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- Hand-stitched leather
- Weighted counters
- Rolls up tight
- Ships 2,3 days
- made for travel
- Plays for years
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
When pudding's gone but nobody leaves
The moment the plates come off the table is when a good game becomes your defence against the armchairs. This backgammon set sits neat and elegant in the middle of the table, weighted counters that feel substantial in the hand, a board that's played the same way for centuries. One box. Five minutes to learn. The rest of the afternoon writes itself.
You'll find yourself pulling it out again next weekend, and the one after that. Your guests will ask where you bought it.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives ready to play
Everything you need for a full game, packed in a leather roll that fits in a weekend bag or a dining room cupboard.
Tan leather board
Hand-stitched, rolls up flat for storage or travel. The board stays the same size whether you're at the dining table or away for the weekend. Feels solid in your hands.
- ✓ Hand-stitched tan leather
- ✓ Rolls to A4 size
- ✓ Holds its shape for years
Weighted counters and dice
30 weighted counters so they don't slip when you're playing fast. Two dice in a leather cup. Everything feels expensive because it is.
- ✓ 30 weighted counters
- ✓ 2 dice and leather cup
- ✓ Satisfying weight in play
One complete set
No hunting for missing pieces next time you want to play. Everything stays together in the roll. One game, one box, all in one place.
- ✓ Complete 2-player game
- ✓ Nothing goes missing
- ✓ Ready from the first Sunday
Order by 2pm, plays this weekend
Was £67.99
Travel Backgammon Set - Roll-up Leather Backgammon Board: £55.99
While they play
What a good game teaches without trying
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Strategy
Every roll forces a choice. You learn to think 3 moves ahead without realising you're thinking at all.
Memory
The board pattern becomes second nature. You spot winning moves faster each time you play.
Problem-solving
What do you do when the dice don't cooperate? You adapt. That's what the whole game teaches.
Patience and chance
You can't control the dice, only what you do after they land. A lesson that works at the table and off it.
What families say about Jaques of London
What people say when they actually play it
"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.
Unroll the board
Five seconds to set up. Counters and dice stay in the leather roll. No assembly, no pieces falling into the carpet.
Someone learns the rules
Most people know backgammon or pick it up in 10 minutes. The real game starts when people realise how good strategy matters.
One more round becomes three
The table feels full. Nobody's thinking about leaving. That's the whole point.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this backgammon set, not the budget plastic one
| Jaques Travel Backgammon Set - Roll-up Leather Backgammon Board | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Board material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic that warps and cracks |
| Counters stay put | ✅ | ❌ Lightweight pieces sliding around |
| Lasts for years | ✅ | ❌ Falls apart after 6 months |
| Travels without damage | ✅ | ❌ Board bends in a bag |
| Feels good to touch | ✅ | ❌ Cheap plastic feel |
| You'll actually pull it out | ✅ | ❌ Sits in the cupboard |
| Worth the price in one year | ✅ | ❌ Buys you landfill guilt |
- ✅ Leather, not plastic
- ✅ Weighted counters
- ✅ Years of play
- ✅ Travel safe
- ✅ Feels quality
- ✅ You'll use it
- ✅ Worth keeping
- ❌ Budget warps fast
- ❌ Pieces slide loose
- ❌ Breaks quickly
- ❌ Damage in transport
- ❌ Feels cheap
- ❌ Cupboard dust
- ❌ Throwaway cost
Order by 2pm, plays this weekend
Was £67.99
Travel Backgammon Set - Roll-up Leather Backgammon Board: £55.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions before you order
How long does it take to arrive?
We ship within 2-3 business days. Order by 2pm and most orders arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. If you need it for a specific weekend, let us know in the notes at checkout and we'll do our best. Arrival date and gift wrapping are your biggest worries solved.
Is this set good for a complete beginner?
Yes. If you're buying for someone who's never played backgammon, this is the set. It teaches itself in 10 minutes and plays smooth enough that people want to play again. Grandparents over-index on this one because they know their grandchild will actually use it, not leave it in a drawer.
Will it hold up if we play twice a week?
This set is built for exactly that. Hand-stitched leather, weighted counters that don't wear, and a 60-day warranty behind every board. People tell us they've played theirs for 5 years without a hiccup. It's worth every penny full price because you're buying a game you'll pass on.
Can I take it when I travel?
That's the whole point. The board rolls to A4 size. Everything fits in the leather roll. Toss it in a weekend bag, a suitcase, or keep it in the car. No folding, no damage, no pieces going missing. Not the usual tat from China: a proper game that travels like it's made to.
How much does it cost?
The Travel Backgammon Set - Roll-up Leather Backgammon Board is £55.99 today (down from £67.99). 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.
Order by 2pm, plays this weekend
Was £67.99
Travel Backgammon Set - Roll-up Leather Backgammon Board: £55.99
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.
Backgammon is the oldest game we make. For 231 years, Jaques has built games that families come back to, not games that break and disappear. This Travel Set carries that same thinking: hand-stitched leather, weighted pieces that feel right, a roll that fits anywhere. We don't make it cheaper because cheaper doesn't last. We make it because when you pull this board out at the table, your guests will ask where you bought it. That's when you know it's worth the space it takes up.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
One more round then?
Order now, play this weekend.
Was £67.99
£55.99 Save 17%
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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