Made by name since 1795. Not drop-shipped.
or 4 payments of £10.78 with Klarna
🛡️ 30-day full refund, no questions. Fewer than 30 returns from 23,000+ orders.
- Leatherette storage case
- No batteries needed
- Plays from age 6
- Wood + leather
- Takes 20 minutes
- Handed down
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
The game that actually holds attention
Your 4-year-old doesn't ask for the iPad when there's a proper board game in front of her. Not because it's "educational" or "screen-free" (the real reason is simpler): there's a real opponent, real pieces to move, real turns. The backgammon set stays at the table because the weight of it, the snap of the shakers, the leatherette case it lives in all say 'this is a real thing'.
And you get 20 minutes of actual quiet. Not screen-guilt quiet. Quiet because someone's thinking.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives in your letterbox
Everything you need to play. Packed in Jaques gift wrap as standard.
Wood playing board
38cm x 24cm closed, 48cm x 38cm when opened. Sits flat on a lap or table. Solid weight means it stays put during play, not sliding around like a cardboard version.
- ✓ Opens flat for play
- ✓ Leatherette case keeps it intact
- ✓ Fits on a tray or coffee table
30 counters + 2 shakers
2.5cm counters (real weight, not hollow plastic). Dice shakers measure 7.2cm and are solid in the hand. Dice are 1.5cm cubes. Everything feels like a proper game, not a toy.
- ✓ Counters feel substantial
- ✓ Shakers with real heft
- ✓ All pieces accounted for in every set
Leatherette storage case
Stays together. No pieces loose in a box. Case keeps the board and all pieces safe, and it signals 'this is something we care for' every time it comes off the shelf.
- ✓ Leatherette exterior
- ✓ Handles storage neatly
- ✓ Ready to gift or keep
Arrives ready to play. Guaranteed until 31 January 2027.
Was £67.99
15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set: £43.15
While they play
What backgammon quietly teaches
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Memory
Piece placement matters. Players track opponent moves and plan ahead. Your child learns to hold a sequence in mind.
Strategy
Every dice roll offers choices. Do you move aggressively or defend? This teaches real decision-making, not just luck.
Problem solving
How do you get your pieces home fastest? Backgammon is a puzzle that changes every roll.
Turn-taking
Players wait, watch, plan. Natural limits on screen time because the game itself sets the pace.
What families say about Jaques of London
What families actually 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. Lay the board flat, divide the counters, place the shakers where you both can reach them. Instructions included.
Roll and move
Takes 20 minutes for a full game. Younger players may play faster or take shortcuts. Older kids play by full rules.
Pack it back
Counters in their slots, board folds shut, case closes. Shelf-ready. Same set plays again next week.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this backgammon beats the plastic version
| Jaques 15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | ✅ | ❌ Painted plastic, hollow pieces |
| Weight in hand | ✅ | ❌ Feels cheap, pieces scatter |
| Storage case | ✅ | ❌ Pieces loose in a box |
| Plays for years | ✅ | ❌ Breaks, fades in 6 months |
| Heirloom quality | ✅ | ❌ Single-season toy |
| Screen-free playtime | ✅ | ⚠️ Feels too flimsy to come out |
| Made in Britain since 1795 | ✅ | ❌ Drop-shipped from overseas |
- ✅ Solid wood + leather
- ✅ Real weight
- ✅ Keeps pieces safe
- ✅ Lasts decades
- ✅ Passed down
- ✅ Kids actually want to play
- ✅ British made, 1795
- ❌ Plastic, hollow
- ❌ Flimsy feel
- ❌ Pieces everywhere
- ❌ Breaks fast
- ❌ Bin after a year
- ❌ Stays in the cupboard
- ❌ Overseas sourced
Arrives ready to play. Guaranteed until 31 January 2027.
Was £67.99
15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set: £43.15
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents ask
Is this the right game for my 4-year-old?
Backgammon suits ages 6 and up if you're teaching the full rules. Younger children (4-5) can learn the basics: roll, move, celebrate a win. Adjust the rules as they grow. Most families play simplified versions first, then full rules as concentration improves. If you're unsure, this is the one grandparents choose for mixed-age gatherings.
What makes this worth more than the plastic version?
Solid wood, hand-finished counters, and a leatherette case that doesn't fall apart. Compare the weight: proper pieces feel like something worth protecting, so children treat the game with more care. The plastic version feels disposable and usually ends up in a cupboard. This one stays on the shelf because families use it for years. John A said it best: 'Not the usual tat from China.' Cost-per-year, this is cheaper than one trip to the cinema.
Will it really keep them off screens?
It won't fix screen time alone, but a real opponent, actual turns, and pieces you can feel make this more engaging than an app. The rule is simple: if there's a proper game at the table and someone to play with, children choose the game. Karen Pepper told us, 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' This one survives 100 games because it's built properly.
What if we don't like it?
Play it for 30 days. If it's not right, returns are free until 31 January 2027. No questions, no catch. We know families who've returned games within a week and others who've owned the same set for 15 years. The guarantee covers both.
How much does it cost?
The 15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set is £43.15 today (down from £67.99). 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.
Arrives ready to play. Guaranteed until 31 January 2027.
Was £67.99
15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set: £43.15
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.
Backgammon is one of humanity's oldest games, and one of the few that works exactly as well on a kitchen table as it did in a medieval hall. We've been making these sets since 1795 because the game teaches strategy, patience, and how to win and lose without a screen. This 15 inch set carries weight: actual wood, counters you can feel, a case that says 'this matters'. It's made to be played for decades, passed on to children, and brought back out at family gatherings. That's what Jaques has always meant.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
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Ready for game night.
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Was £67.99
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