Garden Games · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The game that gets three generations off the sofa

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Standard · 2-3 working days

40-minute play window
No setup required
All ages, all gardens
Beach, park, or backyard
Bean bags included
Portable, stores flat
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

It's 1:58pm. You need 40 minutes of genuine quiet.

Cornhole does that. Kids dive in, forget the tablet exists, and play for real. It's the bean bag toss game that bridges ages 3 to 45, needs zero explanation, and works in any outdoor space. Set it up in 90 seconds flat.

You get the meeting done. They get absorbed in their own game. Everyone wins.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What's in the Cornhole set

Everything you need to play this weekend. No hidden assembly, no extras to buy later.

Cornhole board set laid flat, showing both boards and bean bags

In the box

2 wooden boards

Solid wood construction, each with a single hole. Lightweight enough for a child to carry, sturdy enough to survive five years of garden life.

✓ Size: 60 x 35cm each
✓ Hole diameter: 11cm
✓ Stands or lays flat

Pair of bean bags in play, one mid-toss toward the board

In the box

8 bean bags (4 per player)

Fabric outer, sand-filled weight. Designed for young hands and outdoor surfaces. Grip well in dry play, easy to spot when landing.

✓ Two colour sets (distinguish teams)
✓ Child-safe stitching
✓ Replacement bags available

Cornhole boards set up in a garden, ready for play

Play style

Ready to play in 90 seconds

Place boards 8 paces apart, hand out the bean bags. First one through the hole wins the round. Scoring: 1 point in the hole, 0 on the board.

✓ Ages 3+, solo or teams
✓ No umpire needed
✓ First to 21 wins

Order by 2pm, arrives by the weekend

Was £34.99

Cornhole Game: £25.50

While they play

What it quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye coordination

Every toss is a small physics lesson. Distance, angle, weight in hand. Naturally improves with play.

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Turn-taking and strategy

Watch for the first moment they think three moves ahead. Or realise where to block your throw.

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Playing together

Built for teams or one-on-one. No scoreboard app needed, no third adult required. Just play.

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Low-key fitness

30 minutes of standing, reaching, tossing. Outdoor play without it feeling like exercise.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents speak

★★★★★

"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."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"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!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"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."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"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!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.8/5 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

231 years

Making games that last

Jaques of London has built outdoor play since 1795. This Cornhole set carries that same ethos: simple, sturdy, built to survive.

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Not the usual tat

Solid wood, not brittle

"Not the usual tat from China," John A wrote. Proper weight in hand. Finish that holds colour after a season. Boards that don't warp.

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40 minutes

The meeting window you need

That's how long kids stay absorbed in cornhole before asking for a snack. Enough for your call, enough for them to feel they've accomplished something.

Why this matters right now

23,000+ orders delivered Families choosing Jaques Cornhole for birthdays, summer weeks, and that exact moment when nothing else works.

30 days to return, no questions Arrived next day, saved Christmas, Leigh Hemmings wrote. If it's not the right fit, we make it easy to send back.

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company Over 100 million toys and games sold across 231 years. You're not buying a trend, you're buying a thing that works.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why Cornhole over the screen, over inflatables, over 'quick online games'

	Jaques Cornhole Game	Cheap Alternatives
Holds attention for 40+ mins	✅	⚠️ Keeps fading after 10 mins
No charge, no WiFi needed	✅	❌ Requires battery swap or app
All ages can learn in one round	✅	❌ Sibling rivalry over rules
Stores in a cupboard	✅	⚠️ Inflatable needs a shed
Works on grass, patio, or sand	✅	❌ Location-dependent
Safe bean bag projectiles	✅	⚠️ Hard ball risk
Still fun at 45	✅	❌ 'Dad jokes only' appeal

Jaques

✅ Holds attention
✅ No screens
✅ All ages play
✅ Packs flat
✅ Any surface
✅ Safe, soft bags
✅ Ageless fun

Cheap alternatives

⚠️ Apps fade fast
❌ Battery drain
❌ Rules clash
⚠️ Storage worry
❌ Weather bound
⚠️ Hard projectile risk
❌ Feels dated soon

Order by 2pm, arrives by the weekend

Was £34.99

Cornhole Game: £25.50

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions from parents and gift-buyers

Is this sturdy enough for regular play?

Yes. Solid wood boards, sand-filled bean bags, and 231 years of Jaques knowing how to build play that survives. Karen Pepper said, 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' That's the bar we hit. 30-day returns if it doesn't.

How long will kids actually stay interested?

First round is teaching moment, next 30-40 minutes are absorbed play. Ages 3-7 stay engaged the longest. Adults quietly compete. It's the rare game that works across all three. No forced rules, no app to update, no 'now what' moment.

Can I buy this as a gift and have it arrive in time?

If you order by 2pm, it arrives by the weekend. Packaging is gift-ready (that's what Leigh Hemmings meant by 'saved Christmas'). If you need it sooner or a later date guaranteed, Klarna lets you choose your delivery date at checkout.

Which age should I buy for?

Ages 3+ learn it in one go. A 6-year-old's birthday? This is the one. Toddler just needs to watch older siblings play. Adults play seriously. If you're buying for a specific birthday coming up, put the age in the notes at checkout and we'll make sure it arrives on time.

How much does it cost?

The Cornhole Game is £25.50 today (down from £34.99). 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 by the weekend

Was £34.99

Cornhole Game: £25.50

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.

Cornhole is one of the few games that bridges a multi-generational gap without rules bloat or setup fuss. Jaques has made outdoor play for 231 years because we've learned that the simplest games often teach the most and last the longest. Bean bags and boards. No pretence, no batteries, no smartphone fix. This Cornhole set carries that ethos: it's built to sit in your garden for years and still feel like a find when you pull it out on a random afternoon.

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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