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The garden game that doesn't end up in the bin.

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Repairable parts
Lasts years
Passes down
Setup in 2 mins
Family friendly
Garden ready
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

Sick of buying the same game twice.

The cheap sets fall apart by autumn. Velcro wears thin. Balls go flat. You bin the lot and buy again next summer. This Target Ball Game is different: solid construction, replaceable velcro, an inflatable core you can actually repair. Real play, real durability.

Your money stays in the garden instead of the recycling bin. And yes, your kids will use it long enough to get genuinely good at aiming.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What's in the box.

Everything you need to start playing now. No hidden missing pieces, no assembly theatre.

Target ball game with inflatable core and velcro balls

In the box

Target ball with inflatable core

The main target. Sturdy inflatable centre means it handles impact without collapsing. Velcro surface catches and holds the balls cleanly. Designed to live in the garden season after season.

✓ Inflatable internal core
✓ Velcro-coated surface
✓ Stands steady on grass

Three coloured velcro balls for the target game

In the box

3 velcro balls

Three balls, three colours. They grip to the target cleanly and release without damage. Sized for small hands but satisfying enough that adults actually want to play.

✓ Colourfast design
✓ Soft grip surface
✓ Stick cleanly, release easily

Target Ball Game ready to play in a garden setting

Play style

Ready to play in 2 minutes

Unbox, inflate if needed, place in the garden. No tools, no rules confusion, no missing pegs. You're playing within minutes. That's it.

✓ Inflate once, play all summer
✓ No setup fuss
✓ No instruction manual needed

Built to be kept, not replaced.

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

While they play

What it quietly teaches.

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Precision and aim

Hitting the target requires focus and control. Kids learn to adjust their throw, read distance, and refine technique over weeks and months of play.

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Taking turns

Simple rules mean less arguing about fairness. Everyone throws, everyone scores, everyone's invested. Natural breeding ground for friendly competition.

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Active play

Not a screen. Not sitting. Constant throwing, movement, and engagement. Kids burn energy properly, outdoors, with family.

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How to maintain things

When velcro wears, you learn it can be replaced. When the ball loses grip, you understand why. Builds respect for tools and the idea that things are fixable, not disposable.

What families say about Jaques of London

Families who keep this one.

★★★★★

"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.

Unbox and inflate

The core arrives partly inflated. Top it up, place it on level ground. Takes 3 minutes. You're ready to play.

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Throw from any distance

Set your own distance. Young kids stand close. Older kids back up. No rules, no gatekeeping. Everyone finds their level.

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Stick and score

Balls grip the velcro cleanly. Count hits. Keep it simple or make up your own scoring. The game scales with your family.

Why this matters right now

3 Velcro balls included Enough for turns or team play. All stored together, nothing to lose.

Years Typical lifespan with care Built to handle hundreds of throws. Velcro and inflatable core are replaceable when (eventually) they wear.

All ages 3 and up, genuinely fun for adults Kids love hitting targets. Parents love how long their kids stay engaged. Siblings actually want to play together.

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 lasts and others don't.

	Jaques Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game	Cheap Alternatives
Velcro surface	✅	❌ Plastic sticks wear thin by week 6
Inflatable core	✅	❌ Foam crushes or splits in weather
Replaceable parts	✅	⚠️ Bin the whole set if one thing breaks
No assembly needed	✅	❌ Cheap sets need gluing or screwing
Balls included	✅	❌ Often sold separately at extra cost
Garden-proof design	✅	⚠️ Fades or rots after one season
Built by a 1795 games maker	✅	❌ Generic factory product

Jaques

✅ Velcro holds up
✅ Inflatable core lasts
✅ Parts replaceable
✅ Zero assembly
✅ Balls in the box
✅ Weather-resistant
✅ Jaques heritage

Cheap alternatives

❌ Sticks wear thin
❌ Foam crushes
⚠️ Whole set binned
❌ Tools required
❌ Balls extra
⚠️ Fades quickly
❌ Generic factory

Built to be kept, not replaced.

Was £34.99

Target Ball Game - Velcro Target Game: £24.00

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Questions & answers

Questions from parents who hate buying twice.

How long does the velcro actually stay sticky?

Properly cared for, 2-3 seasons of regular use. When it does soften, velcro is cheap and easy to replace. You don't bin the whole game. That's the whole point.

Can the inflatable core be patched if it gets a puncture?

Yes. It's a standard inflatable with a valve. A bicycle pump patch kit fixes small leaks. For major damage, the core itself can be replaced without buying a new target. Designed that way.

Will it survive rain and frost?

It's made for outdoors. Rain won't harm it. Frost won't crack it. Bring it inside if you're storing it for months, but it handles a whole season outside without fading or degrading.

What age is it really for?

Suggested from 3 years old. A 3-year-old learns aim. A 7-year-old competes seriously. A parent discovers they're actually good at it. Genuine multi-age play, not fake 'family' branding.

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.

Built to be kept, not replaced.

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.

In 1795, Jaques began making games built to last. Not showpieces. Not disposables. Tools for families to gather, play, and pass down. This Target Ball Game carries that idea forward: sturdy velcro, replaceable parts, an inflatable core designed to take real wear. It sits in your garden year after year. When one piece softens, you fix it. When your kids grow tall, their younger cousins use it. That's the opposite of the throwaway cycle. It's the Jaques way.

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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