Date:
Tiddlywinks was originally released in 1888.
Publisher:
Various publishers have released the game of Tiddlywinks.
Designer:
Tiddlywinks was originally invented by Joseph Assheton Fincher.
Why It's Significant (in 25 words or less):
Tiddlywinks is an almost universally recognized game, and one of the earliest parlor games to become a true fad.
More About Tiddlywinks:
Originally called Tiddledy-Winks, this game was a huge fad among adults in the 1890s. Although often derided as a simple child's game, Tiddlywinks continues to have its share of serious adult players today. At its most basic, players compete to flick disks into a container.
