The wooden set they keep coming back to
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- Up to 8 players
- Metal tin included
- Play in 30 mins
- Ages 6+
- Wood dominoes
- Learn tactics
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
One set, decades of nights
You buy it once, and it doesn't leave the house. Mexican Train Dominoes works for six-year-olds learning to count, works for teenagers who want to beat each other, works for grandparents who want the competition back. The wood feels solid. The tin keeps it together. One round takes 30 minutes, or you play three in an evening.
This is the game you don't replace. You pass it on.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives
Metal tin. 91 wooden dominoes. Instructions. Ready to play the day it lands.
Dominoes in motion
Build out from the centre hub. Each player runs their own train. Sounds simple, moves fast. Luck and strategy bump into each other every round.
- ✓ Up to 8 players at once
- ✓ 30 minutes per game
- ✓ No two rounds are the same
91 solid wood dominoes
Each domino is wood, hand-finished, weighted so it sits right on the table. Not hollow. Not thin. You feel the difference on round one.
- ✓ Solid wood throughout
- ✓ Double six set (highest pip combo is 6:6)
- ✓ Colour-coded for clarity
Metal tin, stays organised
Everything lives in a metal tin. Clasp shuts. Nothing spills. Grabs the shelf, travels, stays ready. One tin, no scattered pieces.
- ✓ Durable metal construction
- ✓ Takes space of a book
- ✓ Lasts for years of play
Solid wood. Metal tin. Ships in 2-3 days.
Was £34.99
Games For Adults - Mexican Train Dominoes: £24.99
While they play
What grows while you play
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Counting fast
Adding up pips on the fly trains the mental maths. Happens without the child knowing they're doing it.
Tactics under pressure
Every turn forces a choice: block a player or build your own line. Kids learn to read the table and plan two moves ahead.
Playing to win, playing fair
Dominoes teaches that losing a round doesn't break the friendship. You play again. The set stays.
Speed without screens
30 minutes of actual speed, actual stakes, actual faces across the table. No batteries. No charging.
What families say about Jaques of London
What the players 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.
Open the tin, read the rules
Instructions are clear. First game takes 15 minutes to teach, then pace accelerates. Kids pick it up faster than adults expect.
Deal, build, block
Each player starts with dominoes face-down. First hand draws double six. From there, everyone builds their own train off the hub.
Play round after round
One round ends in 30 minutes. Scores tally. Next game starts. The tin sits on the shelf, ready for tomorrow or next month.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this Mexican Train set
| Jaques Games For Adults - Mexican Train Dominoes | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic versions chip, crack, feel hollow |
| Storage | ✅ | ❌ Loose pieces scatter, get lost, split across bags |
| Weight and feel | ✅ | ⚠️ Lightweight sets bounce, slide, don't satisfy to play |
| Players at once | ✅ | ❌ Many sets cap at 4, force house rules for larger groups |
| Lifespan | ✅ | ❌ Budget sets wear out in 2-3 years, get replaced |
| Age range | ✅ | ⚠️ Some sets too hard for under-8, too simple for teens |
| Guarantee | ✅ | ❌ Discount imports offer nothing if pieces fail |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Metal tin
- ✅ Weighted feel
- ✅ 8 players
- ✅ Years of play
- ✅ 6 to adult
- ✅ 60-day warranty
- ❌ Plastic chips
- ❌ Pieces scatter
- ⚠️ Feels cheap
- ❌ Max 4 players
- ❌ Wears out fast
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve
- ❌ No protection
Solid wood. Metal tin. Ships in 2-3 days.
Was £34.99
Games For Adults - Mexican Train Dominoes: £24.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Before you buy
Is this the right gift for a 6-year-old?
Yes. Mexican Train teaches counting and basic strategy by 7 or 8, but six-year-olds can play it with adult help and feel like winners. Start with smaller rounds, build up. The set grows with them.
Why does this cost more than the plastic version?
Worth every penny full price, as one of our players put it. You're paying for solid wood that doesn't splinter, hand-finished dominoes that feel right in hand, a metal tin that lasts decades, and a 60-day guarantee. Played for years, passed on, pennies per game. The plastic version gets binned.
How long does a game actually take?
30 minutes for a full round, from deal to final score. Faster once everyone knows the rules. You can play 2 or 3 in an evening, or one long match with side bets. Scales to your evening.
Can 8 people really play at once?
Yes. Each player runs their own train from the central hub. More players mean more strategy and more chaos, which makes it funnier. 4 to 6 is the sweet spot for tight games, 8 works for a full table and a laugh.
How much does it cost?
The Games For Adults - Mexican Train Dominoes is £24.99 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.
Solid wood. Metal tin. Ships in 2-3 days.
Was £34.99
Games For Adults - Mexican Train Dominoes: £24.99
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.
Jaques of London has made games since 1795. We start with one rule: if we're making it, it stays made. Mexican Train Dominoes carries that promise. The wood is solid because hollow pieces betray the player. The tin is metal because cardboard fails by year two. The guarantee is 60 days because we know what works. We've watched families play this set across three generations. It teaches without preaching. It builds competition without breaking friendships. It sits on a shelf and gets reached for again and again.
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
Ready for round one?
Was £34.99
£24.99 Save 28%
🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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