The wooden game you only buy once
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- Plays 4 people
- Age 6+
- Solid wood
- No batteries
- Fits a suitcase
- Teaches maths
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The gift that sits on their shelf and reminds them of you
You can't be there every weekend. But this can. A proper wooden game, the kind kids actually want to play, that brings the whole family to the table and keeps working for years. Grandkids remember who gave them this.
When you're the grandparent who visits twice a year, a gift has to do the talking. This one does.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives
One complete 4-player game, ready to play straight from the box. No assembly, no batteries, no parts to lose.
The game board
Solid wood construction with four separate playing areas. Each section has numbered tiles 1 to 10 that flip down as you play. Smooth wooden slats, hand-finished.
- ✓ Four independent play zones
- ✓ Numbered tiles, 1-10 per section
- ✓ Natural wood grain visible
Roll, add, close
Roll the dice, add the numbers, close the matching tiles. First player to close all their tiles wins. A game of luck and quick thinking, no screens, everyone plays at the same time.
- ✓ Two dice per player
- ✓ Plays in 10-15 minutes
- ✓ Works at any table
Hand-finished wood
Every piece is solid wood. Tiles move smoothly. Dice roll true. The kind of weight and feel you notice when you pick it up.
- ✓ No plastic anywhere
- ✓ Built for 20+ years of play
- ✓ Portable and durable
Played tonight. Remembered for years.
Was £30.99
Wooden Game - Shut The Box: £18.99
While they play
What they're learning without realizing it
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Number skills
Adding dice totals, spotting which tiles to close. Real maths, played out loud, every turn.
Strategy
Which tiles to close now, which to save? Decisions change the game every roll.
Turn-taking
Four people, one game. No waiting for your device to load. Just play.
Problem-solving
Stuck with a bad roll? Think through your options. Logic under pressure.
What families say about Jaques of London
What grandparents tell us
"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.
Orders shipped
Families across the UK trust Jaques. This game plays at dozens of kitchen tables every week.
Warranty on every box
If it doesn't survive your house, we'll sort it. We stand behind what we make.
Ships fast
Order Monday morning, play this weekend. Birthday panic? We've got you.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this game lasts, not this year's plastic version
| Jaques Wooden Game - Shut The Box | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic, cracks in years |
| Plays 4 people | ✅ | ❌ Usually 2 only |
| Battery-free | ✅ | ❌ Needs charging |
| No learning curve | ✅ | ⚠️ Rules take 10 mins to learn |
| Travels in a bag | ✅ | ❌ Needs a console and cables |
| Teaches maths | ✅ | ⚠️ More screen time instead |
| Grandparent-proof | ✅ | ❌ WiFi glitches win every time |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Plays 4
- ✅ No batteries
- ✅ Quick to learn
- ✅ Travel-friendly
- ✅ Teaches maths
- ✅ Always works
- ❌ Plastic cracks
- ❌ Two players max
- ❌ Needs charging
- ⚠️ Read rulebook
- ❌ Needs power
- ⚠️ More screen time
- ❌ WiFi needed
Played tonight. Remembered for years.
Was £30.99
Wooden Game - Shut The Box: £18.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions from grandparents like you
Which game for which age?
This one starts at 6. Before that, try our wooden dominoes or stacking sets. After 8, they'll beat you at it. Buying for a 6th birthday? This is the one. Ages 6 to 60, plays together.
Will it actually survive hard play?
Yes. Solid wood, hand-finished, no hinges to break or plastic to crack. John A said it best: 'Not the usual tat from China.' Karen Pepper added, 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' We ship it with a 60-day returns window and a 30-day money-back guarantee because we've built this to last.
How long does a game take?
10 to 15 minutes. Quick enough for a coffee visit, long enough to matter. Four people playing, all the time, no waiting for a screen to load.
Does it come wrapped, or do I have to do that?
It arrives ready to give. Every Jaques box is packaging the grandkid will remember. If you need gift wrapping, email us before checkout and we'll sort it. One buyer told us it 'arrived next day, saved Christmas.' That's what we aim for.
How much does it cost?
The Wooden Game - Shut The Box is £18.99 today (down from £30.99). 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 tonight. Remembered for years.
Was £30.99
Wooden Game - Shut The Box: £18.99
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.
Jaques has made games since before Victoria was on the throne. We learned that a game worth making is one worth keeping. This Shut the Box is solid wood because plastic breaks and gets thrown away. Four players because grandparents want everyone at the table. No batteries because memory lives in moments, not screens. We've made 100 million toys. We still make them the way that lasts.
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
The gift that keeps
reminding them it was you
Was £30.99
£18.99 Save 38%
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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