The Wildwoods, NJ – June 19, 2025 – The Wildwoods concluded the 102nd Annual National Marbles Tournament, celebrating the crowning of the new King and Queen of Marbles.
Champion marble shooters from across the country gathered in the Wildwoods to compete in the 102nd Annual National Marbles Tournament from June 16 through June 19, all vying for the title of “King” and “Queen” of Marbles.
After four full days of fierce competition involving over 50 players and 1,200 total games played, the King and Queen grand champions were announced. This year’s marbles champions were Vincent Ruiz, 12, of Standing Stone, TN, and Elise Peterson, 12, of Allegheny Co., PA.
The Wildwood Marbles Tournament, which took place at the renowned Ringer Stadium on the Wildwood Avenue Beach, just off the Wildwoods Boardwalk, is a true slice of Americana founded in 1922, featuring four days of thrilling matches, showcasing the skills and strategies of some of the nation’s most talented marble players. The tournament has long been cherished as a testament to the enduring nature of friendly competition and the artistry of the game of marbles. Over the past century, the tournament has brought together players from near and far, fostering camaraderie, sportsmanship, and a deep appreciation for the game’s rich history.
The “Mibsters” – male and female marble players ages 8-14 – qualified for the competition by winning local tournaments throughout the United States. They vied for national honors, college scholarships, and an array of other prizes and awards during the annual tournament.
The marbles game played during the tournament, ‘Ringer,’ begins by placing 13 marbles in the form of an “X” in a 10-foot circle, with players then alternating shots to knock marbles out of the ring. The winner is the individual who is first to shoot seven marbles out of the ring.
On Thursday, June 19, at 5:30 p.m., following the coronation of the King and Queen of Marbles, the National Marbles Tournament welcomes Mibsters to meet Leah Lee, author of Pudgy Knuckles, A Mibster’s Story, at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, located at 3306 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood. Celebrate the National Marbles Tournament and hear Leah Lee share her story of coaching national champion marbles players and hosting competitions.
The tournament will return again for its 103rd year June 15 – 18 where a new King and Queen will be crowned.
For additional information, visit www.nationalmarblestournament.org message or call 412-913-1184.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
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