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Although the name of John Jaques is mainly synonymous with Croquet and Table Tennis, having been responsible for the introduction of these games in 1851 and 1890 respectively, the Company, which celebrated 200 years of family ownership in 1995, offers many other firm family favourites including the Snooker, Pool and Soccer Tables shown in this web site.

After setting up in business as wood, bone and ivory turners in 1795, John Jaques introduced their famous Staunton Chess in 1839, and this is now the standard chess design throughout the world and used for all major championships. Other 'firsts' for Jaques were such favourites as Happy Families, Snap, Ludo, Halma, Counties of England, Snakes and Ladders etc., etc.

In the early 1800s John Jaques were the leading makers of turned ivory billiard balls and now produce a comprehensive range of snooker and pool tables and equipment. A collection of popular soccer tables and air hockey tables have recently been developed, including a revolutionary first - an outdoor all-weather soccer table.

Several other new products are launched within this web site; including the Premier League Pool and Cleveland American Pool Tables.

We hope you will like these Jaques games; we are confident you will like the Jaques quality!