Quoted from merccat:One nice thing is that your in a large metropolitan area so there should be a league around there you could also participate in. Competitive play even if you aren’t into trying to become a champion level player can be a lot of fun and a new dimension of the game.
Hi Lucy! I'm the co-organizer of the San Diego Pinball Club. We get together for weekly tournaments and occasionally pin parties at club members' houses. Besides our Meetup site that you received, you can check our Facebook page 'San Diego Pinball Club' for even more club news.
We're an open and friendly group that welcomes new members. Feel free to join us at our next event! And if you have any questions, just ask any of our members or me personally. Welcome to this super addicting hobby!
-Brian K