Here's a list of the upcoming pinball events in the Buffalo area.
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IFPA Sanctioned Events
Jul-05-2019- Dec-14-2019:TCPL Summer/Fall 2019 League IFPA sanctioned 2019 Summer/Fall Season. We play once a month on Fridays. You'll play 6 games each night 2x each with best score counting and compared to rest of players.
6 league nights at various locations around Kitchener/Waterloo/Burlington, then playoffs (Sat., Dec. 14). Need to play in 3 n...
, Kitchener, ON,
Sep-09-2019- Dec-23-2019:Toronto Pinball League The Toronto Pinball League is a weekly league that runs every Monday (taking the occasional Monday off for Holidays/pinball related events)
TOPL runs on a match play format, every week players are placed into Groups of 3 or 4 and are awarded points based on how well they do within their group.
...
266 King Street West, Toronto, ON,
Sep-10-2019- Dec-03-2019:City Pinball Guelph 2019.3 Pinball Season
We will be playing 6 nights, best 4 count. Each night, we will be playing 6 games. Players will be ranked on each machine against the field and earn points for the night.
Top 8 players (unless we have fewer than 16 participants) will make the playoffs. Playoffs will consis...
37 Wyndham Street North, Guelph, ON,
Sep-11-2019- Dec-11-2019:City Pinball 6 week regular season, top 4 weeks count. All players play the same games and are ranked vs. everyone
Playoffs top 16: best 2 out of 3 head to head until 4 players left. When there are 4 players left a 3 game PAPA style round (4-2-1-0) is played to decide the winner.
1669 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON,
Sep-17-2019- Dec-10-2019:Pin Up Pinball League 2019 Season 3
We will play 6 weeks, and count your best 4 weeks. There is $10 registration fee for the season payable your first night. We are moving to Tuesdays. Play can begin at 6:30, but players can play anytime in the evening. We will try to get everything wrapped up by 11pm. All players mu...
247 King Street North, Waterloo, ON,
Sep-20-2019- Dec-20-2019:Salt City Pinball League Salt City Pinball League Season 9
The league meets Friday evenings, once a month for 4 months, September - December, with Finals also in December.
Tentative dates are 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/13, and finals 12/20. Each player's best 3 results out of the 4 meets will count towards the standings....
, North Syracuse, NY,
Sep-21-2019- May-16-2020:2019 - 2020 Buffalo Pinball League Meets once a month in collectors' homes, September - April with playoffs in May. Format is 6 games each session, points based on score with points being cumulative throughout season. Players get a drop the first 4 months, and a drop the second 4 months. Limited to 26 players.
Playoffs are f...
, Buffalo, NY,
Sep-28-2019- Mar-28-2020:WNY Pinball League $20.00 to join limited to 24 players.
Match play 3-4 player groups with points of 3,2,1,0
Start in Sept and fall usually on the 4th sat of every week.
Please check out our facebook group to learn more.
135 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY,
Oct-18-2019- Dec-06-2019:MAPLE Pinball League We will be playing for an 8 week season starting October 18th which will run until December 6th, with playoffs on December 13th. These are Friday nights, and will start at 8:00 PM sharp, with practice starting at 6:30 PM.Format will be 7-5-3-1. Rules can be read at https://www.torontopinballrepai...
245 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON,
Nov-07-2019- Dec-19-2019:Bluffs Pinball League Please see the website for our format and to sign up!
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Dec-01-2019- Dec-31-2019:Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament
This is a month long Selfie Tournament. Players qualify for the Tournament by playing a game around town and submitting their score to the selfie group. The top qualifying score will receive $20.
Match Play Finals will be held after the qualifying is done.
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY,
Dec-03-2019The Pint Selfie League Finals The Top 16 players from the previous month's qualifying will gather at 7 PM (check in by 6:45) to play a 4 game PAPA style playoff. Top 2 from each group will advance to the next round. Tiebreakers will be on a random game selected by the TD.
Top seed gets choice of game bank, which will be pu...
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Dec-05-2019Bluffs Winter Thursday Frenzy A 2.5 hour Flipper Frenzy, ,starting at 7:30. Results will be hidden throughout. There will be no playoffs, the results at the end of the frenzy will stand. $10 per player.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Dec-06-2019Flip Frenzy Fridays at Resurgence Flip Frenzy tournament starting at 6pm with no new games after 8pm. 2 hours of head-to-head play with W-L record determining final standings (wins minus losses). $5 entry fee with $1 going to IFPA. Payouts to top three finishers (50-30-20).
1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY,
Dec-07-2019Pinball Profile World Tour: Silverball Saloon PINBALL PROFILE is coming to The Silverball Saloon in East Rochester, NY...OH MY!!!
Every player gets a Pinball Profile World Tour t-shirt and a $5 food/drink voucher from The Silverball Saloon.
Tons of random prizes to be won from sponsors including Knox Amusement, Comet Pinball, deeproot pi...
135 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY,
Dec-07-2019December Matchplay Group matchplay limited to 28 attendees. Entry fee of $10 per person with all entry fees going towards the prizes for top 3 players. 10 rounds of qualifying, with top 12 making it to the finals.
1669 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON,
Dec-10-2019Hammer City Pinball League Finals 7 weeks of regular season on 6 machines per night.
The top 50% of players will compete in the A Division for the title of Grand Champion.
For all rounds other than the final, Players will play head-to-head, best-of-three matchups between the highest seed and the lowest seed.
The final three...
9 Vanstraalen Street, Hamilton, ON,
Dec-10-2019HCPL Season 5 Final's Side Tournament Best game format on four machines, with 6 attempts. $5's for an entry, and max 1 entry per person. Top 4 will play a four round four player matchplay, with 4, 2,1,0 scoring for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th.
9 Vanstraalen Street, Hamilton, ON,
Dec-12-2019Bluffs Winter Thursday Frenzy A 2.5 hour Flipper Frenzy, ,starting at 7:30. Results will be hidden throughout. There will be no playoffs, the results at the end of the frenzy will stand. $10 per player.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Dec-13-2019Elvira Launch Party DRAPL presents the Elvira Launch Party in conjunction with Player One Amusement Group! Doors Open at 6 pm. Qualifying until 9:30 pm. $5 per card, plus a $1 IFPA fee per player. 3 games per card.
1895 Clements Road, Pickering, ON,
Dec-15-2019Pinball Profile World Tour: Player One (Main: FF) Join us for the IFPA sanctioned event, and a last push for your Provincial standings.
This is first tourney that day (the other is a Women's Fair Strikes to follow). It's a 3 hour Flip Frenzy, at 11:45am sharp. There's a 20 minute break at halfway mark to enjoy provided food, drink & snacks...
6420 Viscount Road, Mississauga, ON,
Dec-15-2019Pinball Profile World Tour: Player One (Women's) This is the 2nd of 2 tourneys that day, (FYI: play both for the same one price!).
This is the Women's Fair Strikes event (that follows the MAIN Flip-Frenzy) featuring the latest pinball machines!
Venue: Player One Amusement Group, 642 Viscount Road, Mississauga, Ont.
Doors open for MAIN Flip F...
6420 Viscount Road, Mississauga, ON,
Dec-19-2019Bluffs Winter Thursday Frenzy A 2.5 hour Flipper Frenzy, ,starting at 7:30. Results will be hidden throughout. There will be no playoffs, the results at the end of the frenzy will stand. $10 per player.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Dec-21-2019Part of the Machine: Rock & Pinball A pinball tourney on the amazing collection of rock pinball machines! See the "Part of the Machine: Rock & Pinball" exhibition from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (see more at this link: https://museumsofburlington.ca/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/)
Flip frenzy (match play) tourney fr...
1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON,
Dec-26-2019Bluffs Winter Thursday Frenzy A 2.5 hour Flipper Frenzy, ,starting at 7:30. Results will be hidden throughout. There will be no playoffs, the results at the end of the frenzy will stand. $10 per player.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Dec-28-2019Bluffs Pinball Championships Cost is $25 and includes the Pinball, a Shawarma or Falaffel sandwich, snacks and drinks. Tournament starts at 5 pm sharp, and is 2 or 4 player matchplay (depending on number of players) with no new rounds after 9:00. We will play a Playoff 3 game elimination bracket with as close to 50% of th...
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Dec-28-2019Stern Army 2019 DEC Match play 3-4 strikes. $5.00 to play Doors open at 2pm start at 3pm
135 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY,
Dec-28-2019Holiday Pinball for Humanity Hammer City Pinball is proud to announce a holiday charity tournament to raise funds for Canadian Mental Health Association, Hamilton Branch.
Come enjoy some holiday cheers with us, have fun playing pinball, and raise funds to support those dealing with mental health challenges.
The event wil...
, Burlington, ON,
Dec-28-2019Flip Frenzy: Emergency Pet Fund Women’s Social/Casual Tournament
2 hour Flip Frenzy at Resurgence Brewing Company to raise money for The Pet Emergency Fund!
(No playoffs)
$10 donation will register you for the event on FB or in person!
1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY,
Dec-29-2019Maple Pinballs monthly rent is due Qualifying is from 12 PM until 4 PM, practice begins at 11 AM, top 16 will qualify for playoffs. Playoffs will be single game elimination.
245 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON,
Jan-01-2020- Jan-31-2020:Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament
This is a month long Selfie Tournament. Players qualify for the Tournament by playing a game around town and submitting their score to the selfie group. The top qualifying score will receive $20.
Match Play Finals will be held after the qualifying is done.
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY,
Jan-02-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Jan-03-2020Flip Frenzy Fridays at Resurgence Flip Frenzy tournament starting at 6pm with no new games after 8pm. 2 hours of head-to-head play with W-L record determining final standings (wins minus losses). $5 entry fee with $1 going to IFPA. Payouts to top three finishers (50-30-20).
1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY,
Jan-03-2020- Jan-10-2020:MAPLE Pinball League Season 2 12 week 7-5-3-1 matchplay format, with IFPA point reporting being uploaded every two weeks. Total 12 week standings will be tracked and will be used for playoffs.
245 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON,
Jan-07-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Jan-09-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Jan-10-2020- Mar-20-2020:DRAPL League Season 19 We will be starting league 19 on January 10th, 2020 with 12 weeks of play ending March 20th, 2020.
Players are grouped in groups of 4 playing four games per league week. Lowest two scores are dropped at end of season. Top player wins league tittle.
For league play locations please goto : ...
1895 Clements Road, Pickering, ON,
Jan-16-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Jan-17-2020- Jan-24-2020:MAPLE Pinball League Season 2 12 week 7-5-3-1 matchplay format, with IFPA point reporting being uploaded every two weeks. Total 12 week standings will be tracked and will be used for playoffs.
245 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON,
Jan-18-2020IFPA New York State Pinball Championship IFPA New York State Pinball Championship
The top 24 IFPA point earners in 2019 will be invited to play for the NY State Championship title and earn an invite to the National Championship. This tournament will be a head to head single elimination bracket with best of 7 matches.
Tournament Date...
135 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY,
Jan-18-2020IFPA Ontario Provincial Pinball Championship The Ontario PCS final will be a single Elimination Best of 7 with the Top 24 players invited from the Ontario rankings.
3278 Pollock Road, Georgina, ON,
Jan-18-2020Dancing Dad's Eight Annual Fundraiser Event will commence at 6p.m. . Head to head event with qualifying time ending at 10p.m. . Top 8 players will advance to a ladder elimination with top 2 advancing till final 4 players remain.
Final four players will play three games. Scoring will be 4,3,2,0 for each game played during th...
1895 Clements Road, Pickering, ON,
Jan-19-2020IFPA Ontario Women's Provincial Pinball Championship The Womens Ontario PCS final will be a single Elimination Best of 7 with the Top 24 players invited from the Ontario rankings.
3278 Pollock Road, Georgina, ON,
Jan-23-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Jan-30-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Jan-31-2020- Feb-07-2020:MAPLE Pinball League Season 2 12 week 7-5-3-1 matchplay format, with IFPA point reporting being uploaded every two weeks. Total 12 week standings will be tracked and will be used for playoffs.
245 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON,
Feb-01-2020- Feb-29-2020:Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament
This is a month long Selfie Tournament. Players qualify for the Tournament by playing a game around town and submitting their score to the selfie group. The top qualifying score will receive $20.
Match Play Finals will be held after the qualifying is done.
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY,
Feb-04-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Feb-06-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Feb-07-2020Flip Frenzy Fridays at Resurgence Flip Frenzy tournament starting at 6pm with no new games after 8pm. 2 hours of head-to-head play with W-L record determining final standings (wins minus losses). $5 entry fee with $1 going to IFPA. Payouts to top three finishers (50-30-20).
1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY,
Feb-09-2020Pocketeer February Flipoff Pocketeers February Flip Off event is being in held in honor of Nikki DeLasagna birthday. We will be having match play with a guarantee of 6 rounds of qualifying. There is a $20 entry fee plus coin drop for this event. At least the top 8 will make the playoffs and finals will be group match pl...
2444 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY,
Feb-13-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Feb-14-2020- Feb-21-2020:MAPLE Pinball League Season 2 12 week 7-5-3-1 matchplay format, with IFPA point reporting being uploaded every two weeks. Total 12 week standings will be tracked and will be used for playoffs.
245 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON,
Feb-20-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Feb-27-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Feb-28-2020- Mar-06-2020:MAPLE Pinball League Season 2 12 week 7-5-3-1 matchplay format, with IFPA point reporting being uploaded every two weeks. Total 12 week standings will be tracked and will be used for playoffs.
245 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON,
Feb-29-2020Bluffs Pinball Championship Doors at 4:30, tournament starts at 5. We play 4 player match-play rounds until 9 pm. As close as possible to 50% of the field makes the playoffs, which are best 2/3 single elimination. A bronze medal match will also be played. Playoff machines are determined by our Wheel of Playoffs. Food a...
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Mar-01-2020- Mar-31-2020:Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament
This is a month long Selfie Tournament. Players qualify for the Tournament by playing a game around town and submitting their score to the selfie group. The top qualifying score will receive $20.
Match Play Finals will be held after the qualifying is done.
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY,
Mar-03-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Mar-05-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Mar-06-2020Flip Frenzy Fridays at Resurgence Flip Frenzy tournament starting at 6pm with no new games after 8pm. 2 hours of head-to-head play with W-L record determining final standings (wins minus losses). $5 entry fee with $1 going to IFPA. Payouts to top three finishers (50-30-20).
1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY,
Mar-12-2020Bluffs Thursday Winter Frenzy Bluffs Weekly Thursday Frenzy. A 2 hour Frenzy starting at 7:30, followed by a best 2/3 playoff for the top half of the field, as close to 50% of the players as mathematically possible. $12 to enter.
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Mar-13-2020- Mar-20-2020:MAPLE Pinball League Season 2 12 week 7-5-3-1 matchplay format, with IFPA point reporting being uploaded every two weeks. Total 12 week standings will be tracked and will be used for playoffs.
245 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON,
Apr-01-2020- Apr-30-2020:Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament
This is a month long Selfie Tournament. Players qualify for the Tournament by playing a game around town and submitting their score to the selfie group. The top qualifying score will receive $20.
Match Play Finals will be held after the qualifying is done.
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY,
Apr-07-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Apr-25-2020Bluffs Pinball Championship Doors at 4:30, tournament starts at 5. We play 4 player match-play rounds until 9 pm. As close as possible to 50% of the field makes the playoffs, which are best 2/3 single elimination. A bronze medal match will also be played. Playoff machines are determined by our Wheel of Playoffs. Food a...
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
May-01-2020- May-31-2020:Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament
This is a month long Selfie Tournament. Players qualify for the Tournament by playing a game around town and submitting their score to the selfie group. The top qualifying score will receive $20.
Match Play Finals will be held after the qualifying is done.
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY,
May-05-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Jun-01-2020- Jun-30-2020:Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament Knox Amusement Selfie Tournament
This is a month long Selfie Tournament. Players qualify for the Tournament by playing a game around town and submitting their score to the selfie group. The top qualifying score will receive $20.
Match Play Finals will be held after the qualifying is done.
115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY,
Jun-02-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Jun-20-2020Bluffs Pinball Championship Doors at 4:30, tournament starts at 5. We play 4 player match-play rounds until 9 pm. As close as possible to 50% of the field makes the playoffs, which are best 2/3 single elimination. A bronze medal match will also be played. Playoff machines are determined by our Wheel of Playoffs. Food a...
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Jul-07-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Aug-04-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Aug-29-2020Bluffs Pinball Championship Doors at 4:30, tournament starts at 5. We play 4 player match-play rounds until 9 pm. As close as possible to 50% of the field makes the playoffs, which are best 2/3 single elimination. A bronze medal match will also be played. Playoff machines are determined by our Wheel of Playoffs. Food a...
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Sep-01-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Oct-06-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Oct-24-2020Bluffs Pinball Championship Doors at 4:30, tournament starts at 5. We play 4 player match-play rounds until 9 pm. As close as possible to 50% of the field makes the playoffs, which are best 2/3 single elimination. A bronze medal match will also be played. Playoff machines are determined by our Wheel of Playoffs. Food a...
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,
Nov-03-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Dec-01-2020The Pint Tourney Tuesdays A 4 strike Elimination Tournament. Free to enter, coin drop only. Food and drink specials during the tournament!
277 Front Street West, Toronto, ON,
Dec-27-2020Bluffs Pinball Championship Doors at 4:30, tournament starts at 5. We play 4 player match-play rounds until 9 pm. As close as possible to 50% of the field makes the playoffs, which are best 2/3 single elimination. A bronze medal match will also be played. Playoff machines are determined by our Wheel of Playoffs. Food a...
442 Brimley Road, Toronto, ON,