slochar thanks for updating me and others on what is expected for a tournament grade game. Interesting the dynamics of a pinball show. In the past, I have gone to find parts and play free games (if the line is not too long).
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New York, NY
Quoted from Ivan1496:Official announcement!
Pinfest will have a Stern Pro Circuit tournament. This event will offer a 20% boost. Greg Poverelli and Crazy Levi will be running the event. Details about the tournament to follow.
The guys will be looking for contributors of tournament grade games. The typical reward for entry to be expected.
Ivan
Pinfest 2022
Thanks Ivan -
An official announcement with more Details will be forthcoming next week.
Anybody interested in bringing games to the tournament feel free to contact me.
As a baseline, bringing a game we can use for the tournament gets you in to the show both days, and also free entry into the tournament. That’s a $140 value right there.
We'll need games there on Thursday, which is setup day, and they'll need to stay till around 8pm on Saturday. Myself, I brought a couple games one year and it was rewarding, and it's also nice to have a couple of your own games in a tournament. I think I brought a Flintstones and Transformers LE one year.
As far as games, most of them can be made tournament friendly. We can remove rubber on posts and turn off ball saves, and that works for most games. We aren’t interested in making them ridiculously hard to play, this is a skill tournament. We won't be ripping out posts or putting games on "all rules hard" settings. We'll pay attention to tilts as well, some games "easy" ones will have tighter tilts, others you can probably get away with a double danger on a big nudge.
There really aren't that many "no fly zone" games...but an example would be something like DE Simpsons where there's a "double your score" and "catch up" mystery award, and you can't turn them off in settings. Nobody wants to lose a tournament game on a mystery award.
Cosmetic condition and mods are less Important than reliability and good play - strong flippers, no ball hang ups, etc.
We are looking forward to bringing a world-class tournament event to Allentown.
Quoted from Tophervette:slochar thanks for updating me and others on what is expected for a tournament grade game. Interesting the dynamics of a pinball show. In the past, I have gone to find parts and play free games (if the line is not too long).
Gotta have as many draws as possible to get all the different types of pinball hobbyists in the door
Collingwood, ON
Looking for a new set or a really good used set of brass pinball legs for The Flintstones or Indiana Jones pinball please let me know what u have
Quoted from bigcnj:Looking for decent Spirit of 76 cabinet
looking to upgrade to a nicer cab or is yours damaged? i'm in oxford also, so if you need any EM parts let me know
Announcing the Allentown Certified Stern Pro Circuit Tournament - May 6-7, 2022
Greg “WPPRelli” Poverelli and “Crazy” Levi Nayman are proud to present the 2022 Allentown Pinfest IFPA Tournament, a Stern Pro Circuit and IFPA certified event with the 20 percent WPPR boost that provides the maximum possible competition value for pro pinball players on the circuit. With more WPPRs than ever, and a higher prize pool than ever, this tournament builds upon the successes of previous Pinfest tournaments to make it an even greater event. Pinfest 2022 is shaping up to be the boomiest Pinfest IFPA tournament ever! We are also delighted to announce that Backhand Pinball is on board to stream this event live, so eSports fans across the globe can view this top-level pinball competition as it unfolds.
Tournament format:
A $100 ticket enters competitors into the Main Open tournament and pays for all entries.
Qualifying time is limited to all day Friday, May 6, 12 noon to 9 pm, and it is a limited entry format. All competitors will play 12 entries on 12 different machines in a tournament bank of up to 20 machines, and all entries will count toward qualifying position. Finals, starting at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 7, will consist of the top 24 qualifiers in A Division. There will also be a B Division finals for the next 24 qualifiers ranked outside the top 100 IFPA rankings as of May 6, 2022. Please note, the B finals results will not affect the final IFPA submission and are for prizes and trophies only. All 48 finalists will win a cash payout.
Games will encompass all eras of pinball machines.
Finals will be PAPA style four-player group scoring, 4-2-1-0 scoring. Finals matches will be played on pre-selected banks encompassing all eras, ensuring a diverse and exciting finals experience for players and viewers watching on stream. Highest seed has choice of bank. The same bank cannot be selected twice by the same player, and banks may change between rounds. Payouts will be guaranteed to all finalists.
A guaranteed minimum payout of $1,000 will go to the A Division winner, with amounts for all other finalists to be determined by the total number of players entered into the tournament. A minimum of 60 percent of tournament income in entry fees are dedicated to cash payouts for finalists.
There is no pre-registration, and this event is cash only. Players are encouraged to arrive as close to the 12 pm kickoff as possible, to ensure that all players get their 12 entries in by the 9 pm cutoff.
The main event will also track standings for kids aged 15 and under, who will have a reduced entry fee of $40. The Kid’s finals will award trophies and non-cash prizes.
There will be an IFPA sanctioned Women’s tournament, $25 entry with trophies and full cash payout, with limited entry on a number of games to be determined. The finals for both will also be PAPA format with top 8 qualifiers. Please note due to time restrictions, anyone who qualifies in both the main as well as the women’s or kid’s finals might have to play both concurrently.
The PAPA / IFPA rule set will be in effect. All rulings made and decisions by the tournament directors are final.
Volunteers and Games:
The Tournament Directors are seeking volunteers for desk registration and scorekeeping assistance. There will be an exclusive hour of qualifying time available for these volunteers, 9:15 to 10:15 pm on Friday, May 6. Compensation will also be offered based on the number of hours volunteering.
The Tournament Directors are also seeking tournament-quality games encompassing all eras. Free entry to the show and to the tournament (a $140 value) is offered, along with possible other financial considerations for multiple games or people who aren’t playing in the tournament.
Please contact Greg at [email protected] or Levi at [email protected] for more information or to offer volunteer services, games, or explore sponsorship possibilities.
See more information about the Allentown Pinfest show, one of the Northeast’s longest running and premier pinball events, at http://www.pinfestival.com/
Quoted from bonzo71:Looking to buy a Williams Liberty Bell. Will consider both working or a non working project.
Maybe someone can grab this for you and bring it
Looking for a World Cup Soccer - anyone have one they're looking to part with?
Quoted from Murphdom:Maybe someone can grab this for you and bring it
https://www.estatesales.net/marketplace/items/687317?utm_source=treasure_tracker&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=found_treasure&utm_term=pinball
"Machine does not turn on when plugged in."
I wonder if they know about that little toggle switch under the cabinet! 
I have a brand new CRP Funhouse Mirrored Backglass. $250. I bought it and didn't realize I couldn't use it with the LED Marquee mod so right back in the box it went.
Quoted from bonzo71:Looking to buy a Williams Liberty Bell. Will consider both working or a non working project.
One on Facebook
Quoted from boilerman:looking to upgrade to a nicer cab or is yours damaged? i'm in oxford also, so if you need any EM parts let me know
Yes, my pioneer cabinet is pretty worn. Started to try and spray paint the front last year but packed it up for the winter. Considering finding a donor. For some reason the inside map of my address shows me near coatesville.
089BA2AF-DFC6-46E1-8D31-557C819C0545 (resized).png19FADDB3-5C8A-41FC-BE5C-1F083EF6E8C5 (resized).pngSuper excited fro the show. Have some purchases lined up already and looking forward to playing some great games!
Chris
Looking too pick up ether fish tales ,Popeye,goldeneye,STTNG let me know what u have
Looking for a Bally EM freedom BG
A head for Fireball Classic / Lady Luck
Also looking for a base for an EM pitch and bat. Particularly Official baseball, or Deluxe Official baseball.
Any help is appreciated!!
Wizard of Oz Ruby Red 75th anniversary- For sale or trade... Pics in marketplace. Topper is NOS and will be included.
I have a nice Silverball Mania I can bring to the show if paid for in advance.
I have a crazy rare Special Force Girls backglass that I could get to the show if anyone's interested. This is the one that Bally Wulff In Germany had made because they didn't like the stock art for their market. It's NOS and has never been in a game.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/132055
20220319_153918 (resized).jpgQuoted from bigcnj:Yes, my pioneer cabinet is pretty worn. Started to try and spray paint the front last year but packed it up for the winter. Considering finding a donor. For some reason the inside map of my address shows me near coatesville.
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that is not to bad at all, it can be made to look good with a little elbow grease. you should see the card whiz i have, it makes yours look like minty. let me know if you need a few tips or tricks, i've restored a few.
20220320_162609 (resized).jpgTo piggyback on the above post...I am interested in a Special Force backglass if someone would like to sell theirs and buy the one above. Mine is bubbling pretty badly.
Quoted from boilerman:that is not to bad at all, it can be made to look good with a little elbow grease. you should see the card whiz i have, it makes yours look like minty. let me know if you need a few tips or tricks, i've restored a few.[quoted image]
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I've got a nice Star Trek Pro with colorDMD, alternative translite (comes with original), mirror blades, and some mezelmods. Ideally looking for a trade with cash your way for a nice Metallica Premium, Elvira House of Horrors, or Lord of the Rings (not the LE). Also possibly interested in a Tales from the Crypt, No Fear, or Shadow
Looking for:
Stern Ali
WCS94
Bally AFM
Abra Cadabra
Strange World
Looking for at the show
Popeye
Apollo 13
STTNG
Goldeneye
Quoted from TheShadowsNose:Looking for:
Stern Ali
WCS94
Bally AFM
Abra Cadabra
Strange World
If you'd like the add a ball version of Abra Ca Dabra check out this thread.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/who-wants-a-gottlieb-wizard-conversion-kit
Ken has a couple kits left and will be at the show.
in NJ there is a TSSP, don't know if he is going to Pinfest though.
Quoted from tdiddy:Looking for
Tspp
Mmr Se
Lotr
Congo
Sttng
Totan
IM
Cash ready to go
Looking for:
Godzilla pro or premium
Williams Star Light
Star Trek LE
Trades: Judge Dredd w/deadworld mod installed, Terminator 2, Woz Ruby Red, Sopranos - HUO (50 plays) - Original unmolested condition.
I am looking forward to Pinfest this year and am planning on bringing Rick and Morty to freeplay and possibly one more A tier game. Maybe my AFMr LE with topper or Lord of the Rings for everyone to enjoy. I'll put up a poll on what to bring sometime in April.
I will be looking for the arcade marquees, a playfield wall hanger, and maybe a backglass or two suitable only for the wall (DE SIMPSONS and LOST WORLD at the top of the list)
I would be interested in trading my Arcade1up Outrun towards a full size Time Crises 2/3, or for an Arcade1up Star Wars, T2, or Big Buck Hunter.
It's been 3 months so I will post this again.
I would like to ask ahead of time in the hopes that the guilty party reads this:
If you leave your business card on my machine and imply my game is available for rental at your establishment or you were providing my game I busted my butt to bring to the show out of the goodness of your heart I will remove it and do everything in my power to have you removed from the show and permanently banned, leave negative feedback online for you, and would encourage everyone else here to do the same.
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