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Site newsNew sponsorToPL welcomes our newest sponsor: baker Cyndi, whose sweet temptations can be found at www.lovestobake.ca . New sponsorCoinTaker.com, our newest sponsor, offers a full range of bright, low-heat LED lights. Andrew Aiken wins Fall 2009 playoffsAs reported on PinballRankings.com, Andrew won our playoffs last Dec. 6, with John Flitton earning 2nd place and Maurice Pelletier coming in 3rd. Sean O’Neil wins 2nd Canadian Pinball ChampionshipIn a marathon finals match which almost lasted until 11:00 PM, Toronto's own Sean O’Neil won the second CPC, earning $1,000 in cash and a brand new Stern NBA pin. |
The Toronto Pinball League (ToPL) is an organization that brings together people who love to play pinball competitively. You don't have to be an expert to play with us, but pinball wizards are welcome! We are always looking for new players who are enthusiastic about the exciting game of pinball and can spare a Monday night. Since 1995, the league has served pinball lovers of all stripes. Players can learn new tricks or just enjoy the fun of competing. Collectors get to talk shop and get answers to maintenance questions. Currently, the league is about half collectors and half players. If you like playing pinball and live in the greater Toronto area, you are welcome to join us at one of our many locations. We play every Monday starting at 8:00 PM sharp. (We suggest you arrive earlier to warm up.) We can accommodate any number of players, so your friends are welcome as well! If you don't think you have the skill to compete effectively, think again! Players of equal skill are grouped together, ensuring you a fairer chance at winning.
A full season of play lasts 15 weeks, and is followed by the playoffs—a day of pinball, food, and refreshments guaranteed to satisfy the pinball lover in you! League fees are $30/season ($2/week for occasional players), plus a $5 location fee to compensate our hosts who invest time, effort, and parts to keep machines in league-ready shape. New players can try ToPL without paying league fees for their first night. (Location fees always apply.) All league money is reinvested in the prize pool and playoffs food/drink. Prize pool? Yes, that's right—we compete for cash prizes and initials on the Grand Champion trophy at the end of each season. The more players we have, the larger the cash prizes. League nights are held at some commercial locations, but mostly at member's homes, where the machines are kept in top shape—a true joy to play. You'll have access to a wide variety of machines you would normally be unable to play. Do you need more reasons to join ToPL?
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Pinball newsCourtesy of PinballNews.com AVATAR21 July 2010 | 8:00 pm We get our first look at Stern's new Avatar game. Based on the 3D cinematic blockbuster, Avatar won't be unobtainium for much longer. TALL STORY21 July 2010 | 8:00 pm Billed as the World's Tallest Pinball, this 28 feet high Space Race amusement machine ensures every player leaves with a prize. IFPA 721 July 2010 | 8:00 pm For our exclusive second report on the IFPA World Pinball Championships we get the full story direct from the man who hosted the event. FATAL ATTRACTION21 July 2010 | 8:00 pm When your balls start becoming attached to each other, errors in your game won't be far behind. John Higgins examines the problem, shows us ways to measure it and looks at the solutions. TIF 201021 July 2010 | 8:00 pm Meanwhile, 4,600 miles away in Milan it's the Torneo Italiano Flipper 2010, or TIF for short. Ad Jonker joins his fellow Dutch players in braving the heat and reports for Pinball News. A SECOND LOOK21 July 2010 | 8:00 pm Four months on from our initial report about the Pinball Hall of Fame, Dug pays them a visit to see how their new home is progressing. |