Although the exact origins of Dominoes are unknown it is believed the game evolved from a game called Alquerque played in ancient Egypt as early as 600 B.C.
Jaques were making Dominoes sets and game tiles as early as 1795. The game features in our early pattern books and it would appear that the Dominoes were almost certainly made from ivory.
Standard domino sets today include 28 pieces, each of which consists of a line dividing it into two squares and a number of spots (or 'pips') in each square end. Standard domino sets have ends ranging from zero to six spots. Dominoes are rather generic gaming devices, like playing cards. Many different games can be played with a set of garden or giant Dominoes.
The 20970 Garden and Backyard Dominoes set from Jaques features 28 giant dominoes tiles for the backyard. The wooden tiles themselves are hand sprayed and the dots are beautifully hand applied. Each piece measures 7 x 3 1/2 x 1/2".
Jaques giant dominoes sets are great for playing dominoes on the patio or even on a beautiful lawn.
A fantastic quality garden or backyard Dominoes Set from Jaques of London, the oldest sports and games manufacturer in the world.