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

The garden game that outlasts the cheap ones by years

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Plays from age 3
Stores flat
No assembly
Two players or ten
Hand-finished
Velcro built to last
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

You can't be there every weekend. Give them something that is.

The Target Ball Game sits in the garden year-round, waiting for the next visit. Three soft velcro balls stick to the padded target, no batteries, no screens, no setup. It's the kind of gift a grandchild pulls out unprompted when you call.

Because the real gift isn't the game. It's being the grandparent they think of when they're outside, playing.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives ready to play

Flat-packed for easy storage. One inflatable padded target, three velcro balls, and clear setup in under two minutes.

Padded velcro target with three soft balls attached

In the box

Inflatable padded target

Soft velcro surface catches every throw from 3 metres away. Core resists punctures and stores flat over winter without creasing or losing shape.

✓ Velcro stays sticky after 50+ throws
✓ Inflatable core, no rigid parts
✓ Folds down to shoebox size

Three soft velcro balls in different colours

In the box

Three velcro balls

Soft, lightweight design for young hands. No sting on impact, no bruises. Balls stick cleanly to the target, release easily for the next throw.

✓ Safe from age 3 upwards
✓ No hard edges or small parts
✓ Velcro grips hold for 12 months minimum

Family playing target ball game in garden

Play style

Two to ten players, any skill level

Aim from the marked distance or step closer. First to 10 hits wins, or just throw for the day. No scorekeeping rules, no arguments.

✓ Takes 2 minutes to explain
✓ No referee needed
✓ Age 3 plays alongside age 65

The one grandparents choose, shown live at checkout

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

While they play

What playing builds, quietly

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Hand-eye precision

Aiming at a target 3 metres away teaches arm control and focus. Children improve visibly in 10 throws.

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Turn-taking without tension

Velcro catches the ball every time. No missed catches, no frustration, no giving up after two throws.

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Outdoor confidence

Garden games build the habit of outdoor play. Children ask to play outside rather than being sent there.

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Safe competition

Keeping score is optional. Older and younger children play together at their own level, no one benched.

What families say about Jaques of London

What families who've bought it 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."

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

★★★★★ 4.8/5 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

Open and inflate (2 minutes)

Target comes deflated. One pump, done. Balls are ready immediately.

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Place in the garden (anywhere)

Works on grass, patio, or flat ground. No anchoring needed. Lightweight enough a 5-year-old moves it.

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Play today, store away

Flat-pack it for winter. No mould, no cracking, ready again next season.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making games families return to Est. 1795. Over 100 million toys and games sold. The Target Ball Game is built with the same durability standard as a 1950s board game.

3 metres Safe throwing distance for all ages Close enough for a 3-year-old to hit. Far enough that a 10-year-old stays challenged. Adult rules still work.

5 years minimum Velcro tested to hold Tested across 23,000 orders. Families report the same stickiness after 2 summers of weekly play.

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 one lasts when the others don't

	Jaques Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game	Cheap Alternatives
Velcro adhesion after summer	✅	❌ Worn out by July
Inflatable core puncture resistance	✅	⚠️ Needs replacing mid-season
Winter storage without degrading	✅	❌ Cracks or discolours
Hand-finished details	✅	❌ Plastic seams
Returns guarantee	✅	❌ No returns after 30 days
Same game, five years running	✅	❌ Replacement by year two
Grandchild remembers who gave it	✅	❌ Forgotten by August

Jaques

✅ Velcro sticky all summer
✅ Core won't puncture
✅ Stores flat, lasts years
✅ Hand-finished build
✅ 30-day returns
✅ Plays five summers running
✅ Remembered long after

Cheap alternatives

❌ Wears out by July
❌ Needs replacing mid-season
❌ Cracks when stored
❌ Plastic seams split
❌ No returns promise
❌ Replaced by year two
❌ Forgotten by August

The one grandparents choose, shown live at checkout

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions distant grandparents ask

Is this the right game for a 6-year-old?

Yes. The velcro balls are soft enough for age 3, challenging enough that a 10-year-old plays seriously. Age 6 is the sweet spot where they hit the target on the second throw and keep asking to play. Safe for all ages from 3 upwards.

How long do the velcro balls actually stick?

The velcro is tested to stay sticky after 50 throws per season for 5 years minimum. Real families report the same grip after 2 full summers of weekly play. When velcro does eventually wear, the balls and target are still good. Not the usual tat from China, says John A. Toys that don't break after five minutes of play, adds Karen Pepper.

Will it survive being left in the garden?

The inflatable core resists punctures and stores flat over winter without creasing or losing its shape. Leave it out or bring it in, either way it's ready next season. We back it with a 60-day returns guarantee.

Does it need setting up every time?

No. Pump it once, play all summer. When you store it, deflate and fold flat. Takes 2 minutes to pump back up. No assembly, no tools, no parts to lose.

How much does it cost?

The Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game is £24.00 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.

The one grandparents choose, shown live at checkout

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

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 been making games families play together since 1795. This Target Ball Game carries that DNA: simple enough for a 5-year-old, durable enough to pass to the next grandchild. We designed it for the grandparent who isn't there every day but wants to be remembered during play. The velcro, the inflatable core, the soft balls all cost more than plastic because they're built to last 5 summers, not one. That's the Jaques standard. Games that become traditions.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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