AWWW HELLL YEEEEEAH

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If it wasn't 12 hours away I'd consider going. Hope it goes well and everyone has fun. Location looks to be a nice one.

After registering there was no confirmation, but the page it sent me to was:

http://papa.org/?usp_success=4&post_id=contact

So I assume it went through..lol. I might be double-registered under the same email address and name.

I've never been up to CJ, and Pinballz didn't follow through on their circuit even being match play so I didn't go to that one. I told Bowen that I'd like to see circuit events down this way, so I'm going to do everything I can to make this, especially considering format. I don't get to complain about it then not show up when it happens. I will be ecstatic for this to happen...

Looks like an awesome location and I like the Pinburgh style match play format. Also, it's nice to see a circuit event with such an affordable flat entry fee!

A big Plus 1 and thumbs up for the minimal fee, bravo!

I too got no confirmation either, finally something close enough to attend.wooooohoo

If anyone in the Austin/Houston/Dallas area wants to carpool from DFW, let me know as I am going. I can easily fit 4 more people in my truck.

It would be cool to get enough people to rent a tour bus.

Marcus

Don't give Jared any crazy ideas.

Are there any hotel discount blocks available?

Post a couple of pics of your place, that'll get folks excited for your tournament.

wish i was closer...

yep, I think that should do the trick.

AMAZING place - It'll make for one great event.

Not that you should turn this into a shill post, but so that people traveling know, CJ's also sells games and project games from time to time too, so you may be able to go home with a pin too!

If I had room, I'd be pulling the Flash project they have had listed on CL for a while lol...

So of the entry fee, how much goes to the prize pool?

Exactly as it should be. Well done.

Hi Shawn,

Do you guys have a tentative schedule drawn up yet? Really looking for when it might start on Friday and an estimate of ending time on Sunday so I can figure out travel arrangements. Thanks, can't wait to check out the facility and play!

how will the payouts be defined as far as what place gets what percentage then? will there be a spot online that shows how many people have signed up so those of us far away know if its worthy of travel expenses vs projected payouts? in other words, if first place is under a certain amount for example. air fare, hotels, rental cars, travel costs add up quick and even if you win, you could "lose" money.
its so hard to decide on a new event when there is no past results to reflect on and no guarantee payouts, that's why i ask.

http://www.cactusjackssilverballshowdown.com/#!event/c90r has the schedule I think

based on PAPA broadcasts and previous experience usually sunday finals tend to go into the early evening start time seems pretty standard...

Okay, wows.

Yeah breaking even is one thing but losing money traveling even if you win first is another. Most of the good players can at least break even in travel. I understand the fun factor, but fun can only go so far if its not local. Same with donation events where there are no payouts. I love donating as much as the next guy to charity, but again, that can only go so far. We all have bills and life issues as well.
I wish your event was more like 75 to enter..would crank up payouts . Im sure people would still pay it. The place looks amazing and im sure it will be a blast.

Doesn't a first place guarantee you a slot in circuit final, and everyone who qualifies for that gets at least the minimum payout for that? You gotta consider that as being part of the prize

"At the end of the PAPA Circuit season, the top twenty ranked players will be invited, along with the defending champion and anyone else who has won a Circuit event, to compete in the Circuit Final tournament the day before the PAPA World Championships."

Yeah, I believe even last place in Circuit Final carries a significant cash payout if I am correct..

i understand your reasoning entry fee wise as far as locals are concerned.
in the top 20 currently i am.
the farther down payouts go it would not be "donating" from players who finish lower though as some could win at least something.
There are also unknown or lesser known players who sneak in higher at each event I've ever attended.
its pinball.
use your first event as a learning lesson indeed. You may have enough local support to not have to worry about anyone from far away. That nice venue and having it be a circuit event is a big boost to start with.
good luck.

"Close enough to count"

...I was 106 before the change jacked all my points and dumped me out like 11 places. Other people I know in TX that were ranked higher lost twice that..

It sounds like you're doing things the right way by building a foundation of local players before trying to make your event a high profile, big payout tournament. Even with smaller payouts than some other circuit events, I bet you'll get some top players there trying to rack up circuit points.

This format is far more friendly to casuals than any other format.....you get to play the entire duration of play regardless of actual performance. Other formats you might just be out after a few games...

sounds like you are on the right track. thx for explaining things.

Wow!! What a wonderful article on fishing events!! You know fishing NY events have always been my favourite. I really enjoy these events. The best part is that In such public events we met lots of people that have same interests.

Just curious but how many people are registered?

BTW apparently they have changed it so a winner in a single event is no longer guaranteed a spot, however, now they are taking the top 40 overall point earners instead of the top 20 for Circuit Final for this year.