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Playoffs poll

Please reply ASAP to the poll asking whether you plan to attend the playoffs on July 12.

ToPL makes great showing at Michigan tournament

League members placed 2nd, 5th, 8th and 11th in A division; 2nd in B division; and 4th in the EM division! Best league performances go to John Flitton (2nd — A division), Les Kowal (2nd — B division), and Zeus Manolis (4th — EM division).

New sponsor

ToPL welcomes Orlando vacation property Maison Du Soleil as our newest sponsor.

New sponsor

April 20 was our first visit to Grand Prix Kartways, where we got to play pinball, enjoy beer and tons of nachos, and unforgettable go-kart racing. We thank them for their support.

New sponsor

Thanks to the Pingame Journal for providing prizes to the league.

Pinball news feed

The home page now features an hourly update on the latest pinball news. Enjoy staying informed on the latest developments!

"It's more fun to compete!"

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.

[Image: Charles being a spoilsport when losing his ball]

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.

Locations for league nights include downtown arcades, but especially 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?

Pinball news

Courtesy of PinballNews.com

NBA - The In-Depth Review Pt 1

26 May 2009 | 8:00 am

We explore Stern's NBA game, showing you the outside, the inside and the underside. We explain how every feature works and even bring you some of the in-game music.

SHOWS SPECIAL

26 May 2009 | 8:00 am

The pinball show season is in full swing and we've got a bumper bundle of six new reports from first-time and established events in Italy, Germany, the UK and three in the US.

SWISS WATCH

26 May 2009 | 8:00 am

Three nights, three different pinball clubs. It was too good an opportunity to miss. So we packed our skis and headed to Zürich.

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

26 May 2009 | 8:00 am

A new pinball museum opens in the UK. With a range of pinballs from the flipperless to the dot matrix, bowlers, shooting games and a penny arcade, we had to pay a visit. So we did.

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 2

26 May 2009 | 8:00 am

This time we're in Las Vegas to check in at the Pinball Hall Of Fame and find pinball in the sky over Fremont Street.

SUPER JACK-POT

26 May 2009 | 8:00 am

We all need a lift sometimes, so Todd Andersen shows us how to build a pinball jack out of inexpensive plumbing supplies.

MORE ZIZZLE

26 May 2009 | 8:00 am

Home pinball company Zizzle have added a new model to their range which brings five classic Atari video games onto the playfield.