The gift they keep · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

One box. No plastic. Games they'll play for years.

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Two games in one
Solid wood, hand-finished
No batteries needed
Age 3 and up
Ships 2-3 days
60-day warranty
30-day returns
Klarna available

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Real talk

The auntie gift they actually remember

You want to be the thoughtful one. Not the gift-card aunt. This set sits on their kitchen table for years, not in a cupboard after Christmas. Two proper wooden games in one box, covering strategy, numbers, memory, and patterns. Simple to learn. Genuinely fun for everyone from 3 to 80.

When they pull this out at their next dinner party or rainy afternoon, they'll think of you. And they'll use it again and again.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

Two complete wooden games designed to live together. No plastic parts, no batteries, no fiddly pieces to lose.

Wooden Family Games Set contents displayed

In the box

4 Player Shut The Box

Roll the dice, flip the numbered tiles, race to close all numbers before your turn ends. Strategy meets luck. 5 to 15 minutes per game. Teaches number recognition and risk assessment.

✓ Wooden dice and numbered tile board
✓ Plays 1 to 4 players
✓ Fast turnaround, endless replays

In the box

Wooden Memory Match Game

Flip tiles, find pairs, train your memory. Works for ages 3 and up solo or with the whole family. Beautiful wood finish, satisfying weight in the hand. No electronics, pure focus.

✓ Hand-finished wooden tiles
✓ Multiple difficulty levels
✓ Works solo or 2+ players

Both games packed together in the Wooden Family Games Set

Play style

Two games, one set

Compact enough for a kitchen table, a camping trip, a picnic, or a cabin weekend. No screen guilt. No setup paralysis. Both games teach something different. Play one or both in an evening.

✓ Fits in one box
✓ Zero screen time
✓ Teaches strategy and memory

Perfect gift for any 6th birthday and beyond

Was £57.99

Wooden Family Games Set: £31.73

While they play

What they're quietly learning

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Number sense

Shut The Box teaches recognition and basic arithmetic without feeling like lessons. Dice rolls, tile flips, and mental math happen naturally during play.

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Pattern and memory

Memory Match strengthens recall and concentration. The wooden tiles build tactile learning. No flashing screens, just focus.

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Turn-taking and strategy

Both games teach children (and adults) when to take risks and when to play safe. Social learning without the screen.

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Patience and presence

Games last 5 to 20 minutes. Short enough to fit into a busy day. Long enough to feel real, not rushed.

What families say about Jaques of London

Real words from real aunties (and everyone else)

★★★★★

"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

★★★★★ 4.6/5 average across 46,000+ reviews of Jaques of London on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

23,000+

Families already know

Orders placed by aunties, grandparents, and parents who wanted something that lasts. Not something that breaks or bores.

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6 to 80

Age range that plays

Designed for children from 3 upwards, genuinely fun for adults too. Both games work across generations without simplification.

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231 years

Jaques has made games

Est. 1795. We know what stands the test of time and what doesn't. Plastic trends. Wood endures.

Why this matters right now

2 games Strategy, numbers, memory, pattern Shut The Box teaches risk and arithmetic. Memory Match trains focus and recognition. One box covers all.

Solid wood Hand-finished, no plastic parts Weight in the hand, satisfying sounds, surfaces that age gracefully. Passes to the next child still beautiful.

5 to 20 minutes Per game, endlessly replayable Short enough to fit into an evening. Long enough to feel earned. No screens, no setup paralysis.

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 set stands apart

	Jaques Wooden Family Games Set	Cheap Alternatives
Materials	✅	❌ Plastic boards and cardboard pieces
No batteries or screens	✅	⚠️ Electronic versions need charging
Age range	✅	❌ Most sets work for only one age group
Two complete games	✅	❌ Single-game sets need buying again
Durability	✅	❌ Plastic boards warp and break
60-day warranty	✅	⚠️ Most gifts have no guarantee
Compact for travel	✅	❌ Board games need a big flat surface

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ No batteries
✅ Ages 3 to 80
✅ Two complete games
✅ Lasts years
✅ Guaranteed
✅ Fits a bag

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic wears out
❌ Need charging
❌ Single-age games
❌ Buy separately
❌ Quick to break
⚠️ Unprotected
❌ Heavy and bulky

Perfect gift for any 6th birthday and beyond

Was £57.99

Wooden Family Games Set: £31.73

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions aunties ask us

Which game for which age?

Start with Memory Match at age 3; Shut The Box clicks around age 5 or 6 when they understand numbers and turn-taking. Both work together at any age from 3 upwards. Buying for a 6th birthday? This set is the one. The child will play both, parents will join in, and it'll still be pulled out at 12.

Is this worth the price compared to plastic sets?

A plastic game costs less upfront and breaks in two years. This set plays for 10 years, passes to siblings or cousins, and feels like a proper gift, not a toy. That's pennies per game over a decade. As one buyer put it: worth every penny full price. You're buying heirloom, not consumption.

Will it arrive in time for the birthday?

Ships within 2 to 3 business days. Order by 2pm and it arrives the next day in most UK postcodes. Gift wrapping is available at checkout, and our packaging has saved Christmas more than once. Leigh Hemmings told us: arrived next day, saved Christmas.

Is the wood really solid, or is it veneer?

Solid wood, hand-finished, no plastic parts. You'll feel the weight in your hands. John A summed it up: not the usual tat from China. Karen Pepper added: toys that don't break after five minutes of play. 60-day warranty backs it. If it's not right, you have until 31 January 2027 to return it.

How much does it cost?

The Wooden Family Games Set is £31.73 today (down from £57.99). 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.

Perfect gift for any 6th birthday and beyond

Was £57.99

Wooden Family Games Set: £31.73

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 built this set in 1795, games meant wood, dice, and people around a table. We still believe that. This Wooden Family Games Set is two games from that tradition: one teaches numbers and risk, the other teaches memory and patience. No batteries, no screens, no parts to lose. Just solid wood, hand-finished, made to be played for years and passed on. We've made over 100 million games across 231 years. We know what endures.

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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