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).

🆕 The Oxford Open will be held on 21st and 22nd of February in University and St Catherine’s College (respectively), Oxford.
🆕 The Annapolis January Individual Pairs was won by Alex Petrocelli.
🆕 The Cambridge Open was won by Patrick Barrie.
🆕 In the Silver Wink, CUTwC defeated OUTS 75½-36½.

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

Last updated 4 February 2026 info
The ETwA WWW site is maintained by Patrick Barrie and Andrew Garrard.