The Roanoke Pinball League is a fun and social competition for players of all kinds, based out of the Roanoke Pinball Museum, an interactive museum dedicated to the science, art, and history of pinball, located at Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke.
How Does It Work?
We host bi-weekly league play in 3-4 player groups on a total of 8 machines per night. Player groups and machines are randomly selected and will change every week. Everyone plays the same games, and scores are ranked against everyone else’s, with your two lowest-scoring nights dropped, allowing for occasional absences without penalty. After 6 sessions, an A & B Division are established, and following 8 sessions, there will be a playoff for the top 4 players in each division, in which trophies and prize money are awarded. A consolation tournament and end-of-season party is held for all who didn’t make the playoffs.
This is a beginner friendly group, so no pinball experience is necessary. You will play with players of all skill levels on over 50 machines. All results are submitted to the IFPA, the sanctioning body for leagues and tournaments. You will be entered into the global rankings and be able to edit your profile, see your overall rankings, state rankings, and track your progress from tournament to tournament.
Fall League Dates
- Aug 12
- Aug 26
- Sept 9
- Sept 23
- Oct 7
- Oct 21
- Nov 4
- Nov 18
- Dec 2 (playoff)
Practice begins at 6pm, with league play starting at 7pm sharp.
We are limited to 32 participants, so be sure to sign up in advance to secure your spot.
Cost
Season dues are $40, which must be paid in cash, or via Paypal. Museum entry is an additional $5 per night (waived for current RPM members), paid in lieu of coin drop.
To pre-register, send $40 via PayPal (using the Friends and Family option) to roanokepinballleague@gmail.com. Please state who is participating and for which event. If you prefer to pay in cash on the night, make arrangement with Ben Dudden by emailing roanokepinballleague@gmail.com. Credit cards will not be accepted.