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One skill you pass down. Solid wood, made to be handed on.

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No batteries
No screens
Hand-painted
Wooden box
Ancient roots
Play anywhere
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 child forgets to ask for the iPad

Dominoes is tactile, fast-moving, and doesn't need a screen or batteries or your constant attention. A 4-year-old can play it alone or with you. A grandparent can play it with them across the table. The tiles are chunky enough to handle, the patterns are hypnotic enough to hold focus, and once the first domino falls, you can't look away.

By the time you're clearing up, they've spent 20 real minutes doing something that feels like play but builds counting, pattern-matching, and waiting-for-your-turn in the same breath.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you get

Everything you need is in one wooden box. Nothing extra to find, nothing to lose.

In the box

28 hand-painted dominoes

Each tile is approximately 5cm long and has two sides with spot patterns. No two dominoes are identical. They're solid wood, finished smooth, and heavy enough to feel real in small hands.

✓ Double Six standard set
✓ Spots hand-painted on each end
✓ Solid wood construction

In the box

Wooden box with slide lid

Sized to hold all 28 dominoes and built to last. The slide lid means no clicking plastic hinges that wear out. Dimensions: 18.9cm x 6.5cm x 5.4cm. Takes 10 seconds to tidy up.

✓ Keeps dominoes safe and together
✓ Slide lid, no springs or hinges
✓ Packed in a gift box as standard

Close-up of hand-painted dots on dominoes

Play style

Ready to play straight away

No setup beyond sliding the lid open. Lay them facedown, draw your tiles, and start. Kids as young as 4 can learn the rule ('match the number') in one go. Adults still play it for the strategy.

✓ Play lasts 15 to 30 minutes
✓ Suits 2 to 4 players
✓ Works for ages 6 and up, with a 4-year-old watching

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While they play

What it quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Number recognition

Spotting patterns of dots and matching numbers happens without any pressure or drilling. By the end of the first game, a 5-year-old knows their numbers differently.

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Pattern spotting

Dominoes is pure pattern logic. Which tiles are left? What number comes next? Kids solve this in their heads without realising they're problem-solving.

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Waiting and turn-taking

The hardest skill for a young child. Dominoes enforces it gently. You sit, watch, and when your turn comes, you place a tile. No fidgeting required, but plenty of learning.

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Playing without winning

The game ends when someone runs out of dominoes or no one can move. Kids learn that play is the point, not crushing everyone else.

What families say about Jaques of London

What people who've bought this 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."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"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!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"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."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"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!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.8/5 from 76 reviews of this product · 4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

231 years

Making games since 1795

Jaques started in London when dominoes were already ancient. We've been making this exact game, the same way, ever since.

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23,000+

Orders from families like yours

Nearly a quarter of those are grandparents buying for grandchildren. The rest are parents who wanted screens off and play back on.

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30 days

Returns until 31 January 2027

If it's not what you hoped, send it back. No questions, no catch. We back what we make.

Why this matters right now

28 Hand-painted dominoes Every tile is unique. Solid wood throughout. No plastic, no batteries, no digital bits.

5cm Long enough to hold, small enough to pack Travels in a car, a suitcase, or a school bag. The wooden box stays together through anything.

4+ Play starts here, but adults play it too A 4-year-old can play with help. By 6, they'll teach you. By 10, they'll beat you.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why this dominoes set, not the plastic one from the supermarket

	Jaques Dominoes Game - Double Six Dominoes	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic that cracks or yellows
Box	✅	❌ Cardboard that falls apart
Hand-painted finish	✅	❌ Printed decals that wear off
Weight in hand	✅	⚠️ Hollow tiles that feel cheap
Lasts years, then passed on	✅	❌ Thrown out after one childhood
Comes in a real gift box	✅	❌ Arrives in plastic wrap
30-day returns guarantee	✅	❌ No returns once opened

Jaques

✅ Real wood
✅ Wooden box
✅ Hand-painted
✅ Solid and heavy
✅ Lasts for years
✅ Proper gift box
✅ 30-day returns

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic cracks
❌ Cardboard falls apart
❌ Prints wear off
⚠️ Hollow tiles
❌ Thrown away soon
❌ Just plastic wrap
❌ No returns offered

Buying for a birthday or gift? This is the one.

Was £19.99

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Questions & answers

Questions parents and grandparents ask

What age is this for?

The box says 6+, but a bright 4-year-old can play with you sitting next to them. The rule is simple: match the number on the end of your domino to the number on the end of the line. By 5, most children understand it alone. Grandparents of all ages play it too.

How long does a game take?

15 to 30 minutes, depending on how many people are playing and how slowly you go. For a 4-year-old learning, expect the long end. Once they know what they're doing, it speeds up. It's the perfect length before screen-time temptation kicks in.

Is this a good gift for a birthday I don't live near?

Yes. The dominoes arrive in a proper gift box, ready to give. One customer said it 'saved Christmas' when it arrived next day. It's a gift that doesn't need explaining or batteries. Catherine McCulloch says it's 'perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday' (though we'd add it plays better at 4+). If it's not quite right, you have 30 days to return it.

Will it actually last?

Yes. Solid wood, hand-finished, packed in a wooden box. John A says it's 'not the usual tat from China'. Karen Pepper notes 'toys that don't break after five minutes of play'. One set properly looked after will last 20+ years and pass to the next child. Manda Monium says it's 'worth every penny full price' because it lives through childhood and beyond.

How much does it cost?

The Dominoes Game - Double Six Dominoes is £8.53 today (down from £19.99). 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.

Buying for a birthday or gift? This is the one.

Was £19.99

Dominoes Game - Double Six Dominoes: £8.53

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.

Dominoes is one of the oldest games in the world, and one of the simplest. That's why Jaques made it a priority in 1795. A game that teaches without screaming at you. A game that works in a sitting room, a garden, or a car. We hand-paint every tile because machines miss the point. A child holding a solid wooden domino feels something different to plastic. They slow down. They notice. That's the whole idea.

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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