THE ENGLISH TIDDLYWINKS ASSOCIATION

(ETwA)

  • The adult version of the game of tiddlywinks started in January 1955.
  • The English Tiddlywinks Association (ETwA) was set up in 1958.
  • ETwA's objectives are to promote the game and coordinate winking activities in England and the rest of the United Kingdom.
  • To this end, ETwA:
    • maintains the official rules of tiddlywinks
    • arranges tiddlywinks tournaments
    • publishes the journal Winking World
    • keeps winks players in touch with what's going on

Interested people are recommended first to read the list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQ).

🆕 A new version of the ratings program, with calculations backdated to 1985, has been released.
🆕 A training tournament featuring Tom Scott will be held in the Wilkins Room, Downing, on 11th of September.
🆕 The London Open will be held in The Haverstock on Sunday 28th of September.
🆕 The National Pairs is booked in the Vernon Harcourt Room of St Hilda’s College, Oxford on the weekend of the 25th-26th of October.
🆕 Information on later tournaments can be found on the Events page.

Players are invited to subscribe to the ETwA mailing list: simply send an email asking to subscribe to info

Last updated 4 September 2025 info
The ETwA WWW site is maintained by Patrick Barrie and Andrew Garrard.