The game of Skittles has been in existence in various forms in Europe since the 14th Century and is the forerunner to present day 'bowling'.

The game is played by two or more skittles players take turns throwing or bowling a skittles ball at six wooden skittles, trying to knock down more than your opponent.

Included with your purchase of Jaques' Challenge Skittles are nine hand crafted, hardwood garden skittles and three skittle balls all in a handy green canvas carry bag. This Skittles game is modeled after the traditional bottle skittles set design that Jaques made famous.