The auntie gift they still play with at 12
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- Hand-painted animals
- Solid wood pieces
- Ages 1,7+
- No batteries needed
- Plays for years
- Gift-wrapped ready
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
Once bought, never bought again
This is the one gift that doesn't end up in the charity shop. Jaques' Animal Dominoes are hand-painted on solid wood, weighted enough to feel real in small hands, and built the way toys were made in 1795. They teach pattern matching and counting without a screen in sight.
You buy this once. Your sister buys it once. Her children play it, then yours do. That's the maths on a Jaques set.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives at your door
A complete wooden domino set with animal designs, gift-wrapped and ready to give. No assembly. No batteries. Just open and play.
28 wooden dominoes
Each piece hand-painted with woodland creatures. Solid wood construction. Weighted to feel substantial, not flimsy.
- ✓ Double-six format (standard domino play)
- ✓ Smooth finish, safe for toddlers upward
- ✓ Stored in the wooden box it arrives in
Hand-painted detail
Not printed, not sticker-covered. Each animal is painted by hand onto solid wood. The detail survives years of handling.
- ✓ Traditional craft finish
- ✓ Colours that don't fade or chip easily
- ✓ Shows this was made to last, not replaced
Plays 1,6 players
Works for solo learning, sibling competition, or the whole family around the kitchen table. Teaches turn-taking without needing a screen or referee.
- ✓ Ages 12 months+ (toddler pattern matching)
- ✓ Grows with the child (strategy play at 5+)
- ✓ Screen-free family time
Playing this weekend
Was £23.99
Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game: £12.99
While they play
Quietly teaches while they play
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Pattern matching
Spotting which domino comes next isn't luck,it's learning. Toddlers start with shape spotting. By 5, they're thinking two moves ahead.
Counting and numeracy
Each domino has pips to count. No formal lesson, just natural maths woven into the game. Builds mental maths without drills.
Concentration
Dominoes demand quiet focus. Fifteen minutes of sustained attention without distraction. A rare gift in a noisy world.
Turn-taking and calm
Play together at the pace of the slowest player. No timer, no pressure. Children learn patience and cooperation naturally.
What families say about Jaques of London
What parents and grandparents say
"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.
Unbox and set up takes 2 minutes
No batteries, no assembly, no tutorial. Open the box, tip the dominoes onto the table, choose who goes first. That's it.
Orders trusted this set
Parents and grandparents have chosen Jaques Animal Dominoes. Most bought them as gifts and came back to buy again for another child.
Play risk-free with returns
If it's not what you hoped, return it within 30 days. Jaques backs every wooden set because they're built to satisfy the chooser who paid for them.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this one, not the plastic version
| Jaques Animal Dominoes - Wildlife Game | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic, thin and hollow |
| Weight and feel | ✅ | ❌ Featherweight, feels cheap |
| Finish durability | ✅ | ⚠️ Stickers peel, paint fades fast |
| Years of play | ✅ | ❌ Snaps or fades in 1,2 years |
| Passed to siblings | ✅ | ❌ Usually broken by then |
| Screen-free guarantee | ✅ | ❌ Often includes a beeping version |
| Holds resale value | ✅ | ❌ Unsellable after first use |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Hand-painted
- ✅ Lasts years
- ✅ No batteries
- ✅ Pass it on
- ✅ Stays valuable
- ✅ Made to last
- ❌ Plastic
- ❌ Stickers peel
- ❌ 1,2 years
- ❌ Batteries included
- ❌ Broken by then
- ❌ Landfill price
- ❌ Thrown away
Playing this weekend
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 parents ask before ordering
Buying for a 6th birthday,is this the one?
Yes. At 6, they can hold the dominoes, spot patterns without help, and play a full game. They'll play this for years. Catherine McCulloch says it's 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday' and works just as well at 6 and beyond.
Why does it cost more than the plastic version?
Solid wood costs more to buy, hand-painting takes time, and the finish is designed to survive a childhood. Cost-per-year, though, it's pennies. Played for years, passed on, that's the heirloom maths. Manda Monium calls it 'worth every penny full price.'
Will it actually survive my house?
Yes. It's not the usual tat from China,John A. Solid wood, hand-finished, weighted to survive rough play. Karen Pepper confirms, 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' If it doesn't, you have 30 days to return it. Until 31 January 2027, Jaques backs this set.
How fast will it arrive if I need it by a date?
Order by 2pm, and it ships within 2,3 business days. Leigh Hemmings reports it 'arrived next day, saved Christmas.' Gift-wrapped as standard, so it's ready to give when it lands.
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.
Playing this weekend
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 for 231 years because we learned early: a toy made right becomes a memory. Animal Dominoes start simple,matching, counting, pattern play,but they stick around. A child plays them at 2, their sibling plays at 4, and years later, they're still in the cupboard. That's why we hand-paint each animal, choose solid wood over composite, and build them to last a childhood. It costs more upfront. It saves money, waste, and space over time.
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
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