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. Machines are randomly selected and players with similar win-loss ratios will be grouped together when possible. Games are scored 7/5/3/1 points based on how you placed in your group, with your two lowest-scoring nights dropped, allowing for up to two absences without penalty. After 6 sessions, an A & B Division are established, and following 8 sessions, there will be a 4-game 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 2025 Mixed League Dates
- Aug 18
- Sept 1
- Sept 15
- Sept 29
- Oct 13
- Oct 27
- Nov 10
- Nov 24
- Dec 8 (playoff)
Practice begins at 6pm, with league play starting at 7pm sharp.
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.