The christening gift he still opens at forty.
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- 55 hand-painted pieces
- Solid wood case
- Brass pins included
- No batteries needed
- Age 6 onwards
- Played for decades
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
A gift that grows with them, not into a cupboard.
Most christening gifts sit in a drawer. This one doesn't. Our Club Dominoes Double Nine set is hand-painted, sits in a handmade wooden case, and plays the same way at age 8 and age 40. Solid wood, weight in the hands, brass shuffling pins,the kind of thing a godchild actually keeps.
You're not just giving a game. You're giving a ritual they'll come back to,with their own children.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives at the christening.
One complete Double Nine set, ready to play out of the box. No assembly. No batteries. No screens.
55 hand-painted dominoes
Each piece is finished by hand. Double Nine set covers all combinations from blank-to-nine. Solid wood, approximately 5cm long, weighted to shuffle properly.
- ✓ Hand-painted pips, not printed
- ✓ Solid wood construction
- ✓ Professional standard for play
Handmade wooden case with slide lid
Keeps the pieces together, keeps them safe. 19cm x 11.5cm x 4.5cm. The kind of thing you don't hide away,it sits on the shelf.
- ✓ Solid wood construction
- ✓ Brass pins for shuffling included
- ✓ Made to last decades
Ready to give as-is
Arrives gift-wrapped in Jaques packaging. No hunting for a box. No assembly required. Unpack and play the same day.
- ✓ Signature Jaques packaging included
- ✓ No setup, no instructions faff
- ✓ Play it this weekend
Heirloom cost, pennies per year of play.
Was £24.99
Nine Dot Dominoes - Double Nine Dominoes Set: £12.22
While they play
What grows quietly while they play.
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Pattern spotting
Dominoes train the eye to see sequences. A 6-year-old spots doubles, a teenager calculates odds. Same game, new depth each year.
Turn-taking and wait time
No screens, no pause button. Kids learn to sit still, watch others play, wait for their turn. Underrated, powerful.
Logic and probability
Which domino to play next? It's not random. Children work through what's left, what's possible. Mathematical thinking without a worksheet.
Presence and ritual
A game you play at the table, not alone. It becomes a family moment,something they'll recreate with their own kids.
What families say about Jaques of London
What godparents 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.
Jaques has made games.
Est. 1795. We've sold over 100 million toys and games. Dominoes have been our craft since the beginning.
In every Double Nine set.
Professional standard. Hand-painted. Covers every combination from blank to nine. Enough for 2-4 players per round.
How long this set plays.
Solid wood doesn't chip. The case doesn't crack. Other kids play with it. Grandchildren play with it. Still there.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this dominoes set, not the plastic one from the supermarket.
| Jaques Nine Dot Dominoes - Double Nine Dominoes Set | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic, feels cheap |
| Hand-finished | ✅ | ❌ Mass-printed, flats wear off |
| Wooden case included | ✅ | ❌ Cardboard box, falls apart |
| Brass shuffling pins | ✅ | ❌ No pins, pieces scatter |
| Plays like it's supposed to | ✅ | ⚠️ Lightweight, unpredictable |
| Keeps for decades | ✅ | ❌ Falls apart in years |
| Worth giving as a keepsake | ✅ | ❌ Destined for landfill |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Hand-painted
- ✅ Wooden case
- ✅ Brass pins
- ✅ Proper weight
- ✅ Decades of play
- ✅ Keepsake gift
- ❌ Plastic
- ❌ Printed pips
- ❌ Paper box
- ❌ No accessories
- ⚠️ Flimsy feel
- ❌ Breaks quickly
- ❌ Throwaway gift
Heirloom cost, pennies per year of play.
Was £24.99
Nine Dot Dominoes - Double Nine Dominoes Set: £12.22
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Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions godparents ask.
How do I know this is the right gift for a 6-year-old?
Start with this. Double Nine dominoes (this set) is designed for age 6 onwards. If they're younger, or you want something simpler, a Double Six set is a softer entry point. Both are here if you want to browse. For 6 and up, this one teaches pattern-spotting and turn-taking without a screen. It's a default good choice.
Will it actually last long enough to be worth the money?
Yes. Solid wood doesn't dent like plastic. The case doesn't collapse. Our own dominoes sets from the 1950s still play. If you buy this at a christening, they'll play it at 18, and so will their children. Cost per year of play drops to pennies. Catherine McCulloch said it best: 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday.' Manda Monium agrees: 'worth every penny full price.'
Is the quality really that different from the plastic version you see in shops?
Completely. Solid wood versus plastic. Hand-finished pips versus printed. Weighted to shuffle properly versus lightweight and unpredictable. Brass pins included versus none. John A summed it up: 'Not the usual tat from China.' Karen Pepper added: 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' You feel the difference the moment you touch it.
Can I return it if they already have dominoes?
Yes. 30-day returns, no questions. If it turns out they're already a dominoes household, send it back. We'll handle it. But most of the time, this one becomes the set they actually play with,the one that gets kept.
How much does it cost?
The Nine Dot Dominoes - Double Nine Dominoes Set is £12.22 today (down from £24.99). 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.
Heirloom cost, pennies per year of play.
Was £24.99
Nine Dot Dominoes - Double Nine Dominoes Set: £12.22
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 dominoes since 1795. We're not guessing at what lasts,we've watched our own sets survive two centuries, played by children, by their children, by their children. This Club Dominoes set is built the same way: solid wood, hand-finished, weighted right. Not to be fashionable. To be played. To be kept. To become a ritual. That's why a godparent buys it. That's why the child still opens it at forty.
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 they'll actually keep.
Order for the christening.
Was £24.99
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