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Forget Boring Board Games: This Classic Wooden Box Is the Perfect Christmas Gift—Here's Why

By Sarah Mitchell Family Lifestyle Editor & Former Elementary Teacher

The Screen-Free Holiday Miracle Hiding Under Your Tree


Do you remember Christmas Eve as a child?
Back then, families gathered together without staring at phones or watching TV. Math wasn’t a “homework burden”—it was part of the fun. And a simple wooden box could bring more joy than any gift.


This year, those memories are coming back to life. Families across the U.S. are rediscovering a bit of holiday magic: a game so simple that your seven-year-old can master it in 90 seconds… yet strategic enough to keep Grandpa plotting his next move at Christmas dinner.


It’s called Shut The Box—and if you haven’t picked one up yet, this Christmas you’ll see why it’s becoming the star of kitchen tables everywhere.

Why Choose Shut the Box?

"The only 'game' where everyone wins—even when they lose."

Family Need Shut The Box Video Games "Educational" Apps Traditional Board Games
Suitable for All Ages
Fun for the whole family
Mostly kids
Mostly kids
⚠️ Adults may lose interest
Screen-Free
Pure face-to-face
Screen dependent
Screen dependent
Can be screen-free
Builds Math Skills Naturally
Practice mental math
Relies on luck
⚠️ Sometimes
Not involved
Fun for Adults Too
Strategy + fun
⚠️ Limited
Low engagement
⚠️ Occasionally fun
Portable & Durable
Sturdy wood, long-lasting
Battery dependent
App is portable
⚠️ Heavy, fragile
Encourages Face-to-Face Interaction
Promotes connection
Single-player
Single-player
Can interact

It's going viral on social media

Christopher Sanders
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My kids are obsessed! They keep asking to play after dinner, and I love that it’s actually teaching them math without them even realizing it.

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Carl James

Same here! My daughter calls it her “math training game” now. So much fun.

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Ruth Cooper

And I actually enjoy playing with them—finally a game the whole family can do together.

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Andrew Sanchez
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The quality is amazing! The wooden tiles feel sturdy, and the dice roll smoothly. Way better than cheap board games.

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Arthur Cox

Absolutely. We’ve played multiple rounds and it still feels brand new.

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Brittany Rodriguez

And it folds up neatly for storage. No more cluttered game shelves!

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Lawrence Wright
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I love how fast each round is. Even my teenager gets competitive, and my 7-year-old can keep up!

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Elizabeth Kelly

Yes! Quick rounds make it perfect for after-school or before bedtime.

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Robert Miller

Plus, it actually challenges their thinking instead of just relying on luck.

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Daniel Price

We ended up playing 10 rounds in a row yesterday—so addictive!

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Lisa Rivera

My kids can’t get enough of this game! They keep asking for “just one more round” after dinner.

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Beverly Scott

It’s amazing how much math they’re learning without even noticing!

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Ruth Brooks

Finally a game that adults actually enjoy too. We’ve been playing as a family every evening.

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Jack Bell

The wooden tiles feel so sturdy and the dice roll perfectly. Much better than cheap board games!

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Pamela Williams

And it folds up nicely for storage—no clutter at all.

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David Bell

Even my 7-year-old can keep up, and my teenager loves strategizing. Totally addictive!

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Katherine Roberts

We’ve played 10 rounds in a row! The “one more game” effect is real.

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Kevin Mitchell

Yep, it’s perfect for quick rounds or marathon sessions.

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