Chess Set

Welcome to Jaques of London, the oldest manufacturer of games in the world. With a range encompassing a wide variety of luxurious gaming sets and products, we offer the final word in craftsmanship and quality. Whether you are a serious enthusiast looking for a handmade chess set or are more interested in the other lavishly crafted traditional games sets we offer, including snakes & ladders and backgammon, there will be something in our collection for you.

The Jaques family history is a litany of inventing and popularising many of the games that we consider part of everyday life – even chess. Jaques of London helped bring this game to prominence throughout the world after the introduction of the now-standardised Staunton chess set which features the distinctive pieces that we all recognise and to this day, we are the leading supplier of beautifully handcrafted pieces. A Jaques chess set is a statement by both the owner and the craftsmen that nothing but the best is good enough.

Croquet Set

The history of croquet is inextricably tied into the history of the Jaques family – we did invent the game, after all. In 1851, John Jaques II was awarded a gold medal at the Great Exhibition for inventing the game and to this day, Jaques of London are the world leaders when it comes to manufacturing and providing a croquet set of the finest quality.

Whether you are a serious player or a family who wants to enjoy a bit of summer fun, a beautiful croquet set from Jaques is the ideal way to enjoy this world famous game. Jaques sets offer nothing but the greatest craftsmanship and are truly inspirational to behold.

Ping Pong

Evolving a parlour game into an Olympic sport is no easy task, but that’s exactly what has happened with ping pong thanks to Jaques of London. Originally named Gossima, the game was modified into the athletic sport we all recognise today by John Jaques III in 1901 and is now the world’s most popular racquet sport.

To this day, Jaques of London continue to provide some of the highest quality ping pong and table tennis equipment available, including tables, racquets and nets. Whether you are a professional player or a casual enthusiast, Jaques of London’s table tennis equipment is the ideal choice.

Table Tennis

More commonly known by its originally given name, ping pong is also regularly known as table tennis in the UK. Jaques’ range encompasses a huge selection of equipment and accessories for this hugely popular sport. From tables to racquets, nets to balls, we supply everything you need to play the game, with the dedication to quality and craftsmanship that you would expect from the Jaques name.

Whether you are a professional player or an amateur enthusiast with a taste for quality, our table tennis equipment is the perfect choice.

Traditional Games

With over 210 years of experience supplying a wide range of traditional games, it’s easy to see why sets from Jaques of London are, we believe, the best in the world. From chess to croquet, Ludo to Snakes & Ladders, these games simply would not exist or would not be as popular as they are now without Jaques of London and their innovation and unerring dedication to quality.

Our traditional games sets are truly beautiful examples of craftsmanship that the whole family will treasure. From family favourites such as skittles and snakes & ladders to garden-sized and 3D variants on themes, Jaques of London’s range has it all.

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