Happy Families & Snap - Luxury Walnut Cased Set Luxury Case (0+ Years)
- ⭐ Solid walnut case, 14.5cm keeps both decks safe
- ⭐ Suitable for adults quick to start, easy fun
- ⭐ Cream leather lining inside cards stay protected, tidy
The card games of Happy Families and Snap which Jaques invented in the 1880's consist of a set of picture cards, featuring illustrations from the original 19th century designs of Sir John Tenniel. Both decks come in one attractive solid Black Walnut box with a cream natural leather lining.
Few games companies can claim to have been so influential as Jaques of London has been for the 215 years we have been manufacturing high quality sports and games equipment. The games most synonymous with the Jaques' name - Happy Families and Snap which we invented in the 1880's. With illustrations by Sir John Tenniel, chief illustrator of 'Punch' magazine and the original artist for Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland, the instantly recognisable faces of Mr Grits the Grocer, Mr Bun the Baker and all the other families have made Happy Families into a worldwide success. Similarly, his fantastic characters on the fast paced game of Snap have captured the imagination of children for over a century. Easily played by people of all ages, these vividly imagined characters are still extremely popular, more than a hundred years later. Jaques' Happy Families and Snap consists of two packs of high quality matte laminated cards with the original designs lovingly recreated for your playing pleasure, presented in a solid Black Walnut case with a cream natural leather lining.
Walnut Case: 14.5cm x 11cm x 4cm
Snap Cards: 8.5cm x 5.5cm
Happy Family Cards: 8.5cm x 5.5cm
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Case material | Solid Black Walnut box | Cardboard tuck box or tin |
| Case lining | Cream natural leather lining | Bare cardboard or foam interior |
| Card artwork | Original Sir John Tenniel 1880s designs | Generic or redrawn character art |
| Card stock | High quality matte laminated cards | Thin uncoated card stock |
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Happy Families and Snap sets from Jaques?
This set is not a choice between two games, both decks come together in one walnut case. You get Happy Families and Snap side by side, so there is nothing else to pick.
What wood is the Jaques card box made of?
The case is solid Black Walnut, lined inside with cream natural leather. It is a proper box built to be kept, not a printed tuck case.
Who designed the characters on the Happy Families cards?
Sir John Tenniel, chief illustrator of Punch magazine and the original artist for Alice in Wonderland, drew the characters. Faces like Mr Grits the Grocer come straight from his 19th century designs.
What age is Happy Families and Snap suitable for?
It suits players from age 7 up. Both games are simple enough to be easily played by people of all ages, so grandparents and children play the same deck.
How do you play Snap compared to Happy Families?
Snap is a fast paced matching game, while Happy Families is a card collecting game played around a family theme. Both use the same Tenniel character illustrations across the two decks.
What material are the playing cards made from?
The cards are high quality matte laminated stock, with the original 1880s designs recreated for each deck. The lamination is there to stand up to repeated shuffling and play.
What size is the walnut case and will it fit on a shelf?
The case measures 14.5cm x 11cm x 4cm, small enough for a shelf, drawer or coffee table. Each deck of cards inside measures 8.5cm x 5.5cm.
Is this a good gift for a grandparent to give a grandchild?
Yes, the games span generations easily since they were invented by Jaques in the 1880s and are still played the same way today. The walnut case also makes it look and feel like a proper gift, not just a pack of cards.
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Happy Families & Snap - Luxury Walnut Cased Set
Was £144.99
£93.90 35% off
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