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

The wooden game that keeps the table full long after dinner.


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Standard · 2-3 working days
  • No setup required
  • Plays ages 3-adult
  • Solid wood tiles
  • 60-day returns
  • Ships 2-3 days
  • Ribbon-tied gift box
  • 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 doesn't need a phone in sight.

You know the moment. Plates are cleared, coffee's made, and then everyone reaches for their phone. Dinosaur Dominoes solves that. It's the kind of game that keeps a dinner party going because it's simple enough to learn in 60 seconds, but competitive enough that the last tile played at 11:47pm actually matters. Wooden tiles, proper heft, real dinosaurs. Built to last.

Hosts who've played this tell us their guests ask to come back just to play it again. That's the night that doesn't fizzle out.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What's inside

Everything you need to start playing straight away. Hand-finished wooden tiles, wrapped in a ribbon-tied box that makes it a gift the moment it arrives.

Open box showing hand-finished wooden dinosaur dominoes tiles
In the box

28 wooden dominoes

Hand-finished tiles in solid wood with dinosaur motifs etched on each side. Proper weight in your hand, the kind of tiles that feel like a real game.

  • ✓ 28 tiles total
  • ✓ Smooth finish
  • ✓ Stacks neatly in the box
Tiles fanned out showing dinosaur designs and matching pairs
Play style

Match and build

Lay tiles end-to-end when the dots match. Build a chain across the table. The last player to play a tile wins the round. Simple rules, endless nights.

  • ✓ Learn in under a minute
  • ✓ 2-4 players
  • ✓ Play lasts 20-40 mins
Dinosaur Dominoes in closed ribbon-tied gift box
In the box

Signature gift packaging

Arrives wrapped in our ribbon-tied box, no wrapping paper needed. The packaging alone tells your guests this isn't a high-street grab.

  • ✓ Ready to give as is
  • ✓ British-made presentation
  • ✓ Keeps the set safe for years

Playing this weekend? Order by 2pm for Tuesday arrival.

Was £21.99

Dinosaur Dominoes: £12.99

While they play

What it quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Pattern recognition

Spotting which tiles match sharpens the eye and builds memory. Players remember which dinosaurs have already been played.

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Turn-taking

The rules of the game enforce patience. Nobody wins by rushing. Everyone gets a turn; everyone waits their turn.

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Strategic play

Hold back the high-scoring tile or play it now? Subtle choices that make the game sharper with every round.

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Conversation flow

Games like this create natural pauses for talking. It's the rhythm of good company: play, chat, play, decide.

What families say about Jaques of London

What hosts are saying

★★★★★

"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
★★★★★ 4.7/5 from 49 reviews of this product  ·  4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

60 seconds

Learn the rules

New players understand the game in the time it takes to pour a drink. Match, build, win. Done.

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2-4 players

Gathers a crowd

Scales perfectly from an intimate pair to a full dinner table watching the final round play out.

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20-40 mins

The sweet spot length

Long enough to feel like a proper game, short enough to play three rounds before anyone wants to leave.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company We've been making the games people actually want to play for 231 years. Not a new brand trying to reinvent dominoes. A craftsman's house that knows how a real game feels.
23,000+ Orders from people like you Hosts, gift-givers, and families who trust us to bring an evening together. Each order tells us the game worked.
Over 100 million Toys and games sold since 1795 We know what endures. We know what people reach for again and again. This is made the same way.
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 this beats the plastic version

Jaques Dinosaur Dominoes Cheap Alternatives
Material✅❌ Plastic feels cheap after the first 10 games
Weight in hand✅❌ Lightweight tiles slide around the table
Lifespan✅❌ Plastic cracks, tiles warp within a season
Finish✅❌ Printed designs fade or peel
Gift-ready presentation✅❌ Arrives in a plastic clamshell
Plays year after year✅⚠️ Replacement cost adds up
No guilt about screens✅❌ Plastic apps tempt instead of play
Jaques
  • ✅ Solid wood
  • ✅ Real weight
  • ✅ Lasts decades
  • ✅ Hand-finished
  • ✅ Proper gift box
  • ✅ Plays for years
  • ✅ No screens needed
Cheap alternatives
  • ❌ Plastic degrades
  • ❌ Flimsy feel
  • ❌ Warps quickly
  • ❌ Designs fade
  • ❌ Clamshell packaging
  • ⚠️ Keep replacing
  • ❌ Apps distract

Playing this weekend? Order by 2pm for Tuesday arrival.

Was £21.99

Dinosaur Dominoes: £12.99

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

Questions & answers

Questions from hosts who've bought this

Which version should I buy for my grandchild?

Dinosaur Dominoes works beautifully from age 3 upwards, but genuinely shines with kids aged 5 and up who can spot patterns fast and stay focused through a full game. Buying for a 6th birthday or a gift for a young cousin? This is the one. If your grandchild is under 3, the tiles are safe (no small parts), but an older sibling or parent will need to guide play. The beauty is it grows with them, so a 3-year-old will play alongside you, and at 8, they'll beat you regularly.

Is this really wood, or just painted plastic?

Solid wood throughout. Not the usual tat from China, as one customer put it. The tiles have real heft; you'll feel the difference the moment you open the box. The finish is hand-applied and durable, designed to withstand years of actual play. Toys that don't break after five minutes of play, another customer said. We stand behind it with a 60-day returns promise and a 30-day returns window, so there's no risk trying it.

How fast can I get it if I'm buying last-minute?

Order by 2pm and it arrives Tuesday with standard delivery. If you're in a panic, that's your window. The packaging is gift-ready the moment it lands, ribbon-tied and beautiful, so no wrapping required. One customer told us it arrived next day and saved Christmas. We ship within 2-3 business days as standard.

Why does this cost more than the plastic version?

Hand-finished solid wood, proper weight, and a guarantee that lasts. A plastic set might be half the price, but you'll replace it twice in the time this one plays. Cost-per-game, played year after year and passed on? Pennies. One customer put it best: worth every penny full price. You're investing in something that holds value.

How much does it cost?

The Dinosaur Dominoes is £12.99 today (down from £21.99). 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? Order by 2pm for Tuesday arrival.

Was £21.99

Dinosaur Dominoes: £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.

We made Dinosaur Dominoes because dominoes are one of the oldest games we know, and every child deserves to play the real thing. A wooden tile feels different in your hand. It teaches patience through weight and texture, not just rules. At Jaques, we've spent 231 years learning what games last, what families return to, what hosts reach for when the evening matters. This is solid wood because the game deserves it. Hand-finished because your table deserves it. Ribbon-tied because the gift deserves it.

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

Keep the table full.
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Was £21.99

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🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee  ·  🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days  ·  🏛️ Est. 1795