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The wooden memory game they keep coming back to

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Builds memory
No batteries
All ages play
Solid wood
Hand-finished
Plays for years
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

The game that holds their attention without a screen in sight

Most memory games feel cheap and break after a few weeks. This one is different. Made from solid wood and weighted in your hand, it's built to last long enough to pass down. Every game sharpens focus, recall, and turn-taking in a way that matters.

You get the gift that stays in the cupboard and gets pulled out year after year, not the one that ends up in landfill by summer.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you receive

Ready to play straight out of the box. No assembly, no missing pieces, no fuss.

Complete wooden memory game with coloured pegs and dice

In the box

The game board and pegs

Solid wood board with 10 removable coloured pegs that hide beneath. Pegs lift to reveal the colour underneath, and the challenge is remembering where each one sits after they are shuffled.

✓ 10 pegs in 5 colours
✓ Hand-finished board
✓ Pegs are smooth and easy for small hands to grip

Play style

Built for hands to hold

The pegs are weighted and sized right for children from age 3 upwards, and adults enjoy the tactile feel just as much. No tiny parts, no choking hazard.

✓ Pegs fit comfortably in small hands
✓ Smooth finish, splinter-free
✓ Suitable from age 3+

Mother and daughter playing the game together

Play style

2 to 4 players, all ages

Works for a 4-year-old playing alone, a grandmother and grandchild together, or a family game night. The challenge scales naturally: younger players go slower, older players remember more.

✓ 2 to 4 players
✓ Plays in 5 to 10 minutes
✓ Everyone wins by remembering

Buying for a 5th or 6th birthday? This is the one.

Was £21.99

Wooden Memory Game: £13.99

While they play

What grows while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Memory and recall

Each game trains short-term memory. Kids learn to hold a pattern in their head and retrieve it. Over time, they naturally get faster and remember more pegs.

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Patience and focus

No timer, no rush. Players learn to concentrate on one thing until it's done, and to wait their turn without distraction.

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Turn-taking and chat

A game around the table means talking, laughing, and cheering each other on. Social skills happen quietly while everyone is focused on the pegs.

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Logic and strategy

After a few plays, kids work out that remembering one colour helps them find its pairs. Basic strategy emerges naturally.

What families say about Jaques of London

Real buyers, real words

★★★★★

"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.

Lift the pegs one by one

Players take turns lifting a peg to reveal the colour underneath, then put it back. The goal is to find matching pairs.

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Hold the pattern in your head

As pegs are revealed, remember which colours sit where. The more pegs lifted, the harder it gets.

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Match and win

Find a pair and keep both pegs. The player with the most pairs at the end wins, but everyone's memory improved.

Why this matters right now

23,000+ Orders from families who know Jaques Wooden Memory Game is played in homes across the UK. Parents and grandparents come back because it works.

60 days Guarantee against fault If the wood cracks, the finish flakes, or the pegs split, we replace it. We stand behind the build.

5 to 15 mins One game, all attention Fast enough to play between breakfast and school, long enough to matter. No fidgeting, no phones.

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 solid wood beats plastic every time

	Jaques Wooden Memory Game	Cheap Alternatives
Lasts for years of play	✅	❌ Plastic cracks and pegs snap
Feels good in the hand	✅	❌ Thin plastic, hollow, cheap
Can pass it down	✅	❌ Disposable, not heirloom
No batteries or charging	✅	❌ Electronic games need power
Hand-finished, splinter-free	✅	⚠️ Rough edges on budget sets
Played together, not alone	✅	❌ Screens isolate kids
60-day guarantee included	✅	❌ Generic warranty only

Jaques

✅ Years of play
✅ Feels right
✅ Pass it on
✅ No batteries
✅ Hand-finished
✅ Social play
✅ 60-day promise

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic snaps
❌ Feels cheap
❌ Throw away
❌ Batteries die
⚠️ Rough edges
❌ Solo screens
❌ No protection

Buying for a 5th or 6th birthday? This is the one.

Was £21.99

Wooden Memory Game: £13.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions you have before you buy

What age is it really for?

From 3 years old and up. A 3-year-old plays by lifting pegs and learning colours. A 6-year-old remembers patterns and wins by strategy. Adults play and genuinely enjoy it. One buyer put it best: 'Perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday' (Catherine McCulloch) because it grows with them.

Is it actually worth more than the plastic version?

Yes. This board is solid wood, hand-finished, and weighted to last. The pegs won't crack after 3 weeks of play. One parent said it plainly: 'Worth every penny full price' (Manda Monium). Think of it as a cost-per-year: played for 10 years, that's pennies per game. Then pass it on.

How do I know the quality is real?

Solid wood, hand-finished, no shortcuts. Real buyers say it best: 'Not the usual tat from China' (John A) and 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play' (Karen Pepper). It comes with a 60-day guarantee and 30-day returns, so you can check for yourself.

What if they get bored?

They don't. The game stays challenging because memory itself gets sharper with play. After a week, they remember more pegs faster. After a month, they invent house rules and play variants. It's boring once, then it clicks, and then it's hard again.

How much does it cost?

The Wooden Memory Game is £13.99 today (down from £21.99). 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.

Buying for a 5th or 6th birthday? This is the one.

Was £21.99

Wooden Memory Game: £13.99

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.

Jaques has made games since 1795 because we know that the best toys are tactile, simple, and built to last. We use solid wood and finish every piece by hand because shortcuts end up in landfill. This memory game sits in that tradition: no batteries, no screens, no planned obsolescence. Just a game that teaches focus and patience, made to be passed down. That's why families keep coming back.

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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