Fall 2009 - Winter 2010 Tournament Schedule

• Jan 23rd 2010
• Feb 13th 2010
• Mar 20th 2010
• April 10th 2010
• May 8th 2010
• Entrance fee is $20 per person
• Doors Open at noon, registration is from noon to 1pm.
• The tournament officially starts at 1pm.
• We offer $5 discount for each new person you bring!

Featuring: Arcade games, pinball machines, jukeboxes, pool tables, bubble hockey, air hockey, foosball tables, countertops, redemption games, vending machines, office furniture and many more items!

• Viewing: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
• Auction starts: 11:30 AM
• $200.00 100% refundable bidding deposit in cash or certified cheque
• 20% payment of purchased goods on day of sale
• Removal of items on auction day or by 6:00 PM Monday, December 7th
• Auctioneer: M. Taaffe

Download flyer (5MB .PDF)

Fall 2009 - Winter 2010 Tournament Schedule

• Dec 5th 2009
• Jan 23rd 2010
• Feb 13th 2010
• Mar 20th 2010
• April 10th 2010
• May 8th 2010
• Entrance fee is $20 per person
• Doors Open at noon, registration is from noon to 1pm.
• The tournament officially starts at 1pm.
• We offer $5 discount for each new person you bring!

Welcome to Gamercamp, Toronto's newest gathering for game developers and enthusiasts!

• Gamercamp celebrates the artistry, history, and creativity behind the games that kept you up all night and well into the next day. Get inspired by fresh ideas from passionate, knowledgable speakers, an open demo stage for Toronto's best and up-and-coming, and an exhibition from Canada's first arcade museum.
• We started Gamercamp out of an obsession for video games and a belief that the the journey to how games are made is as fun as the games themselves. For example, we dig retro games not only in a nostalgic sense but also how they are applicable to game development today. New classics like Shadow Complex and platforms like the iPhone are taking things back to priority one: smart, stream-lined design to produce addictive, can't-get-enough fun games.
• So if you begged with tears to get an NES, thought quarters were the only coin worth keeping, or spent entire weekends sketching out side-scroller levels, join us for a day for the love of game.
• Welcome to our unique closing party 1UP! After a packed day of all things gamer, what better way to end than with unlimited freeplay of original and rare arcade games from the Replay Arcade Museum. So roll-up those sleeves and get ready to relive your favourite arcade memories, this is going to be a blast from the past!
• Entrance fee is $15 per person

Our 1st annual Fall Pinball festival is scheduled for November 20th, 21st, and 22nd at the Merchant's Square Mall in Allentown, PA.

• Pinfest will take place within the hall of Merchant's Square. For those of you that remember, this was the former location of the Allentown Pinball Wizards convention which was the spring board to what it is today
• Our venue is approximately 10,000 square feet. Additional space can be made available in the upper level for seminars or other show related activities if warranted. We will update our site as more information becomes available so remember to check back often.
• P3 Tournament

12 Canadian game championships in one weekend !

• Great Canadian Pinball Championship
• Great Canadian Table Hockey Championship
• Great Canadian Halo Championship
• Great Canadian Forza 2 Championship
• Great Canadian Slot Car Championship
• Great Canadian Rock, Paper & Scissors
• Great Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame Trivia
• Great Canadian Star Trek Trivia
• Great Canadian Trivia Championship
• Great Canadian Scrabble Tournament
• Great Canadian Paper Airplane Contest
• Great Canadian Chess Championship

Fall 2009 - Winter 2010 Tournament Schedule

• Nov 21st 2009
• Dec 5th 2009
• Jan 23rd 2010
• Feb 13th 2010
• Mar 20th 2010
• April 10th 2010
• May 8th 2010
• Entrance fee is $20 per person
• Doors Open at noon, registration is from noon to 1pm.
• The tournament officially starts at 1pm.
• We offer $5 discount for each new person you bring!

Over $10,000 in Prizing and Giveaways!

Top Prize: New NBA STERN Pinball Machine (Retail Value $5190) + $1,000 Cash!

• Players of all skill levels are welcome
• Arcade Auction Sale with over 120 Arcade games, Jukeboxes, Pinball Machines & much more (Saturday Oct 24)
• Donkey Kong Challenge!
• The Playdium Store Tournament Weekend Sale!
• Bring your kids! Favourite arcade games on Freeplay + Free Kids pinball tournament!
• WPPR (World Pinball Player Rankings) will be awarded.

Tournament Format:

• Your registration entitles you to a qualification round that can take place on Friday Oct 23rd (early qualification), Saturday Oct 24th (main qualification) or the morning of Sunday Oct 25th (late qualification). Each player’s qualification round will include 4 pinball games on recently released STERN pinball machines. The players score will be determined by a point system for each machine, with the highest score on a particular machine receiving the most points. The players combined points of all machines will then be added together and used for ranking purposes.
• From qualification scores, the top 30 ranked players + 2 randomly drawn wildcard spots not in the top 30 (32 players total) will then advance to the playoff rounds held on Sunday Oct 25th. Playoff rounds will take place with the best 2 out of 3 pinball game eliminations with the winner of each series moving on to the next round. The top 8 ranked players from qualification scores will receive a 1st and 2nd round bye, while players ranked 9 through 16 receive a 1st round bye.

Playoff Matchups

• First round pairings: 17 vs. 32, 18 vs. 31, 19 vs. 30, 20 vs. 29, 21 vs. 28, 22 vs. 27, 23 vs. 26, 24 vs. 25.
• Second round pairings: 9 vs. 24/25 1st round winner, 10 vs. 23/26 winner, 11 vs. 22/27 winner, 12 vs. 21/28 winner, 13 vs. 20/29, 14 vs. 19/30 winner, 15 vs. 18/31 winner, 16 vs. 17/32 winner
• Third round pairings: 1 vs. 16/17/32 2nd round winner, 2 vs. 15/18/31 winner, 3 vs. 14/19/30 winner, 4 vs. 13/20/29 winner, 5 vs. 12/21/28 winner, 6 vs. 11/22/27 winner, 7 vs. 10/23/26 winner, 8 vs. 9/24/25 winner
• The rest of the rounds will follow with the final 2 players competing for the grand prize of the new STERN Pinball machine and the title: 2009 Canadian Pinball Champion.
• Players who are unsatisfied with their initial qualifying performance may purchase additional qualification rounds at the cost of $10 each (Includes 3 additional games). The player will then be ranked according to their best combined top scores for each machine with their lowest scores being eliminated.
• Event Schedule: :
  • Fri Oct 23 Early Qualification 2pm - 8pm
  • Sat Oct 24 Main Qualification 10am - 8pm
  • Sat Oct 24 Arcade Auction Sale 10am - 4pm
  • Sat Oct 24 Donkey Kong Challenge 10am - 6pm
  • Sat Oct 24 Kids Tournament 12pm - 4pm
  • Sun Oct 25 Late Qualification 9am - 12pm
  • Sun Oct 25 Playoff Rounds 1pm - 6pm

Prizes

• Overall Tournament :
  • 1st Place - $1000 + Pinball
  • 2nd Place - $ 1,000.00
  • 3rd Place - $ 500.00
  • 4th Place - $ 250.00
  • 5th Place - $ 200.00
  • 6th - 8th Place - $ 100.00
  • 9th-16th Place - $ 50.00
• Top Qualifying Scores :
  • 1st Place - $ 200.00
  • 2nd Place - $ 100.00
  • 3rd Place - $ 50.00

Tournament FAQ’s:

• Q: How will I know my ranking during the tournament?
  A: The Playdium Store will have projection screens updating rankings in real time at the tournament, rankings will also be posted periodically at www.theplaydiumstore.com
• Q: Do I have to attend all qualification dates?
  A: No, players can qualify on Friday Oct 23rd, Saturday Oct 24th or the morning of Sunday Oct 25th. However, it is NOT recommended to leave your qualification attempt until the end.
• Q: What pinball machines will be used for the tournament?
  A: The names of the pinball machines will not be released until the weekend of the tournament.
• Q: Will this tournament qualify for ranking purposes for IFPA
  A: Yes, we are sanctioned by the IFPA and the tournament is eligible for ranking.

Keep posted here for the lastest information and details about the next 2009 Pinball Expo (Wednesday October 14 to Sunday October 18, 2009), which is open to the public. Note the hotel for Pinball Expo, the location is the Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling Illinois 60090 (866-716-8104). Expo 2009 is the must-see pinball exposition of the year with many events, including the Flip-Out 2009 Pinball Tournament and a group tour of the Stern Pinball factory. Pinball Expo has been expanded to start on Wednesday. This was done to fit in functions like the Wednesday night Expo Bumper Blast free party, the PinBrawl 9.5 & Pinball Circus tournaments, and added semainars.

Two big days of arcade fun. GAMES FREE to PLAY!

Pinball machines, video games, juke boxes, slot machines.

Lots of door prizes.

Outdoor flea market.

Kids and adults pinball machine tournaments.

Everyone gets a chance to win a free pinball machine!

Featuring: Arcade games, pinball machines, jukeboxes, pool tables, bubble hockey, air hockey, foosball tables, countertops, redemption games, vending machines, office furniture and many more items!

• Viewing: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
• Auction starts: 11:30 AM
• $200.00 100% refundable bidding deposit in cash or certified cheque
• 20% payment of purchased goods on day of sale
• Removal of items on auction day or by 6:00 PM Monday, September 14
• Auctioneer: M. Taaffe

Download flyer (5MB .PDF)

Crazy Carl's Movie House is hosting the summer 2009 "Michigan Classic Pinball Tournament", Sunday August 30th, 2009 with cash prizes ($100 to $500 typically, depending on the number of entries) and trophies. FREE entry and play for those that are recently unemployed or that are current or retired from Military service. Come down and play some pinball, and maybe win some money (but definately have some fun!) There's even a kid's tournament too.

The unique thing about this pinball tournament are the games being used. These are all "old school" style EM (electro-mechanical, pre-solidstate) pinball machines from the 1970s, all fully restored, and all play great! If you remember playing pinball "back in the day", these are probably the games you played on!

• Official rules are available here.
• There will be an OPEN division and a kids division.
• Tournament will be held on Six 1970s Classic Electro Mechanical pinball machines.
• Other games will be available for fun play and mini-tournaments.
• WPPR (World Pinball Player Rankings) will be awarded.

Registration

• At the door - just show up on August 30th and sign up!
• Pre-register, send an e-mail to michiganpinball@yahoo.com with your full name and which division you are entering. Pre-registration entitles you to ONE FREE entry into your division!

Entry Fees

• All tournament games will be set to free play.
• Open Pinball Division:
  • $15 one-time registration fee per entrant. (Waived if you are a veteran or unemployed due to the recent downturn.)
  • $3 for two qualifying attempts. Each attempt allows you to play 1 game. Enter as often as you like. (Recently unemployed and veterans will receive 6 free qualifying attempts!)
• Kids Pinball Division:
  • Limited to kids 10 years of age and under
  • $5 registration fee
  • $1 per qualifying attempt

Prizes

• Open Pinball Division:
  • 1st Place - 30% of prize pool. Arcade Game and Trophy
  • 2nd Place - 25% of prize pool and Trophy
  • 3rd Place - 20% of prize pool and Trophy
  • 4th Place - 15% of prize pool
  • 5th Place - 10% of prize pool
• Kids Pinball Division:
  • 1st Place - 50% of prize pool and Trophy
  • 2nd Place - 30% of prize pool and Trophy
  • 3rd Place - 20% of prize pool and Trophy

(Arcade game prizes may be substituted with equal value arcade game)

Niagara Falls Pinball Gameroom Show is Partnering with Smokin' Eagles International BBQ cook-off at the Summit Mall in Niagara falls, USA for a weekend of fun family entertainment.

• BBQ Chicken and Ribs the whole weekend!
• BEER tent on site
• Air-Conditioned Gameroom show in the malls biggest store
• FREE fire works at Niagara Falls on Friday and Sunday Night
• Try your luck at one of three world class Casinos
• All Games set on FREE play
• $10/day adult admission (includes free admission for up to 2 kids, age 5 and under)

Total Prize Package: $36,500!

PAPA is a players' organization devoted to promoting pinball as a form of recreation and competitive sport. PAPA sponsors international tournaments, operates the PAPA Advanced Rating System (PARS), and encourages the spread of the "pinball bug" from player to player.

PAPA 12 features six divisions of play, three of which are skill divisions. There is no official doubles play (except for mini-tournaments), and we do not have a separate Women's division. Women are capable players just like anyone else, and should enter in whichever division they choose!

The three skill divisions are designated A, B, and C. The C division is suitable for casual players, first-time competitors, and other novices. The B division is suitable for players with league or tournament experience, or anyone looking for a greater challenge and potential reward. The A division is for league or tournament champions and other world-class players.

The special divisions may be entered by any player who meets requirements, independent of entries in other divisions. The Juniors division is open to players 16 years of age or younger. The Seniors division is open to players 50 years of age or older. The Classics division is open to all players, and utilizes only pinball machines released at least 20 years before the date of the tournament; Classics will always include some electromechanical models.

The Michigan Open will be held June 20th, 2009 10:30 AM to 9 PM at:

Marvins Marvelous Mechanical Museum
31005 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Registration: You can Register for the tournament 1 of 2 ways:

• At the door - just show up on June 20th and sign up!
• Pre-register, send an e-mail to michiganpinball@yahoo.com with your full name and which division you are entering. Pre-registration entitles you to one free entry into your division!

There will be four divisions:

• A - for expert players.
• B - for Novice and Intermediate players ONLY.
• Youth - for players 13 years of age and under.
• EM - Played on a EM (pre-computer) machine.

Finals rounds will be two player games on selected machines - best 2 out 3 advances.

Games to be used in the tournament:

• Lord of the Rings
• The Simpsons Pinball Party
• Funhouse
• Pirates of the Carribean
• Family Guy
• Stern Indiana Jones
• El Dorado (1975)

WPPR (World Pinball Player Rankings) will be awarded for A Division.

Entry Fees: (Note - all tournament games will be set to free play - no quarters required)

• A Division - $5 per entry. Each entry allows you to play 1 qualifying game on any 1 of the 4 qualifying machines.
• B Division - $3 per entry. Each entry allows you to play 1 qualifying game on any 1 of the 4 qualifying machines.
• Youth Division - $1 per entry. Each entry allows you to play 1 qualifying game on the Youth machine.
• EM Division - $2 per entry. Each entry allows you to play 1 qualifying game on the EM machine.

Prizes will be paid out as follows:

• A, B, Youth, EM Division
  • 1st Place - 50% of prize pool for respective division. First Place Trophy.
  • 2nd Place - 30% of prize pool for respective division and Trophy.
  • 3rd Place - 20% prize pool for received for respective division and Trophy.