Shut the Box, Classico

The instructions in three languages were a nice touch since my family’s half French, and we had the game going within five minutes of opening the box. The dice feel weighty and roll true, which makes the whole strategy of flipping tiles feel much more deliberate than the flimsy travel versions I’ve

The wooden tiles slide so smoothly when you flip them down, and the dice feel nice and weighty in your hand. We've already played three rounds tonight, and the numbered board makes scoring super clear for everyone.

The wooden tiles flip with a satisfying click that really adds to the game’s charm, and the tri-lingual instructions made it easy to teach my in-laws. I’ve already lost count of how many rounds we’ve squeezed in after dinner this week.