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2023 IFPA WA State Pinball Championship Weekend

The annual ifpa state championships take place at the icebox on january 19 – 21, with open tournaments all weekend

This weekend at the Ice Box the pinball players who accumulated the most IFPA points last year gather to compete in the Washington State Championship Finals. On Saturday the Main Event tournament pits 24 players against each other for money, prizes and the chance to attend the IFPA North American Pinball Championships in Wisconsin on March 7th. On Sunday the 8 women with the most IFPA points gather to compete in IFPA Washington Women’s State Pinball Championship for money and prizes.

There are open tournaments also beginning on Friday night with a special edition of the Ice Box’s regular weekly event. Saturday and Sunday also have open tournaments happening concurrently to the State Championships. This is a great way to both watch the state’s top players and compete at the same time. The Ice Box Arcade is open 1:00pm till 2:00am daily, and will be open at noon on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. The venue is All ages from open until 11pm, 21+ after 11pm.

For more details about the open tournaments go to the Skill Shot Calendar, or for a deep dive the IFPA website:  http://ifpa.wapinball.net/ifpascs.html

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Twofer Tuesday at the Northwest Pinball Collective

Check out the collective during their open house and also watch their pinball techs in action as they work on the machines

The NWPC has monthly open house events where the public is invited to check out their space, play some pinball, hang out, meet other players – and maybe even become a member. Jan 16th is also Tech Tuesday when they inspect, clean, audit and everything else needed to maintain the games. This isn’t a formal class, but if you’re interested in either helping out or just observing you’re welcome to stop by. Tuesday January 16th, 5:00-9:00 PM, Free.
Sanctuary of the Silverball, 1120 N 97th St, Seattle WA 98103

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Sunday Tournament At The Corner Pocket

on sunday january 7th there will be a 3 strike tournament at the corner pocket in west seattle

Other than MNP this might be the first pinball tournament held at the Corner Pocket. Three strikes, $5, sign ups begin at 5, tourney starts at 5:30. Hosted by the Sweet Tea Pinball Club

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PLAY PINS FOR A CAUSE

Money spent on Deadpool and Rainier beer goes to a local Bellingham charity this month

All January at 1-up Lounge in Bellingham, $1 from every can of Rainier sold and any coins paid into Deadpool will be donated to Brigid Collins. Play some pins and feel good about supporting local children and families!

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Shorty’s To Close During A Remodel

Shorty’s will close for two months beginning January 1st while they remodel and expand their location

Shorty’s relocated to their current address a few years ago and they are already doing some major renovations. Much like the original Shorty’s the current space will be expanding further to the back of the building. This will add more seating, another bar area and (possibly) room for more pinball machines! We’re going to have to wait until they reopen at the end of February to find out for sure. New Years Eve is the last day they’ll be open until the work is finished.

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8-bit Arcade 10th Anniversary Matchplay Tournament

8-Bit is celebrating their 10th aniversary on Tuesday December 26th with a special Matchplay tournament and a $100 pot splash

It’s been 10 years since the 8-Bit Arcade opened in Renton so December’s monthly matchplay tournament will have a few twists. The games will be on harder settings (reduced/no ball save, harder locks/mode settings, etc.) for a timed matchplay. Once the time is up the top 8 (or 4 depending on turnout) will play a matchplay style final. There will also be a raffle and cake! Tuesday 12/26, 7pm sign ups, 7:30 start, $10

 

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Play Pinball On Christmas

Most of the locations with lots of pins are closed on Christmas but not all of them. Here is a short list of the businesses that are open today

Jupiter opens at 6
4Bs opens at 5
Tik Tok’s Workshop open
Wally House of Booze in Wenatchee
Another Castle Edmonds opened at 8
We assume that there are other neighborhood bars open as well but these are the locations that we know about that have a few games to choose from.

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Kitsap’s Amazing Race: New Time

Tik Tok’s monthly Amazing Race has changed the start time to 4pm

The tournament has also changed to a five round group Matchplay qualifying format with the top four players moving on to play in The Amazing Race (pinball tournament) finals! December 23rd, $5 buy in, IFPA points, sign ups at 3:30, tournament starts at 4. Tik Tok’s Workshop (Bremerton).