Skill Shot
I’ve been working on getting the Calendar back up to date (with an emphasis on the first week/end of June). Meanwhile Scott Kelly and Andrew Cole have been making Pinball List updates – and there have been a lot. Links to both are at the top of the page. Please send us an email or message me on facebook if you notice any omissions or errors. Thanks!
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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
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
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
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!
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.
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
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.