“Trac” or “Shut the Box” game

This game dates from the 18th century.

Originating in Great Britain, in English aristocratic circles, it was called Loptinh there, but in France it is known as Trac or Fermer la boîte (Shut the Box). It is a game of “reasoned chance”.

It spread around the world thanks to sailors, who often took it with them on their voyages.

This model is made of stained and waxed beech and poplar. The dice are boxwood. Other woods can be used on request.

Rules:
Number of players: unlimited.
The first player throws two dice, then closes the flaps whose numbers match the throw, either by taking the points of each die separately or by adding them together. The options narrow as the player keeps throwing.
Defeat: after a throw, the player cannot close any flap matching the values of the dice.
Victory: the player manages to close all the flaps without ever getting stuck.
After a victory or a defeat, the next player takes their turn. The winner is the one with the fewest points at the end.