House of Marbles – Tiddlywinks Traditional Games

The six counters of each colour are known as 'winks'. If an officially approved mat is not available, a blanket or rug spread over a table can be used. On an ideal surface, when a wink is flicked by a larger counter known as a 'squidger', it should take off at an angle of 30-45 degrees rather than scooting along the surface or going straight up.