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New England Pinball League

organizationactive41 mentionsFirst seen Mar 12, 2016Last seen Feb 20, 2026

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New England Pinball League is a organization mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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Claims (7)

  • factualhigh

    Poster reached the New England Pinball League season 35 finals playing Strato-Flite

    Source: tasker-smithEM Artwork Favorites
  • factualhigh

    New England Pinball League operates at approximately 30 locations across New England

    Source: Sam KeoghIntroduction to Competitive Pinball with Sam Keogh
  • factualhigh

    New England Pinball League has grown from 29 players in 2012 to over 300 players

    Source: Jeff ParsonsThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 30 Gomez Pt. 1
  • factualhigh

    NEPL withdrew from IFPA due to new rules requiring 50% of games at a single location

Recent Mentions (41)

  • Regional pinball tournament organization that Colin contributes to

    Registration Now Open for Pinball Media Mixer 3 at Pinball ExpoSep 26, 2025
  • Tournament/competitive pinball organization with which Colin is affiliated

    2025’s Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Pinball Deals (Updated Live)Dec 1, 2025
  • Tournament/competitive pinball organization; Colin contributes

    Marino Zaccaria, Co-Founder of Zaccaria Pinball, Has DiedDec 1, 2025
  • Tournament league that Colin participates in and contributes to

    Where My Pinball Money GoesDec 8, 2025
  • Regional tournament organization Colin contributes to

    TWIPYs 2025: Voting Open NowJan 13, 2026
  • Tournament organization; Colin contributes to it

    Is IPDB Dying? Visualizing the Slow Death of a Pinball InstitutionJan 13, 2026
  • Tournament league that Colin contributes to

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Source: Jeff Parsons
The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 30 Gomez Pt. 1
  • factualhigh

    NEPL will offer a separate IFPA tournament at finals for players wanting WPPR points

    Source: Jeff ParsonsThe Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 30 Gomez Pt. 1
  • factualhigh

    The New England Pinball League is the largest pinball league by far, with approximately 200 players per season

    Source: Jeff Parsons citing Joe Showber's statement at PinbergEpisode 66 – No One Likes Viper
  • factualhigh

    The New England Pinball League previously held finals at Pinball Wizard in Pelham, New Hampshire

    Source: Jeff Parsons explaining league historyEpisode 66 – No One Likes Viper
  • IFPA Announces Updates to Mission Statement & Leadership Team
    Jan 26, 2026
  • Pinball tournament/competitive organization. Mentioned in author Colin's bio as a contributor.

    The Pinball BetFeb 12, 2026
  • Tournament organization that Colin contributes to

    How the Hype Index Got SmarterFeb 20, 2026
  • Tournament league holding weekly events at Fun Spot

    #125 david@pintasticne - The Classic Pinball PodcastFeb 24, 2025
  • Regional league operating multi-state competitive events; affected by IFPA league reporting changes; had concerns about misinformation in previous podcast

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 56: WildMay 22, 2022
  • League that Pinball Coop participates in during season, alternating with other league formats during offseason

    Episode 54 – Black Sheep SquadronAug 3, 2017
  • Largest regional pinball league by participation with 300-400 players across 20+ locations in New England; now facing IFPA structural rule changes

    Ep 53: Chowder LeagueMar 25, 2022
  • League run by Jeff Parsons; voted 4-3 to leave IFPA affiliation; majority of players don't care about WPPR points; will continue as non-IFPA league

    Ep 54: The Three AmigosApr 13, 2022
  • Competitive league covering Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut; ~200 players per season; largest league by IFPA standards

    Episode 66 – No One Likes ViperOct 26, 2017
  • Regional competitive pinball league; disrupted by Pinball Wizard closure, relocated finals to Sanctum which subsequently dropped out, affected by venue consolidation

    Episode 74 – Pick Barb Wire!!Jan 18, 2018
  • Competitive pinball league (NEPL) with tournament formats, hosted at Eric Priepke's residence

    Episode 10 With Special Guest Eric Priepke (epthegeek)May 22, 2019
  • Organization supported by Mark Seiden; linked to Pintastic community

    #63 Pintastic 2021 Preview - The Classic Pinball PodcastOct 12, 2021
  • League organization that John Lee studied before starting local tournaments; had games at Excelsior Pub

    Episode 7 – Playing EM Pinball in Tournaments with John LeeFeb 23, 2025
  • Regional pinball league; member 'J' increased membership; mentioned for sponsorship support

    Episode 850: "Your 2024 Pinball Wishes"Sep 26, 2023
  • NEPL tournament organization that competed at Stern Pinball Inc. competition where Mrs. Penn recorded

    Ep 58: The Super Awesome LoserKid EpisodeApr 19, 2021
  • Regional pinball league Tim Sexton competes in regularly, mentioned multiple times in career narrative

    Episode 10 – An Evening with TSexSep 15, 2016
  • Described as 'largest pinball league in the world'; Grant joined in 2016; led by Chuck Webster at the time; located across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire

    Michael Grant - Marketing Manager of Stern PinballNov 27, 2021
  • Competitive pinball league where Bowen Kerins plays; Jack interested in visiting league nights

    Bowen Kerins Shows Up At Dead Flip!Mar 12, 2016
  • Regional pinball league operating at ~30+ locations across New England with weekly play and quarterly finals

    Introduction to Competitive Pinball with Sam KeoghFeb 7, 2025
  • Volunteer pinball league where Colin Alsheimer discovered community and later volunteered

    Colin Alsheimer- Pinball Expo 2023 - Pinball NewsOct 21, 2023
  • Regional pinball tournament organization; hosts weekly tournaments during seasons at Fun Spot's Pinball Outpost.

    Thinking Big - The Visionaries - Pinball Expo 2024 - Rob Berk, Doc Mack, Dave Lawton, Mike JacobsonOct 18, 2024
  • Regional pinball league with ~250 players across 10 locations (NH, MA, CT, RI, ME, VT), running 5 years, uses A/B/C/D divisions with equal prize pools

    Episode 34 - Bowen Brings BusinessMay 7, 2017
  • Tournament league presided over by Jeff Parsons; began during pandemic; restarting season in May per episode discussion

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Episode 29Apr 30, 2022
  • 26-season competitive pinball league with 300+ players across 21 New England locations; recently withdrew from IFPA affiliation

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep 30 Gomez Pt. 1May 16, 2022
  • Competitive pinball league; Jeff Parsons was president, stepped down due to toxic environment; casual division emphasized by Parsons as best part of competition

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Year in Review 2023 Part 1Jan 10, 2024
  • Tournament organization in New England region; put on hold during COVID-19; planned to resume season after new year; president is Jeff Parsons

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - S1 E15Sep 15, 2020
  • Regional competitive pinball league operating at ~30+ locations across New England; runs finals every 4 months with hundreds of players; supports casual and competitive play

    Introduction to Competitive Pinball with Sam KeoghFeb 7, 2025
  • Major pinball league with finals scheduled for end of March 2020 that were cancelled/postponed due to COVID lockdown. Held weekly sessions at Flat Top Johnny's.

    Episode 280: Mitch CurtisSep 21, 2020
  • Local pinball league that Grant joined after rediscovering pinball in New Hampshire

    Episode 396: General Michael Grant of the Stern ArmyApr 8, 2024
  • Pinball league hosted at Starlight Lounge in Amesbury; participating in Trash Talker League Challenge at Pintastic

    Episode 207: Pintastic’s Who’s WhoJul 14, 2019
  • League with over 300 players, finals next week, adding locations each season; organizer Chuck Webster at Sanctum

    Episode 227: The 24 Hour Battle at the Sanctum recapNov 4, 2019
  • League where Daniel brought Bally D&D for match play; players earned 'Flame Awards' based on bonus points

    Episode 77 - Die on this Hill: Bally Dungeons & DragonsApr 7, 2025
  • Tournament organization covering New England region; Bear Moose Brewery hosts league play; noted as having 'probably the biggest league that runs over all of new england'

    Episode 9 - Operator Spotlight: Pop's Pinball ParlorDec 18, 2023
  • Competitive pinball league in Boston area where Mark Seiden played

    Ep 11 - Mark SeidenOct 22, 2021
  • Competitive pinball league where user competed in season 35 finals

    EM Artwork FavoritesFeb 11, 2026