One skill you pass down. A set made to be handed on.
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- 28 pieces
- Hand-painted
- Solid wood box
- No screen time
- Fits a pocket
- Ages 6+
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
Teaching one-on-one, the way you learned it
Dominoes isn't a race against a timer. It's a game where your child learns to spot patterns, count, and plan ahead, because they're playing against you, in the room, with no app buzzing. This set feels right in your hands because it's solid wood, hand-finished, not plastic.
You get to be the one who teaches them. And one day, they'll teach theirs.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives
Everything inside fits together. No assembly, no missing pieces, no plastic wrap full of filler.
28 hand-painted dominoes
Each tile is roughly 5cm long, 2.5cm wide, painted by hand so no two sets are quite the same. Double Six means the highest spot count is 6 on each end, so the game scales from absolute beginner to strategy players.
- ✓ Hand-painted dots, not printed
- ✓ Approximately 5cm x 2.5cm
- ✓ Full Double Six set (28 pieces)
Solid wood box with slide lid
18.9cm x 6.5cm x 5.4cm. The box is part of the game, not packaging. Slide it open, play, slide it closed. It lives on a shelf or travels in a rucksack because it's built to be handled.
- ✓ Solid wood construction
- ✓ Practical slide lid design
- ✓ Fits comfortably in a bag
Ready to play straightaway
No setup beyond opening the box. Shuffle the dominoes face-down, each player draws tiles, and the first move starts the line. A game takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on age and experience.
- ✓ No batteries, no timer, no rules app
- ✓ Works for ages 6 to adult
- ✓ One game in 10-20 minutes
Played for years. Passed on. Pennies per game.
Was £17.99
Dominoes Game - Double Six Dominoes: £8.75
While they play
What they're quietly learning
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Counting and number recognition
Matching the dots forces them to count, recognise patterns, and spot the next move. Age 6 onwards, they're building number confidence without a worksheet.
Turn-taking and patience
Dominoes isn't your turn every 3 seconds. They wait, they watch, they learn that a game has rhythm. That's a skill that bleeds into everything.
Strategy and consequence
Which domino do I play now? The one that blocks them, or the one that sets me up next? They're not told the answer. They figure it out, lose, try again.
Presence with an adult
No screens. No distractions. You, them, 28 wooden tiles, and 15 minutes where the only competition is the game itself.
What families say about Jaques of London
People who taught their kids this game
"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.
Unbox it, learn it
Rules take one read-through. You can teach a child how to play in under 5 minutes. That's the whole point: simple enough for 6-year-olds, deep enough for adults.
Play it weekly
Sunday evening, rainy afternoon, grandparent visit. Dominoes fits into the gaps where a board game feels right but you're not setting aside two hours.
Hand it on
Solid wood lasts. So does the memory of learning this from you. One day they teach their own child from the same set.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this set, not the plastic one
| Jaques Dominoes Game - Double Six Dominoes | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight in the hand | ✅ | ❌ Feels cheap, slips around |
| Hand-painted details | ✅ | ❌ Printed and worn off in weeks |
| Box lasts years | ✅ | ❌ Flimsy cardboard, falls apart |
| Wooden box stores it | ✅ | ❌ Loose pieces scatter everywhere |
| Safe to play with | ✅ | ⚠️ Plastic splinters, BPA concerns |
| Fits a pocket or shelf | ✅ | ❌ Box takes up cupboard space |
| Still playable in 10 years | ✅ | ❌ Broken or lost by then |
- ✅ Solid weight
- ✅ Hand-painted
- ✅ Box lasts
- ✅ Wooden storage
- ✅ Safe materials
- ✅ Travel-sized
- ✅ 10-year durability
- ❌ Plastic feels hollow
- ❌ Printing fades
- ❌ Cardboard fails
- ❌ Pieces get lost
- ⚠️ Plastic concerns
- ❌ Takes shelf space
- ❌ Short lifespan
Played for years. Passed on. Pennies per game.
Was £17.99
Dominoes Game - Double Six Dominoes: £8.75
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Questions & answers
Questions from people who bought this
Is this a good first game for a 6-year-old?
Yes. Dominoes teaches number recognition and turn-taking without overwhelming them. Rules fit on one page. If they can count to 6, they can play. Start with a simpler version (draw from the boneyard, play any matching end) and move to blocking strategy as they're ready. Catherine McCulloch said it was the perfect gift for any age.
How long does a game take?
10 to 20 minutes, depending on age and how strategic you want to play. For a 6-year-old learning: closer to 15 minutes. For two adults playing properly: 10 to 12 minutes. It's short enough to fit into an afternoon without feeling rushed.
Why does this cost more than the plastic set at the supermarket?
This is solid wood, hand-painted, and hand-finished. It weighs more because it's real material. The box is part of the game, not throwaway packaging. But the real reason: it's made to last decades and pass on. John A said it wasn't 'the usual tat from China', and Karen Pepper found hers doesn't break after five minutes of play. Cost per game across 10 years of play is pennies.
What if they lose a domino or it gets damaged?
Dominoes sets are standardised, so replacement tiles exist, but the point is durability: solid wood doesn't snap like plastic. We offer 30-day returns if anything arrives damaged. Beyond that, these sets are built to survive childhood, multiple children, and a few drops on the kitchen floor.
How much does it cost?
The Dominoes Game - Double Six Dominoes is £8.75 today (down from £17.99). 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.
Played for years. Passed on. Pennies per game.
Was £17.99
Dominoes Game - Double Six Dominoes: £8.75
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 dominoes since 1795. This set carries that lineage: solid wood, hand-painted, boxed to be kept and played with again and again. We make games for the kind of teaching that happens one-on-one, without screens, where a child learns because they're playing against someone who cares. Dominoes is ancient, simple, and made for that. It's why we still make it the same way we always have.
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
Ready to teach them
what you learned
Was £17.99
£8.75 Save 51%
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