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IFPA Pin-Masters

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Tournament Information

Director : Josh Sharpe
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Country : United States
Information : Website

WPPR Snapshot

Ranking System :Main
Ranking Strength :24.82
Ratings Strength :13.58
Base Value : 32
Rated Players :72
Total (before TGP) : 70.4
TGP :100.00%
Event Booster :100%
Tour Value :70.4
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Results for the Main Tournament event on March 31, 2019

Pos Player Rank Rating Points
1 Zach Sharpe 3 1878.72 70.40
2 Colin MacAlpine 12 1949.37 56.05
3 Joe Lemire 61 1888.91 48.24
4 Jim Belsito 14 1852.47 42.25
5 Raymond Davidson 1 2007.18 37.32
5 Escher Lefkoff 13 2016.37 37.32
7 Andrei Massenkoff 30 1871.00 29.58
8 Karl DeAngelo 26 1919.43 26.48
9 Fred Richardson 55 1776.69 23.74
10 Robert Gagno 10 1824.78 21.34
11 Keri Wing 210 1644.59 19.21
11 Cayle George 6 1791.94 19.21
13 David Johnston US 943 1563.58 15.66
13 Suppressed Player 16 1893.55 15.66
15 Brian O'Neill NH 60 1740.93 12.84
16 Gabe Da Silveira 175 1819.42 11.66
17 Jason Werdrick 25 1819.46 10.63
18 Trent Augenstein 5 1814.02 9.70
18 Luke Nahorniak 66 1766.26 9.70
20 Josh Sharpe 15 1939.34 8.15
21 Chris Compton 127 1574.35 7.51
21 Steve Strom 316 1694.07 7.51
23 Derek Thomson 40 1722.48 6.46
24 Colin Urban 28 1758.90 6.03
25 Derek Price 102 1755.65 5.65
26 Ryan Wanger 157 1724.09 5.32
28 Johnny Modica 54 1764.50 4.78
28 David Oliver 216 1718.85 4.78
28 Joe Anthes 2274 1545.48 4.78
30 John Garnett 1708 1385.36 4.38
32 Will McKinney 82 1828.89 4.07
32 Bob Matthews 32 1764.14 4.07
32 Nic Stein 378 1752.20 4.07
35 Deborah Tahlman 438 1585.67 3.72
35 Sean Stewart 848 1700.63 3.72
35 Nick DeStefano 239 1595.43 3.72
37 Tyler Aas 1087 1593.61 3.52
39 Jason Thomas 964 1590.93 3.32
39 Jeff Teolis 106 1765.08 3.32
39 Tony Moore 3103 1419.61 3.32
39 Ben Granger 126 1728.12 3.32
42 Sunshine Bon 339 1579.91 3.03
43 Greg Poverelli 119 1740.55 2.93
44 Amy Kesting 354 1517.33 2.84
45 Stepan Mazurov 1655 1437.18 2.74
45 Roland Nadeau 605 1581.28 2.74
48 Matt Whalen 1147 1542.50 2.44
48 Max Koeckeritz 1078 1569.98 2.44
48 Matthew Anderson 34204 1241.58 2.44
50 Dan Stephney 3502 1580.68 2.25
51 Algird Lisaius 958 1527.99 2.15
52 Craig Sengstock 1165 1584.00 2.05
53 Ashley Weaver 1930 1329.50 1.96
54 Ed Giardina 152 1559.01 1.86
56 Jasmijn de Jong 1241 1261.52 1.66
56 Roger Sharpe 2720 1511.38 1.66
56 Dave Ponce 1775 1384.95 1.66
59 Allison O'Neill 569 1578.22 1.37
59 Tim Fiechtner 3619 1553.14 1.37
59 Connor Stowe 505 1616.90 1.37
61 Brian Mundo 1917 1508.24 1.17
62 Thomas Urban 774 1409.62 1.08
63 Zac Wollons 63 1720.78 0.98
64 Timm Shere 2175 1415.08 0.88
64 Sara Urban 2742 1201.21 0.88
66 Brian Woodard 2011 1492.41 0.68
67 Jay M Kinney 4113 1404.53 0.59
68 Mark Gunter 1496 1538.26 0.49
69 Dawnda Durbin 3289 1185.26 0.39
70 Nate Shivers 4468 1401.98 0.29
71 Sandy Magallanes 3479 1262.35 0.20
72 Leslie Lemire 2446 1249.60 0.10
Highlighted players are not applied to strength calculations due to lack of played tournaments.

Location


3281 N Decatur Blvd #240, Las Vegas, NV 89130

Format Details


Event Name : Main Tournament
Qualifying Format :
Finals Format : Unknown
Player Limit : Unknown
Unlimited Qualifying? : No

Tournament Overview


Start Date: March 29, 2019
End Date: March 31, 2019

The IFPA, Flipperspiel Underground Arcade Club, the AMOA and AAMA are teaming up to host a pinball tradition unlike any other . . .

The IFPA Pin-Masters will be held March 29th-31st at Flipperspiel Underground Arcade Club in Las Vegas, NV. All pre-registrants that sign up before 2/15/19 will get a free pass into the Amusement Expo being held March 27th-28th at the Convention Center (a $175 value).

Below you will find important information about the tournament including how to qualify, tournament format, prize breakdown and more! Any questions please contact the IFPA at ifpapinball@gmail.com.

WHERE ARE THE IFPA PIN-MASTERS GOING TO BE HELD?

Flipperspiel Underground Arcade Club
3281 N Decatur Blvd #240
Las Vegas, NV 89130
HOW DO YOU QUALIFY TO PLAY IN THE IFPA PIN-MASTERS?
The tournament is open for anyone to participate in. Players need to pre-register with the IFPA before February 15, 2019 HERE. There will be 2 tee times available (10am and 3pm). Players will rank their preference with respect to a preferred start time, and the IFPA will do our best to accommodate. We are currently limiting the field for the 2019 IFPA Pin-Masters to 72 players, 36 for each tee time.

Each participant is guaranteed 2 full rounds with their paid admission into the tournament. The top 16 players after these Qualifying rounds will advance to the Finals, which will be 4-player group play continuing to use our golf scoring. The top 4 players not in the top 16 that are ranked 251+ in the World Pinball Player Rankings will advance to the Novice Final.

WHAT GAMES WILL BE USED IN THE TOURNAMENT TO MAKE UP THE PIN-GOLF COURSE?

Tournament games will consist of 9 games spanning all eras (Electromechanical through the latest DMD/LCD games). The game list will be published prior to the tournament so participants have plenty of time to get familiar with game rules and develop a strategy beforehand, although this list is tentative and is subject to change leading up to the event.

QUALIFYING ROUNDS

Players will complete 2 rounds of 9 Pin-Holes during Qualifying. Each Pin-Hole will consist of a pinball machine with a target score. The number of balls it takes for the player to reach that target score will represent the number of Pin-Strokes earned for that hole. Should a player not reach the target score after a full game is completed, a stroke value will be determined based on how close the player was to the target score at the end of their game.

For example, the target score of CSI may be set at 10 million points. A player will continue playing the game until he reaches 10 million points. If reached, the number of balls it took to reach that score will be recorded for that Pin-Hole. If the player fails to reach the target score after 5 balls are played, they will be awarded a score based on how close they were to that target:

8,000,000 – 9,999,990 points = 6 strokes [80% of par]
6,000,000 – 7,999,990 points = 7 strokes [60% of par]
4,000,000 – 5,999,990 points = 8 strokes [40% of par]
2,000,000 – 3,999,990 points = 9 strokes [20% of par]
0 – 1,999,990 points = 10 strokes [<20% of par]

A maximum of 10 Pin-Strokes per Pin-Hole will be enforced.

The 16 players with the lowest Pin-Stroke total after their 2 qualifying rounds will advance to the Final Round to be held Sunday morning. The Final Round consists of 4-player group play, with 3 games per round using the same golf scoring.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Entry fee is $100 per player, which is payable by check or via Paypal at the time of registration. All entry fees will be paid back in cash, trophies and additional prizes.

Cancellations are refunded 50% of their registration fee. Any excess funds from player refunds will be added to the prize pool.

PRE-REGISTRATION

As an added bonus, all players that pre-register for the 2019 IFPA Pin-Masters prior to 2/15/19 will receive a FREE pass into the Amusement Expo (http://www.amusementexpo.org) which takes place before the tournament weekend on that Wednesday and Thursday. This is an industry wide trade show where coin-op companies including Stern and Jersey Jack Pinball show their latest and greatest equipment. This is a $175 value.

PRIZE PACKAGE (based on 72 players)

1st place – $2000 + trophy + title of IFPA Pin-Masters Champion
2nd place – $1200 + trophy
3rd place – $900 + trophy
4th place – $600 + trophy
5th through 8th place – $300 each
9th through 16th place – $150 each
Novice Champion – $100

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, March 28th, 10am – 11am -> PRACTICE SESSION

Friday, March 29th, 10am – 3pm -> GROUP 1 QUALIFYING
Friday, March 29th, 3pm – 8pm -> GROUP 2 QUALIFYING

Saturday, March 30th, 10am – 3pm -> GROUP 1 QUALIFYING
Saturday, March 30th, 3pm – 8pm -> GROUP 2 QUALIFYING

Sunday, March 31st, 10am – 4pm -> FINALS

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

Please contact the IFPA at ifpapinball@gmail.com with any questions or comments you may have.

Other events related to this Tournament

Event Date Ranking System Winner
Main Tournament March 09, 2025 MAIN Raymond Davidson
Main Tournament March 10, 2024 MAIN Jason Zahler
Side Tournament March 08, 2024 MAIN Jason Scheffelmaer
Main Tournament March 12, 2023 MAIN Dalton Ely
Side Tournament March 10, 2023 MAIN Andy Rosa
Main Tournament March 08, 2020 MAIN Escher Lefkoff
Main Tournament March 04, 2018 MAIN Adam Becker
Main Tournament March 18, 2017 MAIN Eric Stone
Main Tournament March 20, 2016 MAIN Jim Belsito
Main Tournament March 29, 2015 MAIN Robert Gagno
Side Tournament September 25, 2009 MAIN Zach Sharpe
Main Tournament September 25, 2009 MAIN Paul Madison

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