Garden Games · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The set that gets handed down, not tossed.

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Ages 3,7
Screen-free play
Lasts for years
Inflatable core
Hand-finished
Gift wrapped
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

What happens when you take the iPad out of reach for 20 minutes.

This target game works because it's simple. Three velcro balls stick to an inflatable core. No assembly, no batteries, no learning curve. Your 4-year-old figures it out in seconds and then they're outside for the next hour, aiming, cheering, keeping score without asking for the screen once.

And unlike the plastic version that breaks after a summer, this one stays solid. Passed down to the next child, played in 3 gardens, still works. That's the difference between a game you buy and a game you keep.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you get

Ready to play in the garden this weekend. Everything arrives in Jaques' signature gift wrap.

Target Ball Game set laid out showing inflatable target and velcro balls

In the box

3 velcro target balls

Soft, safe, stick on contact. Each one is sized for small hands to grip and throw. No hard edges, no risk of window damage.

✓ Velcro surface grips instantly
✓ Light enough for a 3-year-old to throw
✓ Colourful, easy to spot in the garden

In the box

Inflatable target core

Stands upright, catches every throw. The velcro backing holds balls mid-air so kids see the reward instantly. Deflates flat for storage in 30 seconds.

✓ Inflatable design, takes 2 minutes to set up
✓ Velcro surface on all sides
✓ Packs down smaller than a shoebox

Child throwing velcro ball at target during outdoor play

Play style

Solo, pairs, or teams

One child can play alone and keep their own score. Two can race to hit the target first. A group can take turns and compete. Works every way.

✓ Works for 1 player or 6+
✓ No reading required to keep score
✓ Works on grass, patio, or driveway

Ships within 2,3 business days.

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

While they play

What grows while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye precision

Every throw teaches distance, aim, and follow-through. 30 throws a session = weeks of skill-building without a worksheet.

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Keeping score

Counting hits, tracking rounds, comparing results. Maths lives in the game, not a lesson.

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Turn-taking and rules

Two kids, one target. They negotiate who goes first, agree on distance, enforce fairness. Social play happens without you refereeing.

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Outdoor confidence

Success breeds play. Hit the target 3 times and they're outside for another 20 minutes. No screen, no negotiation.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents who 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 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

52%

Buy this as a gift

Grandparents choosing for grandchildren they don't see every day. They want something that works without instruction and lasts.

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3,5

Sweet spot age range

A 3-year-old can throw and stick. A 7-year-old is competing for precision. Works for the whole sibling group at once.

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2,3 mins

Setup time

Inflate, place in garden, play. No assembly, no small parts to hunt down, no lost instructions.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company Over 231 years making games that last. Not trend toys. Games that teach, belong in gardens, and get passed down.

23,000+ Orders shipped Parents and grandparents trust Jaques with birthday gifts and garden summers. Each order backed by a 30-day return promise.

100M+ Toys sold in 231 years The company that still makes games the way they did in 1795: solid, hand-finished, built for outdoors and time.

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 costs more than the plastic version

	Jaques Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game	Cheap Alternatives
Velcro hold	✅	❌ Balls bounce off cheap foam
Survives 5 summers	✅	⚠️ Cracks after 1 season
Hand-finished materials	✅	❌ Injection-moulded plastic
Play for ages 3,7+	✅	⚠️ Breaks at age 5
Passed to next child	✅	❌ Binned after one use
30-day returns	✅	⚠️ No guarantee
Gift wrap included	✅	❌ Arrives in brown box

Jaques

✅ Holds velcro balls
✅ Lasts 5+ summers
✅ Hand-finished
✅ Ages 3,7+
✅ Passes down
✅ 30-day returns
✅ Gift wrapped

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic bounces balls
❌ Cracks in 1 season
❌ Cheap foam
❌ Breaks at age 5
❌ Not durable
❌ No guarantee
❌ No wrapping

Ships within 2,3 business days.

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions parents actually ask

What age is this really for?

A 3-year-old can throw and watch the ball stick. A 7-year-old is competing for accuracy. The whole age range plays together, but it's sweetest from 4,6. If you're buying for a 6th birthday, this is the one.

Will it last more than one summer?

Yes. The velcro stays gripped, the inflatable doesn't perish, and the finish doesn't chip. Parents report playing it 3 summers in. That's why it costs more than the plastic version: it gets played more.

How long do kids actually play it?

First time: 30 minutes to an hour. After that: every time the sun's out and a sibling's around. No screen guilt, no nagging. One mum wrote that her 4-year-old didn't ask for the iPad all afternoon once she had this in the garden.

Can I return it if they don't like it?

Yes. 30 days, full returns, no questions. But we back this because it works: solid velcro, instant reward when the ball sticks, and no reading required to keep score. It's built for the way 3,7-year-olds actually play.

How much does it cost?

The Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game is £24.00 today (down from £34.99). 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.

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

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 games since 1795. Not apps, not trends, not toys that break before the thank-you note arrives. When we designed this target game, we started with one problem: how do you get a screen-addicted child outside for longer than 10 minutes? Velcro is the answer. Instant feedback, visible reward, no losing pieces. It's the same reason we've always made games with solid materials and simple rules. Because a game that lasts teaches more than a game that breaks.

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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