THE MAIN EVENT
FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT
WHO WILL BE GRAND CHAMPION?
RULES & TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
Don’t understand the detail, no problem. Remember our Tournament Team will be there on the day to facilitate competition activities.
- Machines used during the Tournament will be the West Coast Pinball Festival’s dedicated Tournament Bank of 10 pre-selected machines.
- Qualifying will be conducted across all 10-machines in Best Game format. Note. Players are not paired together for head to head matches, instead they play single-player games.
- Competitors will receive one attempt at each machine and score points based on their ranking against other players in the competition. Players will be awarded an additional 2 attempts, for which they can choose any machine to better their previous ranking.
- The scoring format to be used is the INDISC format (100/97/95…).
- Following qualifying, the top players will be selected to proceed to the finals (the cut-off will be selected based on total number of players and time remaining – min. 3 players).
- The finals will be played as a head-to-head bracket elimination format.
- The scoring from the Final round will determine the final podium positions of the Tournament.
- Any ties in the Final will be broken by a single game play-off on a machine chosen at random using a list randomiser. The results of the tie-break play-off will determine the final positions of both players.
- No competitor at any time shall interfere with another competitor, or manipulate any machine – this will result in instant disqualification from the Tournament.
- “Nudging” is permitted as part of pinball competitive play, however any rough handling of machines during game-play will forfeit the match (loss) and in extreme cases result in disqualification.
TOURNAMENT INFO
As the name implies, this one is the Main Event – The West Coast Pinball Festival Tournament.
Over two action packed days competitors from all walks of life and experience levels will flip for their chance to be immortalised forever and crowned Grand Champion.
With significant interest from interstate players but Covid restrictions still in place across some borders, we could see the silverware remain in Western Australia for another year.
No experience in competitive pinball is necessary to participate, our friendly Tournament Team will be on-hand to facilitate the action every step of the way.
Tournament Entry: $TBA
Note. Tournament entries are additional to Festival Entry Passes and can only be purchased on the day at the Festival.
IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES
TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
Tournament Director: Brett Smith
Scoring Officials: TBC
IFPA Representative: Brett Smith
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT SCORING
TOURNAMENT INFO
As the name implies, this one is the Main Event – The West Coast Pinball Festival Tournament.
Over two action packed days competitors from all walks of life and experience levels will flip for their chance to be immortalised forever and crowned the inaugural Grand Champion.
With significant interest from interstate players but Covid restrictions still in place across some borders, we could still see the silverware remain in Western Australia for another year.
No experience in competitive pinball is necessary to participate, our friendly Tournament Team will be on-hand to facilitate the action every step of the way.
Tournament Entry: $TBA
Note. Tournament entries are additional to Festival Entry Passes and can only be purchased on the day at the Festival.
IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES
TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
Tournament Director: TBA
Scoring Officials: TBA
IFPA Representative: Brett Smith
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT SCORING
RULES & TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
Don’t understand the detail, no problem. Remember our Tournament Team will be there on the day to facilitate competition activities.
-
Machines used during the Tournament will be the West Coast Pinball Festival’s dedicated Tournament Bank of 10 pre-selected machines.
- Qualifying will be conducted across all 10-machines in Best Game format. Note. Players are not paired together for head to head matches, instead they play single-player games.
- Competitors will receive one attempt at each machine and score points based on their ranking against other players in the competition. Players will be awarded an additional 2 attempts, for which they can choose any machine to better their previous ranking.
- The scoring format to be used is the INDISC format (100/97/95…).
- Following qualifying, the top players will be selected to proceed to the finals (the cut-off will be selected based on total number of players and time remaining – min. 3 players).
- The finals will be played as a head-to-head bracket elimination format.
- The scoring from the Womens Final round will determine the final podium positions of the Tournament.
- Any ties in the Womens Final will be broken by a single game play-off on a machine chosen at random using a list randomiser. The results of the tie-break play-off will determine the final positions of both players.
- No competitor at any time shall interfere with another competitor, or manipulate any machine – this will result in instant disqualification from the Tournament.
- “Nudging” is permitted as part of pinball competitive play, however any rough handling of machines during game-play will forfeit the match (loss) and in extreme cases result in disqualification.
TOURNAMENT PARTNERS
RESULTS
QUALIFYING
Official results will be published here following competition.
FINALS
Official results will be published here following competition.
GALLERY
A selection of media gallery items will be posted here and on socials during the event.
PLAY COMPETITIVE PINBALL
Did you know? Competitive pinball events for players of all ages and abilities are regularly held by local representatives of the IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association).
Compete for fun and earn points towards increasing your world-ranking. To find out more and register FREE to play, head over to the IFPA web site!
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