The backgammon set that isn't drop-shipped.
or 4 payments of £8.71 with Klarna
🛡️ 30-day full refund, no questions. Fewer than 30 returns from 23,000+ orders.
- Solid wood board
- Leatherette case
- Hand-finished pieces
- No screen time
- Plays in 30 mins
- Ages 6+
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
You know exactly where this comes from.
We make this backgammon set in the same London workshops we've run since 1795. No middleman, no drop-ship warehouse, no surprise when it arrives. The board is solid wood, hand-finished. The counters and dice shakers have weight. It's why it costs more than the plastic version.
What you get back: a game that teaches strategy and math without a screen, plays in under an hour, and outlasts the child you're buying it for. The case means it travels. People ask where you got it.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives on your doorstep.
Ready to gift or play. Everything here, nothing to hunt for.
The board and case
Solid wood board with leatherette case. Closed: 38cm x 24cm. Opens to 48cm x 38cm. Built to fold flat, built to last.
- ✓ Leatherette storage case with magnetic closure
- ✓ Solid wood playing surface
- ✓ Arrives in Jaques gift wrap
Pieces and dice
Hand-finished wooden counters, 2.5cm diameter. Two dice shakers (7.2cm each). Dice 1.5cm cubes. Every piece weighted to feel right in your hand.
- ✓ 30 playing counters, two colours
- ✓ 2 wooden dice shakers
- ✓ 2 precision dice included
Ready to play in 30 seconds
Open the case, set up the board. Two players, no team. Teaches probability, forward planning, and when to take risks. Plays in 20-40 minutes.
- ✓ 2 players, ages 6 and up
- ✓ 30 minute average game
- ✓ No screen, no app, no battery
Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday. Gift wrap included.
Was £67.99
15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set: £34.85
While they play
What backgammon teaches, quietly.
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Memory
Track which pieces are where, which moves are still open, which blocks your opponent set last turn.
Logic
Calculate probabilities. A roll of 6 and 3 opens 4 different moves. Which one wins?
Strategy
Build a plan two moves ahead. Protect your pieces. Block the board. Decide when to play safe, when to risk it.
Problem-solving
Limited options? Find the best move from what the dice gave you. Real-world thinking under constraint.
What families say about Jaques of London
What people who own this 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.
made for a 6th birthday
Age 6 is the sweet spot. Old enough to follow the rules, young enough to learn fast. One game and they understand strategy.
Turns are quick, nobody bored
Roll, move, your turn ends. Fast pace means attention holds. Play it with a sibling, grandparent, or best friend.
Long enough to matter
Teaches patience and focus. Short enough it doesn't dominate the afternoon. made for a rainy Saturday.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this backgammon set costs more than the plastic one.
| Jaques 15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic board, lightweight |
| Hand-finished | ✅ | ❌ Moulded, unfinished edges |
| Where it's made | ✅ | ❌ Overseas warehouse, drop-shipped |
| Case included | ✅ | ⚠️ Thin cardboard, falls apart |
| Piece weight | ✅ | ❌ Hollow, flimsy counters |
| Plays after 5 years | ✅ | ❌ Board warps, pieces crack |
| You know who made it | ✅ | ❌ No idea, never told |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Hand-finished
- ✅ Made in London
- ✅ Real leather case
- ✅ Weighted pieces
- ✅ Lasts years
- ✅ You know us
- ❌ Plastic board
- ❌ Moulded
- ❌ Warehouse drop-ship
- ❌ Thin cardboard
- ❌ Hollow pieces
- ❌ Warps quickly
- ❌ Anonymous factory
Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday. Gift wrap included.
Was £67.99
15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set: £34.85
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
The questions we hear most.
Is 6 years old the right age to start?
Yes. At 6, they understand turns and basic math (counting pips on the dice). By 8, they're thinking two moves ahead. We've heard from parents whose kids played at 6 and still ask for it at 12. Buying for a grandchild and unsure? This is the one.
How long does a game actually take?
20-40 minutes, depending on how comfortable players are. First game might run longer as they learn the rules. After that, 25-30 minutes is standard. Fast enough to fit a Saturday afternoon, long enough to feel like a real game.
Will it survive real play, or just look nice?
It's made to be played. The wood is solid, the pieces are weighted, the case closes tight. Parents tell us it sits in homes for 5-6 years of regular play without damage. One owner said: Not the usual tat from China. We stand behind it: 30-day returns if it doesn't feel like the set you expected.
Why does it cost more than the plastic version?
You're paying for solid wood, hand-finished edges, a case that lasts, and pieces weighted to feel good in your hand. The plastic version looks fine in photos. This one plays better, lasts longer, and feels like something worth keeping. Manda Monium says it best: worth every penny full price.
How much does it cost?
The 15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set is £34.85 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.
Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday. Gift wrap included.
Was £67.99
15 Inch Club Backgammon - Luxury Game Set: £34.85
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 arrived in Britain in the 15th century, but we've been making the proper version since 1795. John Jacques wanted a board that didn't warp, pieces that felt right, and a case you could actually travel with. We still do. Every backgammon set that leaves our London workshop carries his name because we haven't changed the recipe. Solid wood. Hand-finished. A case that closes properly. The result plays like it was made for the person holding it.
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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