Shut-a-dice board game information

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  1. Martin23

    Martin23 New Member

    Hello
    I have recently inherited for my grandad who past away this game, I know nothing about it and all I can see online is a game called shut a box not shut a dice?
    I was just wondering if anyone know what this is, the image is the only one I could find on google but mine is exactly the same and would love to know some more information about it as all I can find is that is could be from the 1940s/50s
    If anyone could shine a light on it I would be most grateful


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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I think the confusion is the maker, Watson Oswin Ltd. of London, appears to have trademarked the name Shut-the-Dice in order to market a traditional pub game called Shut-the-Box for home players.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shut_the_box

    Debora
     
  4. Martin23

    Martin23 New Member

    Not interested in selling it but just wondered if it was something I need to put away safe for the future grandkids or if it’s more common then it look?
    As thought it was strange that I could find much on it on the web
     
  5. Martin23

    Martin23 New Member

  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    The only mention I can find of Watson Oswin is in 1956 and they seemed to have been engaged in manufacturing. The value of yours would be depend on condition and whether or not it is complete.

    Debora
     
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