The wooden solitaire they keep coming back to
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- Solid wood, no plastic
- Play anywhere, anytime
- All ages 6+
- Hand-finished pieces
- Fits in a bag
- Ready to play now
- 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 actually holds their attention
You know the moment: your child picks it up, sits down, and forgets to ask for the iPad. That's what happens with this Peg Solitaire. Solid wood, hand-finished, weighted in the hand like something real. No learning curve, no fuss. The rules are the same as the classic game your parents played.
And for you: 20 uninterrupted minutes. The kind you need.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What you get
Everything you need to start playing. Packed in Jaques signature gift packaging, ready to give or keep.
The board
Solid wood solitaire board with 33 playing pegs. Folds for travel. Hand-finished, weighted in the hand. No plastic coating.
- ✓ Folds closed for the bag
- ✓ Pegs stay in place
- ✓ Works on trains, in cars, at tables
Portable
Fits in a rucksack, a holiday bag, or a car door pocket. Set it up anywhere in 10 seconds. Same rules as the classic 1970s version, no rules learning needed.
- ✓ No assembly required
- ✓ No batteries
- ✓ One player, quiet play
Gift-ready packaging
Arrives in Jaques signature packaging. Your child opens it. You hand it over. The presentation does the talking. No re-wrapping needed unless you want to.
- ✓ Instant gift-giving
- ✓ British heritage box design
- ✓ Looks like a real present
Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday
Was £20.99
Peg Solitaire Game - Premium Travel Solitaire: £14.99
While they play
What playing this teaches
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Logic
Each move removes a peg. Jump by leaping over one peg to an empty hole. One wrong jump and you're stuck. The puzzle builds patience and consequence-thinking.
Focus
No timer, no rules to look up, no way to 'win' by accident. The game demands real thinking. That focus carries over.
Problem-solving
33 pegs, 32 moves. The goal is simple; the path is not. Each game teaches trial, observation, and when to try a different angle.
Self-directed play
No screen. No sound. No external reward. Play because the puzzle itself is worth solving. That kind of intrinsic motivation sticks.
What families say about Jaques of London
Why parents and grandparents order it again
"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.
Unbox and set up
Opens flat from the gift box. Fold the board. Place the pegs. Takes 30 seconds. Your child will do it alone.
Play for 15-40 minutes
The hole pattern and peg rules are familiar if they've ever seen a pegboard. First game they learn the moves. By game 3 they're planning ahead.
Play again tomorrow
No pieces to lose, nothing to reset except the pegs. Folds away. Comes out again. Played for years. Passed on to younger siblings or cousins.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this Peg Solitaire wins
| Jaques Peg Solitaire Game - Premium Travel Solitaire | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic versions warp or crack |
| Play anywhere | ✅ | ❌ App versions need charging |
| No learning curve | ✅ | ⚠️ Complex games need rules books |
| Lasts years | ✅ | ❌ Cheap versions lose pegs |
| Gift-ready packed | ✅ | ❌ Supermarket versions come in plastic clamshell |
| Quiet play | ✅ | ❌ Digital games make noise |
| No batteries | ✅ | ⚠️ Electronic versions drain power |
- ✅ Real wood
- ✅ Travel-ready
- ✅ Instant play
- ✅ Years of use
- ✅ Beautifully boxed
- ✅ No sound
- ✅ No recharging
- ❌ Plastic warps easily
- ❌ Apps need battery
- ❌ Complex rules
- ❌ Pieces wear out
- ❌ Plain packaging
- ❌ Dings and beeps
- ❌ Always dying
Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday
Was £20.99
Peg Solitaire Game - Premium Travel Solitaire: £14.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents ask
What age is this for?
Age 6 and up. Younger children (4-5) enjoy moving pegs and jumping, but the strategy takes a few plays to click. Most play it happily for years. Grandparents play it at the table. It grows with them.
How long does a game last?
First game: they learn the jumps. Typically 15-20 minutes. Once they get it: 20-40 minutes. No timer, so they play until they solve it or want to restart. That's the point: uninterrupted focus.
Will the pegs get lost?
The board stores the pegs in the holes when closed. They don't rattle around in a box. If a peg goes missing after years of play, you can contact us. We've sold over 100 million toys and games over 231 years. This is how we build things.
Is it really solid wood throughout?
Yes. Board and pegs are solid wood, hand-finished. No plastic anywhere. It weighs more than plastic versions because it is real. That weight is why it sits on the table and doesn't slide around. It feels like something worth playing with.
How much does it cost?
The Peg Solitaire Game - Premium Travel Solitaire is £14.99 today (down from £20.99). 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
Was £20.99
Peg Solitaire Game - Premium Travel Solitaire: £14.99
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 has made Peg Solitaire for decades because the game doesn't need updating. The rules work. The wood feels right in your hand. A child picks it up and plays for 20 minutes without asking for the screen. That's not an accident. It's what we design for: the moment when quiet focus replaces the default babysitter. Every peg, every hole, every piece of wood exists to make that moment happen.
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
Get them thinking
before screen time wins
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