Delaware Pinball Collective Presents: Event #1 of the 2025 Tour Championship
Mark your calendars, pinball enthusiasts! The Delaware Pinball Collective (DPC) is kicking off the 2025 Tour Championship with an exciting tournament featuring new format changes, competitive matchups, and cash prizes. If you love competitive pinball, this is the event to attend!
Event Details
| Date | Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST (Practice: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM) |
| Location | 1100 First State Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19804 |
| Entry Fee | $20 (Members) / $50 (Non-Members) |
| Registration | Eventbrite Link |
| Player Cap | 80 Players |
| Payment | Cash Only |
What’s New for 2025?
- Different Finals Format for each event
- Lower Entry Fees for members
- Balanced Pairing for the first 3 rounds; Swiss Pairing for rounds 4 & 5
- No Food Provided – plan accordingly!
- Cash Only – no electronic payments accepted
- New Start Time – be on time!
Tournament Format
| Rounds | Format |
|---|---|
| Qualifying | 5 rounds (2 games per round: 1 modern & 1 classic) |
| First 3 Rounds | Balanced Pairing |
| Rounds 4 & 5 | Swiss Pairing |
| Finals Qualification | Top 16 → “A” Finals, 17th-32nd → “B” Consolation, 33rd+ → “C” Consolation |
Finals Format:
- Top 16 Players compete head-to-head, best-of-5 matches.
- Tour Championship points will be awarded based on placements.
Prize Breakdown (Based on 80 Entries)
| Placement | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place “A” | $250 + Trophy |
| 2nd Place “A” | $150 + Medal |
| 3rd Place “A” | $120 + Medal |
| 4th Place “A” | $90 + Medal |
| 5th-8th Place “A” | $40 Each |
| 1st Place “B” | $100 |
| 1st Place “C” | $75 |
Tour Championship Points
| Placement | Points | Placement | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 100 | 17th | 25 |
| 2nd | 80 | 18th | 24 |
| 3rd | 75 | 19th | 23 |
| 4th | 70 | 20th | 22 |
| 5th | 65 | 21st | 21 |
| 6th | 60 | 22nd | 20 |
| 7th | 55 | 23rd | 19 |
| 8th | 50 | 24th | 18 |
| 9th-16th | 30 Each | 25th-32nd | 17-10 Each |
| 33rd-80th | 5 Points Each |
Note: Standings for 17th-80th place are locked at the end of qualifying. “B” and “C” finals will not impact Tour Championship points or IFPA results.
🎮 Tentative Game List
The following pinball machines will be featured (subject to change):
| Modern Titles | Classic Titles |
|---|---|
| Alien | Argosy |
| Attack From Mars | Bank Shot |
| Baywatch | Black Jack |
| Cactus Canyon (SE) | Bobby Orr’s Power Play |
| Deadpool Premium | Comet |
| Godzilla Premium | Eight Ball (w/ Powerball) |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Pro | Flight 2000 (2.0 Rules) |
| James Bond 60th | Harlem Globetrotters |
| Jaws Premium (Coming Feb/March) | Joker Poker (SS) |
| John Wick Pro | Laser War |
| Mandalorian Pro | Magic Castle |
| Stranger Things Premium | Meteor |
| TMNT Pro | Night Moves (Tournament ROM) |
| The Addams Family | No Fear |
| The Uncanny X-Men Pro | Pro-Football |
| Twilight Zone | Quicksilver |
| Venom Premium | Scared Stiff |
| Wheel of Fortune | Space Shuttle |
| Wrestlemania | Stars |
Live Stream
Can’t attend in person? Watch the entire event live on Twitch at:
Delaware Pinball Collective Twitch
Register Now!
Spots are filling fast! Register now via Eventbrite to secure your entry. Remember, cash only for entry fees!
Get ready for an action-packed day of pinball at Delaware Pinball Collective’s 2025 Tour Championship – Event #1!
