Las Vegas Pinball Community Crushes Records at 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Challenge

The Las Vegas pinball community proved once again that flipper skills aren’t the only thing they bring to the table. On December 13th, the 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Charity Challenge brought together 19 dedicated players for a day of competition and giving, resulting in a staggering donation of more than 700 toys with an estimated value exceeding $10,000.

Hosted by IFPA Nevada State Representative Joe Anthes alongside Steve and Dori Strom, the IFPA-sanctioned event turned into a massive success that went far beyond the WPPR points available.

While the competition was fierce, the generosity was the real headline. United States Marine Corps Reservists were on site to officially collect the donations, which created a mountain of toys nearly taller than the pinball machines.

Highlights of the event included:

• Legendary local player “Pinball Danny Carranza” set a new standard for benevolence, single-handedly donating over 400 toys to the cause.

• The Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame contributed over 60 toys.

• Local business MTSI stepped up with a donation of over 125 toys.

With only 19 players in the field, the “toys-per-capita” ratio makes this one of the most impactful charity events in recent memory for the Nevada scene. The organizers would like to thank every player and sponsor who helped brighten the holidays for children in the Las Vegas community.