Janod - Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game - 11 Fish, 2 Rods

The Janod magnetic wooden fishing game is the classic done properly. Ten wooden fish, one shark and two wooden rods, all stylishly presented - simple enough for a two-year-old to grasp immediately and competitive enough that older siblings join in.

Two rods means two players

This is the detail that matters. A single-rod fishing game is a solo activity with an adult watching; two rods make it a race. Siblings play it against each other, adults get drawn in, and the shark becomes the prize everyone is competing for. Turn-taking, fair play and graceful losing all get practised without anyone announcing that they are being practised.

What is included

• 10 wooden fish in bright colours, each with a metal fixing for the magnet
• 1 wooden shark - the trophy catch
• 2 wooden fishing rods with magnetic ends
• Stylish presentation, suitable for gifting straight from the shelf
• Designed for children from around 2 years, with wide appeal above

Genuinely good for coordination

Landing a small magnet on a small target while holding a rod at arm's length is precise work. Young children start by dragging the rod until something sticks; within a few sessions they are aiming. That progression is hand-eye coordination developing in real time, and it happens because the game is fun rather than because anyone is drilling it.

Wood, not plastic

Wooden pieces have weight, which changes how a child handles them and how long they survive. There is no battery, no motor, no spinning pond that breaks in a month - just pieces that can be dropped, chewed, stood on and put back in the box. It is the sort of toy that ends up at grandparents' houses and is still working a decade later.

Screen-free, quiet, and equally at home on the living room floor or a holiday house table. A safe gift choice for a wide age range.