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- No screens
- Hand-painted wood
- Ages 12m,7y
- Pattern matching
- Builds focus
- Packed in gift wrap
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The 20 minutes your 4-year-old forgets to ask for the iPad
Jaques' Animal Dominoes are wooden tiles hand-painted with woodland creatures. Kids match by picture or count, play alone or with you, and spend real time building patterns instead of scrolling. No assembly, no app, no guilt.
You get breathing room. They get the kind of focus that sticks around even when the game's put away.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives in one box
Everything you need, nothing you don't. The set ships ready to play, wrapped and ready to give.
28 wooden domino tiles
Each tile features 2 woodland animals: fox, rabbit, owl, badger, hedgehog, deer, and more. Hand-painted in soft colours. Smooth to hold, substantial weight in little hands.
- ✓ Hand-painted, not printed
- ✓ Solid wood, child-safe finish
- ✓ No toxic treatments or plastic
Two ways to play
Match by picture (easiest, ages 12 months+) or by counting dots if your child is learning numbers. Both ways work at the same table, same time.
- ✓ Picture matching for toddlers
- ✓ Dot counting for preschool
- ✓ Play solo or together
Stacking, chains, and slow play
Unlike digital games, dominoes reward you for slowing down. Kids build chains, stack towers, arrange patterns. It's messy, creative, and keeps them occupied without a screen.
- ✓ 30-minute play bursts common
- ✓ No time limit or pressure
- ✓ Quiets the urge to fidget
Ships within 2-3 business days. made for birthdays, Christmas, or just because.
Was £23.99
Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game: £18.00
While they play
What it quietly teaches
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Pattern matching
Finding the matching animal or dot count builds the neural pathways for logic and early maths. Kids don't realise they're learning.
Sustained attention
Dominoes demand focus in a way apps don't. A 4-year-old will sit for 20-30 minutes, building concentration that carries into school.
Waiting turns
Playing together teaches patience and turn-taking without anyone shouting about it. Real social skills, no app.
Nature vocabulary
Each animal is named and painted. Kids learn badger from fox, hedgehog from owl. Screen-free learning.
What families say about Jaques of London
What real buyers say
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Tiles, zero frustration
No missing pieces, no batteries to hunt for. One solid set that plays the same every time.
Years of play ahead
From picture matching at 18 months to dot counting at 7. One game, multiple skill levels.
Money-back guarantee
If it doesn't land with your child, return it until 31 January 2027. No argument, no restocking fee.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why wooden dominoes beat plastic and apps
| Jaques Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Holds attention without a screen | ✅ | ❌ Battery-hungry or requires WiFi |
| Hand-painted, no plastic coating | ✅ | ⚠️ Cheaper tiles wear in weeks |
| Multiple skill levels, one box | ✅ | ❌ Apps force you to buy new levels |
| No setup, no charging, no app login | ✅ | ❌ Apps need updates and support |
| Passed on to younger siblings or cousins | ✅ | ❌ Digital content is device-locked |
| Teaches waiting and turn-taking in real time | ✅ | ⚠️ Games reward speed, not thought |
| Solid wood, 60-day returns, 231-year guarantee | ✅ | ❌ Plastic toys often break, no recourse |
- ✅ Screen-free play
- ✅ Hand-painted wood
- ✅ Ages 12m,7y
- ✅ No batteries
- ✅ Passed on easily
- ✅ Real social skills
- ✅ Built to last
- ❌ Needs WiFi or app
- ❌ Plastic peels fast
- ❌ One age level only
- ❌ Constant charging
- ❌ Device-locked forever
- ❌ Teaches rushing
- ❌ Breaks, no help
Ships within 2-3 business days. made for birthdays, Christmas, or just because.
Was £23.99
Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game: £18.00
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions we hear from parents like you
What age is this actually for?
Picture matching starts at 12 months. Dot counting and strategy come in around 3-4 years. Most kids play it two ways at once, no problem. We've seen 6-year-olds still reaching for it, and grandparents playing with their grandchildren. Catherine McCulloch wrote to us: 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday.' One box, years of use.
How long will a 4-year-old actually play with this?
Our most common feedback is 20-30 minute sessions, several times a week. That's longer than most kids sit still without a screen. The play changes as they grow, so it doesn't get boring. No app, no ads, no 'one more game' loops.
Is the wood safe? Any chemicals?
Solid wood, hand-finished, no plastic coatings, no toxic treatments. Child-safe all the way through. We've tested it for decades. John A told us: 'Not the usual tat from China.' Karen Pepper added: 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' That's the standard.
When will it arrive if I order this week?
We ship within 2-3 business days. If you order by 2pm, most UK orders arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. It arrives wrapped, ready to give. No unwrapping before the recipient sees it. Leigh Hemmings said, 'arrived next day, saved Christmas.' Gift-wrapping is included.
How much does it cost?
The Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game is £18.00 today (down from £23.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Ships within 2-3 business days. made for birthdays, Christmas, or just because.
Was £23.99
Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game: £18.00
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
Jaques has made wooden games for 231 years because we believe childhood is too short for plastic that breaks. Animal Dominoes carry that same promise: hand-painted tiles that last through siblings, cousins, and your own second child. We choose solid wood, finish by hand, and back every set for 60 days because a game that teaches patience should be made with patience. This is not a screen substitute, and we don't pretend it is. It's a reason to sit down together, match animals, and remember that the best toys are the ones that let children think out loud.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
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