NEW PRIZES ANNOUNCED! In addition to the big Grand Prize for the WWE Pinball: King of the Ring IFPA Tournament 2015, we have added cool prizes for 2-10th place as well! Hurry, you have until 12/31/15 to submit your best WWE score!!!

Full details of the KOTR campaign are available HERE.

The Flippin’ With the Greats Fantasy League is opening the 2015 season by awarding a very special prize package commemorating the exciting new IFPA/FWTG partnership with Mike Ditka’s and Alice Cooper’s charities, Gridiron Greats & Solid Rock.

This awesome prize consists of 2 (Very Limited) “Proof” Strike Medallions (color filled) of Coach Ditka and Alice Cooper along with an official FWTG/Solid Rock/Gridiron Greats hat.

Also, to be included in this initial League giveaway (and every upcoming giveaway) is a Free entry to the final Super Bowl Pinball Tournament party at Alice Cooper’stown Sports Bar in Phoenix, AZ.

We will be Drawing for this prize package on Tues, Oct. 27^th (8pm CDT).

Additional upcoming prizes to be awarded randomly to League Members include –

• Entries to Alice & Coach’s Final Pinball Tournament Party @ Cooper’stown Sports Bar
• Vintage Slot Machines
• Signed football autographed by numerous NFL Celebrities
• Williams Firepower II Pinball Machine
• Collector Medallion sets
• NFL collectibles
• And much more

Join the League Now to be eligible for this and All upcoming giveaways.

A quick reminder that there are TWO components of the Flippin’ With the Greats campaign:

1) The FANTASY LEAGUE – A “League” where IFPA members can support their favorite NFL team (and win cool stuff) by simply buying an IFPA medallion Personalized with the Player’s name, IFPA #, and the NFL team they support.  Great prizes will be distributed to League Participants throughout the season. Click HERE for more details.

2) The TOURNAMENT SERIES – A Nationwide series of tournaments to be scheduled throughout the NFL season culminating in the SUPER BOWL Pinball Party at Alice Cooperstown in Phoenix, Az. Click HERE for more details.

The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF) is a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, providing financial grants and “pro bono” medical assistance to retired NFL players in dire need.  The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions.

Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, also. Solid Rock’s primary mission is to make an everlasting difference in the lives of teens by helping them meet their spiritual, economical, physical, and social need.  Alice Cooper’s Rock Teen Center offers a safe, engaging environment during non-school hours –a time when they are most vulnerable to drugs, violence, and gangs. Maintaining a teen’s worst enemy is too much time on their hands Solid Rock provides the music, arts, vocational programs and fellowship that challenge teens to discover their passion through music, dance, self-expression, and creativity. Learn more at www.alicecoopersolidrock.com.

Support and Follow our 2015 Flippin’ With the Greats Pinball Campaign and “Like” Gridiron Support on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gridironsupport.org

To celebrate the launch of the Game of Thrones pinball machine, Stern and the IFPA are teaming up to host 10 launch parties going on across the globe!

Click on the flyer to find the Launch Party nearest you, or visit the IFPA Calendar HERE!

There will be machines set up at each location on free play, with a cash prize tournament also being held throughout the party. Please see flyer for location information, and contact the IFPA at ifpapinball@gmail.com should you have any questions.

With the 2015 season entering the final 3 months, players are competing to qualify for various upcoming IFPA Championships. A reminder that if you aren’t a “registered” player it means we have no way of contacting you for these upcoming events. Your profile will have a green check box in the Player Information section if you are registered. Please update your profile HERE.

Here’s a list of the various championships on the schedule:

IFPA State Championship Series Finals –> February 13, 2016 (location based on state)
IFPA US National Pinball Championship –> March 17, 2016 (Las Vegas)
IFPA Women’s World Pinball Championship –> March 17, 2016 (Las Vegas)
IFPA Pin-Masters: World Pin-Golf Championships –> March 18-20, 2016 (Las Vegas)
IFPA13 World Pinball Championship –> April 12-14, 2016 (Pittsburgh)

For anyone interest in details of the other Country Championship Series finals, please contact us at ifpapinball@gmail.com. Besides the European Championship Series, we are currently running championships for Australia, Austria, Canada, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

San Francisco Pinball Department league member Mike Miller made a short movie called Flipped. Check it out on Vimeo HERE.

​The IFPA and Gridiron Support are thrilled to announce that the “King of Shock Rock”, Alice Cooper, and his charity – Solid Rock – is joining with Coach Ditka’s Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund for the 2015 “Flippin’ With the Greats” Pinball Campaign.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper are excited to partner with the IFPA to raise money and awareness for their respective charities, while bringing the competitive pinball experience to their NFL and Rock & Roll Fans!

Once again, Players will be competing for WPPR Points, as well as Tens of Thousands of $$$$ in Cash and Prizes, including a BRAND NEW PINBALL!!!!

This year’s Flippin’ With the Greats campaign will again consist of 2 elements:

1. A “League” where IFPA members can support their favorite NFL team (and win cool stuff) by simply buying an IFPA medallion Personalized with the Player’s name, IFPA #, and the NFL team they support.  Great prizes will be distributed to League Participants throughout the season.

2. A Nationwide series of tournaments to be scheduled throughout the NFL season culminating in the SUPER BOWL Pinball Party at Alice Cooperstown in Phoenix, Az.

For details on the FWTG LEAGUE, including how to register, format, prizes and more, click HERE.

For details on the FWTG TOURNAMENT SERIES including registration fees, format, prizes and more, click HERE.

The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF) is a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, providing financial grants and “pro bono” medical assistance to retired NFL players in dire need.  The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions.

Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, also. Solid Rock’s primary mission is to make an everlasting difference in the lives of teens by helping them meet their spiritual, economical, physical, and social need.  Alice Cooper’s Rock Teen Center offers a safe, engaging environment during non-school hours –a time when they are most vulnerable to drugs, violence, and gangs. Maintaining a teen’s worst enemy is too much time on their hands Solid Rock provides the music, arts, vocational programs and fellowship that challenge teens to discover their passion through music, dance, self-expression, and creativity. Learn more at www.alicecoopersolidrock.com.

Support and Follow our 2015 Flippin’ With the Greats Pinball Campaign and “Like” Gridiron Support on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gridironsupport.org

Wizard Mode is a rippin’ pinball documentary about the competitive pinball community and one of the world’s best players. As a way to raise money to finish the film, we have the following pinball items available:

UNLOCK WIZARD MODE – TUTORIAL VIDEO

Sick of seeing your balls roll in the drain? Contribute and receive a pinball tutorial video by resident pinball champion, Robert Gagno. Download this lesson along tips, tricks and never-seen-before bonus footage from Wizard Mode. Support the film as you train to become the next champ!

WALKING DEAD TRANSLITE SIGNED BY NORMAN REEDUS

Signed by all-around badass survivalist NORMAN REEDUS, the WALKING DEAD pinball machine backglass art can be yours as some inspiration for when the zombies attack…

THE VANCOUVER PINBALL TOUR

Spend the day touring Vancouver with the Directors (Jeff & Nathan) and Robert! We will take you to all the best pinball spots around the city to play our favourite games, and end the day by taking you to Robert’s favourite burger joint.

THE LAS VEGAS PINBALL TOUR

Visit the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas with the Directors (Jeff & Nathan) and Robert! We will pinball at the Hall of Fame all day and then spend the night getting wild on the town.

(Travel up to $1,000 and accommodation included)

WALKING DEAD PRO PINBALL MACHINE

Get a brand new Walking Dead Pinball Pro Machine provided by Stern Pinball. For those who want what the pros use! One of these pinball machines comes with a signed translite by Walking Dead star, Norman Reedus – but you have to be quick to claim this limited edition pinball machine!

Buy these items here and support an amazing film that highlights the passion and community of pinball players.

Please check out the details: http://igg.me/at/wizardmodefilm

Feel free to contact us at wizardmodefilm@gmail.com if you have any questions.

(photo courtesy of Penni Epstein)

The legacy for current World #1 [player]Jorian Engelbrektsson[/player] grew even greater this weekend, as he became the 3rd player in competitive pinball history to capture his 5th Major Championship (Bowen Kerins also has 5, while Keith Elwin has 8). With respect to the European Pinball Championship, Jorian became the first 3-time winner in tournament history. For Jorian, this was also his 10th top 4 finish at a Major, putting him into an elite club with both Elwin(14) and Kerins(11), along with fellow EPC 2015 finalist [player]Lyman Sheats[/player].

Speaking of Lyman Sheats, while he fell just short of capturing his 5th Major Championship, his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play this game also grew this weekend. He was able to reach the podium for the 12th time in his Major Championship career, marking a great return for Sheats who last placed in the top 4 back in 2008 with a 3rd place finish at PAPA 11.

With his 3rd place finish [player]Paul Jongma[/player] expanded his top 4 finishes in Major Championships to 4, while [player]Jochen Ludwig[/player] entered entered the record books with his first top 4 Major Championship finish (the 77th player to do so).

To view the most current list of Major Championship stats, click HERE.

This may not be pinball related, but since Raw Thrills is a HUGE IFPA sponsor we wanted to pass along a new retail product that Raw Thrills is bringing to market.

The PAC-MAN Premium LED Desk Clock features 512 Vibrant LED’s that display classic animations from the hit arcade game. It is officially licensed by Namco.

Check out the details and purchase through the Raw Thrills Amazon store here:

PAC-MAN Premium LED Desk Clock – 512 Vibrant LED’s Display Classic Animations From the Hit Arcade Video Game – Officially Licensed Merchandise – Great 8-bit Retro Gift!

A video of the clock in action is available HERE.

The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, Virginia released an article/web video piece on the Dominion Pinball League. Click HERE to check it out.