Players: 2-4 | Ages: 6+ | Playtime: 10-20 mins

Game Overview
Shut the Box is a timeless dice game that combines luck, strategy, and quick thinking. Crafted from smooth natural hardwood with a green felt base, this durable game ensures quiet, enjoyable play for both kids and adults.

Players roll two dice, calculate the total, and flip down the numbered tiles that match the sum. The objective is to close all the numbers or finish with the lowest score. Its simple rules make it ideal for family game nights, classrooms, parties, or even on-the-go fun.

Key Features:

• Durable Wooden Design: Smooth hardwood construction with felt base for quiet, stable gameplay.

• Fun for All Ages: Engaging for children and adults alike.

• Educational Benefits: Encourages quick mental arithmetic, addition, subtraction, and strategic thinking.

• Compact & Portable: Perfect for indoor and outdoor play.

Colour and design may vary from the images shown.

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Experience the timeless game of chess with an elegant, user-friendly digital timer!

Australia’s premier games store is proud to offer this reliable and straightforward chess clock, suitable for players of all levels—from beginners to seasoned experts.

Key Features:

• Simple & Easy to Use: Designed for effortless operation, making timing your game a breeze.
• Requires 1x AA Battery: Ready to go out of the box with standard power.

Versatile Timing Options:

This clock is packed with essential functions to enhance your gameplay:

• Count Up: Track how long a player has spent—perfect for tournament or casual play.
• Count Down: Set a time limit for each player—ideal for competitive games.
• Bonus: Add extra time when needed, giving players a strategic edge.
• Delay: Implement a brief delay before the clock starts ticking, adding a layer of skill to your timing.

Upgrade your chess matches with this sleek, dependable clock—clear display, simple controls, and versatile timing modes all in one compact design.

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Discover the beauty of traditional gameplay with the Dal Rossi Bamboo Chinese Chess Set, a stunning fusion of craftsmanship and culture. This elegant set brings the timeless strategy of Xiangqi to life with a modern, natural finish.

Features:

• Premium 48cm bamboo board – smooth, durable, and beautifully finished for a refined playing experience.

• Large bamboo pieces – easy to handle and designed for visual clarity and balance.

• Authentic Dal Rossi Italy design – combining traditional aesthetics with exceptional build quality.

• Eco-friendly materials – crafted from sustainable bamboo for a natural and elegant look.

Embrace the art of Chinese Chess with this Dal Rossi masterpiece, available exclusively at Mind Games, Australia’s oldest and best games store.

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Game Versions and Legacy:

• Hertzano’s Official Rummikub Book (1978) outlines three versions: American, Sabra, and International.

• Modern sets now include only the Sabra rules, though slight variations exist between publishers.

• In Turkey, the game is widely known as Okey, a beloved pastime at family gatherings and local cafés.

How to Play:

• The goal is to empty your rack of tiles by forming runs (3 or more consecutive numbers) or groups (3–4 of a kind).

• Colored numbers on the tiles act like card suits, adding a layer of strategy.

• While the game may start slowly, as tiles are played, each turn becomes more complex, challenging, and exciting, offering endless strategic possibilities.

Rummikub is a game that blends skill, strategy, and fun, perfect for family nights, casual gatherings, or competitive play. Available at Mind Games, Australia’s oldest and best games store.

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Ensure fair play and accurate timing with this reliable mechanical chess clock! Driven by clockwork and easy to use, this clock is the perfect timing tool for chess matches, similar to the operation of a quartz clock. With its mechanical structure, intuitive buttons, and high accuracy, it’s ideal for various chess games. Available now at Mind Games, Australia’s oldest and best board game store since 1977!

Key Features:

• Clockwork Driven: No batteries needed! Powered by a reliable mechanical movement.
• Easy to Use: Simple operation similar to a quartz clock.
• Mechanical Structure: Intuitive timing with a timing start button.
• High Accuracy: The daily error is no more than 1 second, ensuring accurate timing.
• Suitable for Various Chess Games: Ideal for timing clocks in a variety of chess matches.
• Durable Material: Made of wood and plastic for long-lasting use.
• Exquisite Design: Wood color design offers an aesthetically pleasing look.
• Maintenance Tips Included: Learn how to care for your clock for optimal performance.
• Available at Mind Games: Your trusted source for chess equipment since 1977.

Product Highlights:

• Does not need batteries and is driven by clockwork.
• Adopts a mechanical structure with timing start button.
• The daily error is no more than 1 second.
• Made of wood and plastic material.

Maintenance: Chess clock should avoid contact with corrosive objects, avoid exposure to sunlight, rain, fall and close to strong magnetic field.

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Key Learning Opportunities: Strategic Thinking – Concentration – Relaxation
Suitable for Ages: 7+ Years
Contents: Folding wooden Kalaha game ‘board’ and ‘seeds’
Materials: Hardwood timber sourced from environmentally responsible sources

Planet Finska are a leading Australian designer and merchant of artfully crafted traditional games. Their objective is to craft games that are consistent with their origin and are interactive in the truest sense, creating a catalyst for family and friends to socialise, laugh and create memories. With the belief that the best games are those with substance that exercise both mind and body, they create beautiful games made from quality hardwoods.  Planet Finska are devoted to using wood from environmentally responsible sources and prefer quality hardwoods so that their products are built to last.

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• PLAYED SINCE ANCIENT TIMES: The classic, easy-to learn strategy game Mancala is one of the world’s oldest games, still played and enjoyed by families worldwide. Kids can build basic math and STEM skills while developing strategic thinking.
• COLORED GLASS PEBBLES & FOLDING BOARD: Rounded glass pebbles are smooth and inviting to the touch. The portable, folding wooden board stores the pebbles and makes it easy to bring with you on vacations and trips.
• PART OF OUR LEGACY COLLECTION: Crafted from wood and featuring eye-catching, decorative finishes, Legacy game sets are meant to be played and displayed for generations. Enjoy with family & friends or give as a lasting gift.

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