Heroes & Villains Pinball Tournament

About this event

Think yourself a true hero or villain? Prove which side you’re apart of on Monday, November 23rd at 7:30PM as The Original Pinballz Arcade hosts the Heroes & Villains Pinball Tournament! This one-day tournament highlights fan favorite heroes, villains, and superhumans across our collection of pinball machines; open to players of all skill levels, featuring 5 qualifying rounds and Double Elimination finals.

Whether you are a seasoned competitor chasing IFPA points or playing in your very first tournament, you are welcome here. Bring your A-game, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of nonstop pinball action.

Tournament Style

The Heroes & Villains tournament features Swiss-style qualifying followed by a double elimination finals bracket.

• Qualifying Rounds: 5 rounds of Swiss Match Play. Players are grouped and compete head to head, with results determining seeding for each subsequent round.

• Scoring: IFPA format with points awarded based on group placement (1st = 7 points, 2nd = 5 points, 3rd = 3 points, 4th = 1 point).

• Finals: Top qualifiers advance to a Double Elimination bracket to determine the tournament champion.

IFPA Certified

The Heroes & Villains tournament is an IFPA certified event and will follow official player conduct rules. You can review the full conduct rules on the IFPA website.

Tournament Details

• Date: Monday, November 23rd

• Time: 7:30 PM

• Location: The Original Pinballz Arcade

• Address: 8940 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758

• Entry: $15 (covers gameplay, prize pool, and IFPA sanctioning fees)

• Registration: Sign up on this page or at the door. Pre-registration is encouraged!