enjoy this app, write a review so others can enjoy the game! ## Apps similar to CloseTheBox | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Farkle - Dice Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farkle-dice-game/id6443615831) | 4.6 (127) | Free | Games | | [Original Farkle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-farkle/id1576253551) | 4.7 (4,486) | Free | Games | | [Shut The Box: Cheaters Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-the-box-cheaters-edition/id6751623684) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Farkle online -10000 Dice Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farkle-online-10000-dice-game/id1504032947) | 4.6 (969) | Free | Games | | [Original Yatzy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-yatzy/id1583259951) | 4.7 (3,538) | Free | Games | | [Trash Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-card-game/id1606633103) | 3.1 (57) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Seraphin Hochart - [Gammes - scales library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gammes-scales-library/id1042887985) - [Weekly Chefs - Meal planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-chefs-meal-planner/id1236472936) - [Hopfinity - Neon Ring Arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopfinity-neon-ring-arcade/id6759995546) All apps by Seraphin Hochart: https://appshunter.io/developer/360660892 ## Related topics [shut the box](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shut-the-box) · [shut the box classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shut-the-box-classic) · [close the box](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/close-the-box) · [shut the box game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shut-the-box-game) · [mail games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mail-games) · [trouble board game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/trouble-board-game) · [boredom games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/boredom-games) · [blank slate game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/blank-slate-game) · [blind box game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/blind-box-game) · [your games box](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/your-games-box) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*