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

Counting practice they beg to repeat

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12 numbered skittles
Hand-eye coordination
Lasts for years
Wood, not plastic
Fits in a canvas bag
Ages 3+
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

One set your child keeps, not 20 that break

You know the feeling: a cupboard full of toys that shatter, crack, or lose pieces by summer's end. This wooden skittles game is different. Made from solid New Zealand pine, it's built to survive garden marathons, park trips, and years of family play. No batteries to run down, no plastic to snap off.

Your child learns to count, aim, and compete. You get space back, and a toy that'll still be here when they're older.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you're getting

Everything needed to play, packed in a durable canvas carry bag. made for the garden, the park, or a holiday.

In the box

12 numbered skittles and throwing stick

Each skittle is numbered 1 to 12, painted clearly so counting is part of every turn. The throwing stick is solid wood, sized right for small hands and grown-ups alike. Everything packs into the canvas bag with room to spare.

✓ Numbered 1 to 12 for counting practice
✓ Sturdy throwing stick included
✓ Canvas carry bag for storage and travel

Child playing outdoor skittles game on grass

Play style

Garden play that doesn't need a screen

Roll the stick, knock down the numbered skittles, count what fell. Simple rules mean everyone plays, from nursery age upwards. Takes minutes to set up, hours to wear them out.

✓ Rules simple enough for age 3+
✓ Works on grass, path, or patio
✓ Outdoor fun without gadgets or gear

Close-up of solid wood construction of numbered skittles

In the box

Built from solid New Zealand pine

No plastic. No veneers. Each skittle is turned from one piece of wood, then numbered and finished by hand. It's why they survive garden corners, garden sheds, and years of throw-and-knock.

✓ Solid New Zealand pine throughout
✓ Hand-finished numbers that don't fade
✓ Survives weathering and wear

One toy, infinite summer afternoons.

Was £38.99

Skittles Game - Wooden Number Skittles: £24.99

While they play

What quietly happens while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Aiming the stick and reading the throw teaches balance and precision. It's the kind of skill that builds without feeling like practice.

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Counting and number recognition

Every turn, they count what fell. Numbers 1 to 12 become real, touchable, competitive. Maths stops being abstract.

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Physical play and fitness

Rolling, retrieving, setting up again. Gentle movement, built into the game itself. No persuasion needed.

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Turn-taking and social rules

Playing together means waiting, celebrating, losing well. The skittles teach friendship as much as the game does.

What families say about Jaques of London

From families who ditched the plastic

★★★★★

"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.

Unpack and set up on any flat ground

Takes 2 minutes. Canvas bag carries the lot. Garden, park, patio, holiday home - works anywhere grass or stone is level.

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Roll, knock, and count together

Players take turns rolling the stick toward the skittles. Whoever knocked down the highest number wins that round, or play for cumulative scores.

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Pack it away and play again tomorrow

Everything goes back in the bag. No batteries to charge, no pieces to hunt under the sofa. Store it dry, and it lasts years.

Why this matters right now

231 Years of toy-making Since 1795, Jaques has been designing games for real families. We know what lasts.

12 Numbered skittles Counting practice built into every turn. Numbers become real the moment they hit the ground.

1 bag Takes it everywhere Canvas carry bag means this set travels with you. Garden, park, beach, holiday cottage, anywhere you need garden fun.

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 wood beats plastic for outdoor games

	Jaques Skittles Game - Wooden Number Skittles	Cheap Alternatives
Lasts more than one season	✅	❌ Cracks within 6 months
No batteries or charging	✅	❌ Always dead when you need it
Teaches hand-eye coordination	✅	⚠️ Mostly passive play
Doesn't end up in landfill	✅	❌ Single-use plastic
Feels good in your hands	✅	⚠️ Cold and hollow
Fits in a carry bag	✅	❌ Needs a trolley
Grandparents played this too	✅	⚠️ Forgotten in 2 years

Jaques

✅ Lasts for years
✅ No batteries needed
✅ Builds coordination
✅ Truly sustainable
✅ Natural feel
✅ Portable
✅ Timeless fun

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic breaks fast
❌ Battery drain
⚠️ Limited learning
❌ Landfill bound
⚠️ Cheap feel
❌ Too bulky
⚠️ Quickly forgotten

One toy, infinite summer afternoons.

Was £38.99

Skittles Game - Wooden Number Skittles: £24.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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Questions & answers

Questions from parents just like you

Will it survive sitting outside all summer?

Yes. It's solid New Zealand pine, finished to handle garden weather. Bring it into a shed or garage in winter, and it'll outlast most toys you'll ever buy. A light oil occasionally keeps it happy, but it's not precious.

What age can kids actually play this?

From 3 years old. The rules are simple enough that toddlers can roll and knock, and the numbers make it interesting for 6 and 7-year-olds too. Adults play harder and keep score, it's genuinely fun for everyone.

Does it need space?

A patch of grass 2 metres long is plenty. It works on any flat ground: garden, park corner, cottage garden. The canvas bag means you carry the whole thing with one hand.

What's the Canvas bag like?

Durable canvas that holds all 12 skittles and the throwing stick with room to spare. Handles make it easy to carry, and the bag itself keeps everything together so nothing rolls into the garden shed.

How much does it cost?

The Skittles Game - Wooden Number Skittles is £24.99 today (down from £38.99). 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.

One toy, infinite summer afternoons.

Was £38.99

Skittles Game - Wooden Number Skittles: £24.99

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.

In 1795, Jaques made games for living rooms and gardens because families needed things that brought them together. Two centuries later, that's still what we make. The Wooden Number Skittles is exactly that: no batteries, no screens, no planned obsolescence. Just a set of skittles that teaches counting, coordination, and the joy of playing outdoors. We hand-finish each set because it's going to last. That's the Jaques way.

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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