The classic that stays in the rotation for years
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- Solid wood
- Age 12 months,7
- Pattern matching
- No batteries
- Hand-finished
- Woodland animals
- 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 doesn't end up in the charity bag
You know the auntie gift. Plastic, loud, forgotten by Boxing Day. This isn't that. Jaques' animal dominoes are wood in your hand, weighted, quiet, and the kind of thing a child actually wants to pull off the shelf months later. It's the one that gets played at breakfast, borrowed by siblings, and talked about at the next family gathering.
You get to be the thoughtful one. The one they remember.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives at their door
Everything you need to start playing. Presented in packaging designed to feel like opening something special.
28 hand-finished wooden dominoes
Each domino features two woodland animals or animals paired with dots. Smooth finish, solid weight, no splinters. Ready to play straight from the box.
- ✓ Smooth, safe finish for small hands
- ✓ Double-six dominoes (28 pieces)
- ✓ Painted woodland creatures on each tile
Pattern matching by animal
Children match animals to animals, learning counting and sequences without realising they're learning. Works for toddlers and older siblings playing together.
- ✓ Develop pattern recognition
- ✓ Builds concentration naturally
- ✓ Play grows with the child
Solo or family game
Play cooperatively (everyone builds the chain together) or competitive. Works at the kitchen table, on a train, at the park. No screen. No setup fuss.
- ✓ Portable and packed light
- ✓ 2-4 players
- ✓ Plays in 10-15 minutes
Born for gift-giving. Bought by aunties who care.
Was £23.99
Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game: £12.99
While they play
What happens when they play
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Pattern matching
Spotting the next animal in sequence builds visual logic. Not taught as a lesson. Absorbed through play.
Counting without worksheets
Dots and animals introduce numbers naturally. Children count spots to find their next move.
Concentration
Watching dominoes line up, waiting for a turn, holding tiles: focus builds in play, not drills.
Taking turns
Simple rules mean everyone plays the same game. No arguments. Siblings of different ages included.
What families say about Jaques of London
From the aunties and grandparents who've bought it
"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.
Open and play
No batteries, no assembly, no app to download. Dominoes come smooth and ready. Pile them, flip them, start building chains.
Watch the learning happen
They're matching patterns, counting spots, concentrating on turns. It looks like play. It is play. The learning is the bonus.
Gets played for years
Solid wood survives toddler hands, keeps its finish, survives the move to a big kid's room. Handed down, not binned.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why solid wood changes the game
| Jaques Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Survives play | ✅ | ❌ Cracks after heavy use |
| Weight in the hand | ✅ | ❌ Feels cheap, tips over |
| Passed to siblings | ✅ | ❌ Falls apart before the next child |
| No batteries needed | ✅ | ❌ Needs charging or constant supply |
| Safe finish | ✅ | ⚠️ Paint flakes with chewing |
| Played at family table | ✅ | ⚠️ Noise and flashing lights discourage conversation |
| Still owned in 5 years | ✅ | ❌ Landfill within 18 months |
- ✅ Lasts through toddlers
- ✅ Real weight
- ✅ Sibling-passed
- ✅ Silent play
- ✅ Safe finish
- ✅ Brings people together
- ✅ Still here in 5 years
- ❌ Plastic cracks
- ❌ Feels flimsy
- ❌ Single-child toy
- ❌ Needs charging
- ⚠️ Paint risks
- ⚠️ Screens isolate
- ❌ Landfill quick
Born for gift-giving. Bought by aunties who care.
Was £23.99
Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game: £12.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions aunties actually ask
Which age should I buy this for?
Buying for a 1st birthday? This is the one. Works from 12 months through age 7, and beyond. Toddlers mouth and bat the pieces. 3-year-olds start matching. 5-year-olds play by the full rules. One gift that grows with them. Catherine McCulloch said it best: 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday.'
Is it really worth more than the plastic version?
Yes. Solid wood doesn't crack after five minutes of play. The finish is hand-applied and tested to survive small teeth and spilled juice. A plastic domino set might be cheaper today, but this one is played for years, handed to cousins, and kept in the cupboard at 16. Manda Monium summed it up: 'worth every penny full price.'
How quickly will it arrive?
Ships within 2-3 business days. Order by 2pm and it arrives the next working day in most postcodes. The packaging is designed to look like a real gift, so it's ready to hand over or wrap. Leigh Hemmings told us: 'arrived next day, saved Christmas.'
What if they already have dominoes?
These aren't the thin plastic clicking ones. Solid wood, hand-finished, weighted. The animals make them a story game, not just a pattern game. Children treat them differently. John A said it straight: 'Not the usual tat from China.' Karen Pepper added: 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.'
How much does it cost?
The Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game is £12.99 today (down from £23.99). 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.
Born for gift-giving. Bought by aunties who care.
Was £23.99
Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game: £12.99
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 been making games worth keeping since 1795. This isn't a guess about what lasts. It's in the grain. The animal dominoes are hand-finished on wood that survives spills, teething, and the move from bedroom to bedroom. We make this one because aunties and grandparents ask for a gift that doesn't end up binned. One that gets talked about at the next family dinner. One the child remembers.
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
Be the auntie
they actually remember
Was £23.99
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🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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