The wooden solitaire they keep coming back to
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- Solid wood, no plastic
- Fits in a bag
- Age 6+
- Single player
- Screen-free play
- Teaches logic
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
One game that pulls them away from the screen
Peg Solitaire is the puzzle that doesn't get old. Every round is different, every miss teaches something. Wood feels right in the hand, and it weighs enough that you notice you're playing something real. This one travels because it fits anywhere and needs nothing else.
You're not buying a distraction. You're buying a game that rewards focus, one that a 6-year-old learns in 2 minutes and a grandparent still plays at 75.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What comes inside
Packed in Jaques signature presentation. Ready to gift, ready to play.
Solid wood board
The board holds 33 holes in the classic cross pattern. Every hole is precisely drilled. The wood is hand-finished and feels smooth. No plastic edges, no rough spots.
- ✓ Cross-shaped layout, traditional rules
- ✓ Compact size, fits a small bag
- ✓ Hand-finished wood, same weight as vintage sets
32 wooden pegs
Each peg is solid wood, finished to match the board. They sit snug in the holes and slide smoothly when you jump. No rattling, no loose pieces after 100 games.
- ✓ Hand-turned, consistent feel
- ✓ Won't splinter or wear smooth
- ✓ Each peg is replaceable (extras available)
Jaques presentation box
Wrapped in the packaging that's earned more praise than the game itself. Open it and it looks like a gift that cost twice as much. Holds everything flat, travels safely.
- ✓ Arrives gift-ready, no assembly
- ✓ Protects pegs and board in transit
- ✓ Reusable storage for years
Order by 2pm, playing this weekend
Was £18.99
Peg Solitaire Game - Premium Travel Solitaire: £14.99
While they play
What Peg Solitaire quietly teaches
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Forward planning
Each jump removes a piece. By move 5, the board looks different. Players learn that today's choice shapes tomorrow's options.
Logic under pressure
One wrong jump and the game ends. The brain fires differently when stakes feel real. That's why they remember how to think.
Winning means knowing what to surrender
The goal is one peg left. To get there you must sacrifice 31 others strategically. It's a lesson no screen can teach as clearly.
One round takes 10 minutes
Short enough to fit between activities. Long enough to matter. Repeated play trains persistence and pattern recognition at the same time.
What families say about Jaques of London
Parents 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.
Plays from age 6 upwards
A 6-year-old learns the rules in 2 minutes. A teenager plays it differently each time. Adults still lose. Everyone learns.
No setup, no rules sheet
The board shows you how to play. Pegs jump diagonally, just like chess. You remove the jumped peg. That's it.
Fastest way off screens
Fits in a pocket. No charging, no Wi-Fi, no menu. Hand it over and they play within 20 seconds.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this one stays played
| Jaques Peg Solitaire Game - Premium Travel Solitaire | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic or cardboard |
| Batteries or charging | ✅ | ❌ Needs power every time |
| Travel size | ✅ | ⚠️ Too big for a bag |
| Age range | ✅ | ❌ Only for kids or only adults |
| Rules to learn | ✅ | ❌ Complex setup needed |
| Still played in 5 years | ✅ | ⚠️ Forgotten in a drawer |
| Gift packaging | ✅ | ❌ Arrives in plain box |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ No batteries
- ✅ Fits a backpack
- ✅ Age 6 to 80
- ✅ Learn in 2 mins
- ✅ Years of play
- ✅ Gift-ready
- ❌ Plastic or cardboard
- ❌ Power needed
- ❌ Too bulky
- ❌ Single age group
- ❌ Rules booklet needed
- ❌ Fades fast
- ❌ Plain packaging
Order by 2pm, playing this weekend
Was £18.99
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 grandparents and birthday-shoppers ask
What age is it really for?
Buying for a 6th birthday? This is the one. A 6-year-old learns it in 2 minutes. A teenager plays it in competition with themselves. Adults who played it 30 years ago still pull it out. One game, every age, different reasons to play.
How long does a game take?
One round is 10 minutes if you're thinking. 5 minutes if you're rushing. Most people play 2 or 3 in a sitting. Short enough to fit between homework and dinner, long enough that focus matters.
Will it break, or will it last?
The wood is hand-finished and solid throughout. Pegs don't splinter, the board doesn't warp. We've seen Jaques games from the 1950s still being played. This one is built to outlive its first owner. It's the kind of toy you pass on, not throw away. 30-day returns if it's not right for you.
Can it be wrapped as a gift?
It arrives in Jaques signature packaging, which is already gift-ready. One customer said 'arrived next day, saved Christmas'. If you need it by a specific date, order by 2pm and it plays this weekend. Gift wrap is available at checkout.
How much does it cost?
The Peg Solitaire Game - Premium Travel Solitaire is £14.99 today (down from £18.99). 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, playing this weekend
Was £18.99
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.
Peg Solitaire is one of the oldest strategy games. We've been making it since the 1900s because it never stops teaching. Solid wood, no plastic, no battery to run flat. A single game that works for a 6-year-old learning to think ahead and a grandfather teaching strategy at the kitchen table. That's why we make it. That's why it stays played.
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
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