The game they'll ask to play every visit
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- 2 games in 1
- Solid wood
- Age 3+
- Counting skills
- Takes turns
- Screen-free
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
Why grandparents keep this one out
Snakes and Ladders with Ludo is the toy box staple that doesn't require charging, doesn't need explaining, and doesn't need a screen. Two games on a reversible board means they'll play for hours without asking for your phone. It's made from solid wood with non-toxic paint, built to survive decades of rolling dice and moving pieces.
You'll see the shift: they walk in, they ask to play. Not because you told them to, but because it's here.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives at your door
One reversible wooden board with Snakes and Ladders on one side, Ludo on the other. Everything you need to play both games, nothing more.
Reversible wooden board
One board, two games. Snakes and Ladders on one side, Ludo on the other. Solid wood construction with a vibrant, hand-finished design that won't fade after 100 plays.
- ✓ Bright, non-toxic paint
- ✓ Lightweight but sturdy
- ✓ Sustainable wood throughout
Game pieces and dice
Enough pieces and dice to play both games immediately. No missing parts, no hunting through a drawer on visit day.
- ✓ All pieces included
- ✓ Ready to play straight away
- ✓ Fits in one box
Two complete games
Snakes and Ladders builds counting and number recognition. Ludo teaches strategy and patience. The same board, flipped, keeps play fresh across visits.
- ✓ Teaches counting and numbers
- ✓ Builds turn-taking skills
- ✓ Holds attention for hours
Plays from age 3. Recommended for 5-7 year olds.
Was £29.99
Snakes and Ladders with Ludo - Family Board Game: £23.99
While they play
What they're quietly building
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Counting and numbers
Every roll counts. Move the piece, say the number. After 10 games, they know their numbers without trying.
Patience and turns
Rolling the dice teaches waiting for your turn, watching others play, accepting that sometimes the dice wins. That's a real life skill.
Playing together
No app, no screen, just the two of you. They learn to listen, take turns, handle losing, celebrate winning together.
Fine motor control
Rolling, moving pieces, tracking position. Small hands get stronger, steadier, more confident.
What families say about Jaques of London
Why grandparents and parents come back
"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.
Years of making games right
We've been making toys that survive generations, not seasons. This board is built to be passed down.
Games in one box
Snakes and Ladders one week, Ludo the next. Two games means they never get tired of it.
Age it works from
From 3 year olds learning to count to 7 year olds playing strategy. Years of shelf life.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this one stays out, others stay boxed
| Jaques Snakes and Ladders with Ludo - Family Board Game | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Board durability | ✅ | ❌ Cardboard bends, scratches, splits |
| No batteries needed | ✅ | ⚠️ Electronic versions die mid-game |
| Two games, one box | ✅ | ❌ Buying separate games costs more |
| Pieces won't vanish | ✅ | ❌ Loose parts go missing in drawers |
| Non-toxic paint | ✅ | ⚠️ Cheap versions use stronger chemicals |
| Plays from 3 to 7+ | ✅ | ❌ Most games age out quickly |
| Can be passed down | ✅ | ❌ Plastic toys end up in landfill |
- ✅ Solid wood lasts
- ✅ No batteries, no charging
- ✅ 2 games in 1 box
- ✅ All pieces stay put
- ✅ Safe for young hands
- ✅ Grows with them
- ✅ Passes to grandchildren
- ❌ Cardboard warps and tears
- ⚠️ Batteries die at wrong moment
- ❌ Buy separate sets instead
- ❌ Pieces get lost or broken
- ⚠️ Questionable paint quality
- ❌ Bored after one season
- ❌ Landfill after 5 years
Plays from age 3. Recommended for 5-7 year olds.
Was £29.99
Snakes and Ladders with Ludo - Family Board Game: £23.99
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions grandparents ask
Is this the right game for their age?
Snakes and Ladders works from age 3 (with help counting) through age 7 and beyond. If you're buying for a 5-year-old's birthday, this is the one. The reversible board means it grows with them: simpler counting games at 3, full Ludo strategy at 6.
Will it hold up to visits twice a week?
Yes. It's solid wood with hand-finished paint, not veneer or cardboard. One customer said: 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play', Karen Pepper. It's designed to survive decades and be passed down. That's why it costs more upfront.
How soon can I give it?
Order now and you'll have it in time for the next visit. For birthdays and Christmas, gift wrapping is available at checkout. One grandparent told us: 'arrived next day, saved Christmas', Leigh Hemmings. We'll get it to you fast.
What if they hate it?
You've got 30 days to return it, no questions. But they won't hate it. It's the toy box thing that gets asked for, not the thing gathering dust. One customer summed it up: 'Not the usual tat from China', John A. You know the quality when you hold it.
How much does it cost?
The Snakes and Ladders with Ludo - Family Board Game is £23.99 today (down from £29.99). 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.
Plays from age 3. Recommended for 5-7 year olds.
Was £29.99
Snakes and Ladders with Ludo - Family Board Game: £23.99
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.
When we started Jaques in 1795, we made games for families who wanted to sit together. 231 years later, that hasn't changed. Snakes and Ladders with Ludo is built on the same principle: solid wood that survives, two games that hold attention, and the kind of piece you leave on the shelf because you know it'll be asked for again. Every board is hand-finished, every game piece tested. We don't make toys for one season. We make them for grandchildren.
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
Make your house the one they ask to visit
Was £29.99
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