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Greg Pavarelli

personactive71 mentionsFirst seen May 9, 2016Last seen Apr 6, 2026

Profile

Greg Pavarelli is a prominent NYC-based competitive pinball player and tournament organizer who has been active in the pinball community since at least 2017. He is best known as the director of the Scrapple League (multiple seasons 2025-present) and organizer of major NYC tournaments including the NYC Pinball Championships and Brooklyn Pinball Open. Beyond tournament organization, Pavarelli is a skilled competitor who has placed well in major tournaments (Pinburgh, IFPA events, Stern Pro Circuit), served as Team USA captain for the European Pinball Championships, and was NY State Pinball Champion. He is also a musician (band: The Knobs) and has been involved in pinball media including commentary and podcast appearances.

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Relationships

  • affiliated_withSunshine LaundromatHosts tournaments at NYC venue; manages competitive pinball eventsmedium
  • affiliated_withThe KnobsBand membermedium

Facts

  • achievementCompetitor at multiple major pinball tournamentshighfrom 2019
  • achievementWon Scrapple League Season 4 A Division finalshighfrom 2025-10-27
  • achievementLed Brooklyn Pinball Open qualifyinghighfrom 2025-12
  • achievementSecond place finisher in Scrapple Shine Selfie Leaguehighfrom 2026-02
  • affiliationBand member of The Knobshighfrom 2019
  • roleDirector of Scrapple League Season 5highfrom 2025-11

Claims (16)

  • factualhigh

    Greg Pavarelli is in first seed position for Scrapple League season 2 finals with 112 points across 4 visits

    Source: Benjamin FurigaAwesomeness
  • factualhigh

    Greg Pavarelli won Scrapple League Season 4 A division finals with 8 competitors in three-game playoff format

    Source: Benjamin Furiga / Eric SweetlandA Part of the Greater Shitload
  • factualhigh

    Greg Pavarelli is leading Scrapple League Season 4 standings with 85 points after three meetings

    Source: Eric SweetlandThe Ever Expanding Scrapple Tent
  • factualhigh

    Greg Pavarelli won the first Sunday Strikes tournament at Solid State on September 12th with zero strikes

Recent Mentions (73)

  • Tournament director for Barcade Fi-Di Monthly and Scrapple League, leading Scrapple League season 2 finals with 112 points

    AwesomenessApr 6, 2026
  • Pinball player finishing second at Scrapple Land tournament, co-director of Scrapple League with Benjamin Fioriga

    The Doubly Illusory Phenomenon of LunchtimeMar 30, 2026
  • Tournament director for Scrapple League and host of Barcade Fi-Di Monthly

    Astounding CacophonyMar 23, 2026
  • Scrapple League director (Season 2, 2026), tournament organizer, top scorer (31 points) in March 11 Scrapple League qualifying

    The Madness Begins (2026)Mar 16, 2026
  • Competitive pinball player, placed third in Mandalorian Launch Party Flip Frenzy with +6 win differential

    Episode 202Sep 28, 2021
  • Tournament director for Stern Army NYC Match Play League, competed in November 17th event, finished tied for first with 20 points

    Episode 208Nov 23, 2021
  • Returning guest on Slam Tilt Podcast; now ranked in top 100 WPPR players; NYC-based competitive player; filling in for Tim Sexton's absence on the show

Contradictions

  • Existing: Leading scorer in Scrapple League Season 5 with 87 points after three weeks (episode 3)vsConflicting: Leading scorer in Scrapple League Season 4 with 85 points after three meetings (episode 7) and 110 points in Season 4 (episode 12)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Scrapple League Season 5 director (mentioned in episodes 2, 3, 4)vsConflicting: Scrapple League Season 4 director (mentioned in episodes 5, 7, 9, 12)
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 2, 2026

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  • roleTournament director for NYC Pinball Championshipshighfrom 2019
  • roleDirector of Scrapple League Season 4highfrom 2025-09 until 2025-10
  • roleNYC pinball community organizerhighfrom 2019
  • roleTournament director for Barcade Fidei monthly eventshighfrom 2026
  • Source: Eric SweetlandEpisode 201
  • opinionhigh

    Iron Man is an undesirable machine for tournament play due to its restrictive gameplay mechanics

    Source: Greg PavarelliPart 08 | 2018-19 IFPA NA Championships & 2019 Women's World Championships
  • factualmedium

    New York City lacked major pinball championships between the early Papa days and 2019, relying on Sunshine Laundromat Wednesday play and team leagues

    Source: direct statement to Jeff TeolisEpisode 198: NYCPC (2019) recap
  • factualhigh

    New York City pinball scene is growing with expanding casual and competitive venues

    Source: Direct statement about NYC scene growthEpisode 87 – Start spreading the news
  • factualhigh

    NYCPC will be twice as big this year with new show and entertainment elements

    Source: Direct announcement of tournament expansionEpisode 87 – Start spreading the news
  • factualhigh

    Sean the Storm Grant will appear as commentator at NYCPC 2.0

    Source: Confirmed appearance announcementEpisode 87 – Start spreading the news
  • factualhigh

    NYCPC 2.0 will use professional streaming setup with dedicated commentary booth operated by Boston streamer Mark Petronod

    Source: Announcement of streaming infrastructureEpisode 87 – Start spreading the news
  • factualmedium

    Greg Pavarelli defeated Tim Sexton in Connecticut State Championship and other tournament matchups

    Source: Greg PavarelliEpisode 77 – Darth Balls
  • opinionhigh

    Pinball is progressing with increased competitive depth at major tournaments

    Source: Greg PavarelliEpisode 71: Buffalo Pinball Summer Open 2017 recap
  • factualhigh

    Greg Pavarelli is ranked 108th in the world IFPA rankings at age 26

    Source: Ron HowittEpisode 44 – Fun Part of the Segment
  • factualhigh

    Greg Pavarelli finished second in upstate New York IFPA rankings, behind Steve Bowden who rarely plays in New York

    Source: Ron HowittEpisode 44 – Fun Part of the Segment
  • factualhigh

    Greg Pavarelli is traveling to Copenhagen Sunday night for the Danish Pinball Open, then possibly to Amsterdam and the Netherlands

    Source: Greg PavarelliEpisode 44 – Fun Part of the Segment
  • factualhigh

    Greg Pavarelli dropped from 23rd to 98th in WPPR rankings after Super League point purge but expressed satisfaction with the change because it highlights his non-Super League tournament results

    Source: Tim Sexton reporting Pavarelli's statementEpisode 31 – Wack-A-Willie
  • Episode 77 – Darth BallsFeb 8, 2018
  • Pinball tournament director, directs Barcade Fidei Monthly and Scrapple League, competitive player

    Roughly Iambic Pentameter and DeliciousMar 9, 2026
  • Community member who raised the 'Do or Die on Iron Man' rule question

    Episode 16 - Nationals, Pinmasters, Stern ShowdownApr 12, 2020
  • Tournament director; competitive pinball player; winner of first Sunday Strikes event at Solid State

    Episode 201Sep 21, 2021
  • First-time guest on Slam Tilt, IFPA ranked 108th at age 26, second in upstate NY championship, owns Buck Rogers machine

    Episode 44 – Fun Part of the SegmentMay 25, 2017
  • Director of inaugural Stern Army NYC Match Play Pinball League at Jack Bar

    Episode 206Nov 8, 2021
  • Directed Stern Army NYC Match Play finals at Jack Bar on November 24th

    Episode 209Nov 30, 2021
  • Pinball enthusiast; first-time drinking game participant; winner of second tournament round

    Ep 7: Battle For The Final RoundJun 26, 2020
  • Rock Fantasy tournament organizer; placed 3rd/4th in his own tournament

    Episode 11 – Gettin’ Floaty With ItSep 22, 2016
  • Tournament organizer who ran the Sunshine League (at Sunshine Laundromat in New York). Now involved with Scrapple League at Scrapple Land in Brooklyn.

    Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep26 - Ron Richards of Scorbit The Online Pinball EcosystemMar 4, 2026
  • Director of Scrapple League Season 2, tournament organizer, also serves as commentator for streamed matches

    Various Simpsons Characters' HolesMay 26, 2025
  • Pinball player who posted high Game of Thrones score ($13 billion) with glass on

    Episode 12 – Apologies are in OrderSep 29, 2016
  • Brooklyn, NY-based player; staple at Sunshine Laundromat; ranked among top players in world

    Ep 12: The Pinburgh (trivia) ChallengeJul 13, 2020
  • Director of Scrapple League, assists with multiple tournament organizations.

    Put That in Your PipeMay 19, 2025
  • Pinball tournament director, organizes NYC Match Play League, top player (33 points week 6, seeded 3rd in A finals with 108 points), plays for The Mutants

    Feel Free to Pray for MeMay 5, 2025
  • Competitive pinball player, tournament director, won Silver Ball Sunday on October 8

    Episode 307 - The Creed and the ClawOct 14, 2024
  • Competitive pinball player, tournament organizer; directs NYC Match Play league at Scrapple Land

    Play More PinballApr 7, 2025
  • Tournament director and assistant for Scrapple League/NYC Match Play Pinball League, competitive player with 102 points

    Everybody Hates Moral PhilosophersApr 21, 2025
  • Pinball player and Slam Tilt Podcast guest, just missed qualifying for Cameron Silver Ball Rumble (tied with Joe Lemire at 233 points but Joe ate instead of playing tiebreaker)

    Episode 98 – Congrats To SSBJul 3, 2018
  • Provincial/state championship winner, won poker tournament at the Borgata, met Orby at Pinburgh after-party

    PNP Ep. 554- Orby Heads to D82 To Play Elwin, Eric and Escher!Jan 24, 2024
  • Tournament organizer running Fantasy Summer Bash with Mr. Keeler and Tim Sexton

    Episode 2 – Sophomore Jinx?Jul 21, 2016
  • Highly ranked IFPA player (40th nationally) with 305 points for New York State as of episode recording

    Episode 1 – Hello World!!Jul 14, 2016
  • Pinball player from Buffalo area; did commentary at SCS tournament and Amazonian Finals; competing in Upstate NY Open

    Episode 75 – More Choice EasilyJan 25, 2018
  • Broadcast commentator for IE Pinball's Pin-Masters coverage

    2016 IFPA Pin-Masters, Finals - Part 2May 9, 2016
  • Pinball commentator and analyst providing game strategy commentary during tournament coverage

    Part 08 | 2018-19 IFPA NA Championships & 2019 Women's World ChampionshipsMay 26, 2020
  • Pinball enthusiast with obsessive personality; joined Pinball NYC team early; involved in organizing leagues; mentioned as fixture in community

    NYC Pinball League: The Anatomy of a Pinball ResurgenceAug 9, 2022
  • Competitive pinball player; dropped from 23rd to 98th after ranking recalculation; positive about change as it highlights non-Super League tournament results (Pittsburgh Pinball Open, Pinmania)

    Episode 31 – Wack-A-WillieFeb 16, 2017
  • Director of Stern Army NYC Match Play Pinball League at Jack Bar

    Episode 207Nov 16, 2021
  • Tournament competitor playing on Batman 66 and The Munsters machines

    IFPA HEADS UP Pinball Tournament! 2019Mar 23, 2019
  • Tournament director for Scrapple League, Barcade Fi-Di Monthly, Valentine's Day tournament assistant director; competitive pinball player

    Not a Minimum Number of BeersFeb 23, 2026
  • Connected to Solid State Bar in New York; his wife works there.

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show Ep. 32 - Gomez Pt. 2May 21, 2022
  • Pinball competitive player featured in Just Pinball Zine #2 centerfold; Pittsburgh-area tournament organizer

    BDYETP 61: Halloween & Ultraman Revealed, Silver Falls, Impressions: Mando, TMNT, R&M, Review: Led ZeppelinJul 25, 2021
  • Appeared with Lyman Sheets on Slam Tilt Podcast interview

    Episode 180 – Respect The CultureJan 26, 2022
  • Tournament director/organizer in New York Scrapple League where Ron Richards plays

    Episode 214: ScorbitAug 9, 2019
  • INDISC participant; frequently competes in Deep Pockets Award category with Jim and Bob Matthews

    Episode 237: INDISC and the IFPA OpenDec 24, 2019
  • Lead tournament director for Scrapple League; placed third in Read'em and Flip tournament

    Episode 505 - Utterly StochasticOct 6, 2025
  • Tournament director of Scrapple League, competitive player (scored 25 points in round 4), organizes events

    Music of the SpheresSep 22, 2025
  • Super Series commentator for Sunday tournament coverage.

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 8: The Three Stooges Meet The WizardOct 27, 2021
  • Prominent pinball player and tournament organizer; competed at IFPA 15 in Toronto; known as competitive elite player; inspired Joe's 'degenerate' terminology through post-tournament partying incident.

    Joe Ciaravino - “Dude Where’s My Code?” - Episode 56Mar 7, 2025
  • Winner of NY State Pinball Championship Series; multiple-time tournament winner; tested positive for COVID after tournament victory

    Episode 223 – Nice And DryFeb 6, 2024
  • Allentown tournament organizer alongside Levy

    Episode 249.5 – NormMay 22, 2025
  • New York State champion; competed against Robert Byers at NACS in epic battle that went to 3-3 before Byers won 4-3; strong modern game player.

    Episode 252: Friday Night Friends 2Apr 1, 2020
  • League organizer at Scrapple Laundromat in Brooklyn; worked with Epstein on recent charity tournaments

    Episode 264: Thank you, Steve EpsteinJun 17, 2020
  • New York-based pinball player and organizer; team captain for USA at European Pinball Championships in Denmark; hosts events at Sunshine Laundromat in New York; recruited Jeff to play internationally.

    Episode 202: Amy Covell-Murthy + a tribute to 200 episodesJun 17, 2019
  • Convinced Jeff Teolis to play on Team America for European Pinball Championships

    Episode 220: Peter Andersen, Denmark’s bestSep 21, 2019
  • Competitive pinball player from New York area; frequents Rock Fantasy for tournaments; mentioned as top-tier competitor

    Episode 231: Stephen Keeler, Rock FantasyNov 9, 2019
  • Traveled via overnight bus after flight cancellation; made top-4 in finals with Zach Sharp, Levy Naiman, Alexander; semi-finalist

    Episode 71: Buffalo Pinball Summer Open 2017 recapSep 10, 2017
  • Top-ten finisher at circuit finals, won two rounds, associated with Slamtail Podcast as Darth Balls

    Episode 117: Stern Pro Circuit recap (2018)Mar 27, 2018
  • New York competitive player; attended IFPA 15 as second alternate; helped with streaming coverage; last year fell short in final round

    Episode 137: IFPA 15 players and recapJun 21, 2018
  • Mentioned as strong competitive player in New York City pinball scene; appears at Sunshine Laundromat

    Episode 145: Who will play with Pinball Profile at the TTI?Jul 24, 2018
  • Competitive pinball player; interviewed at Pinburgh discussing tournament performance

    Episode 146: Pinburgh 2018 recapAug 4, 2018
  • Pinball community figure; invited Kevin to MAGFest; involved in tournament organization

    Episode 171: Kevin Stone, MagfestJan 3, 2019
  • NYCPC organizer; tournament director praising Never Beef crew and Papa legacy

    Episode 198: NYCPC (2019) recapMay 22, 2019
  • Pinball tournament player from New York City who battled cancer in 2018. Met David Taylor at tournaments over several years. David provided personal support and encouragement during Greg's illness at Buffalo tournament.

    Episode 159. Remembering David TaylorOct 11, 2018
  • Director of Scrapple League Season 4; participant in qualifying sessions; leading standings at 110 points

    Awaiting Pat's ResponseOct 13, 2025
  • Placed third in Harvest main division; directs Scrapple League

    Clinging to a PlankNov 17, 2025
  • Tournament director for Scrapple League; placed 4th at The Ocho tournament; seeded 1st in Scrapple League finals

    Platonically Played BallsOct 20, 2025
  • Director of Scrapple League; won Season 4 A Division finals

    A Part of the Greater ShitloadOct 27, 2025
  • NYC competitive pinball player; tournament director; led Brooklyn Pinball Open qualifying; also directs Scrapple League

    Yellow CardDec 15, 2025
  • Director of Scrapple League Season 4, leading standings with 85 points after three meetings

    The Ever Expanding Scrapple TentSep 29, 2025
  • Tournament director for Barcade Fidei monthly and Scrapple League; second place finisher in Scrapple Shine Selfie League

    Resigned Discord or Hopeful EnergyFeb 16, 2026
  • Tournament director for Scrapple League 2025 Season 4

    FlipperceptionSep 15, 2025
  • Director of Scrapple League's fifth season; placed second in first qualifying week with 29 points

    Hoedown HotelNov 10, 2025
  • Scrapple League Season 5 director; leading scorer with 87 points after three weeks

    Another Week to Contemplate Their FateNov 24, 2025
  • Scrapple League tournament director; competitor (29 points week 4, 31 points week 5); top seed A finals with 118 points

    The iPad SherpaDec 8, 2025
  • NYC pinball community organizer, tournament director for NYC Pinball Championships, band member (The Knobs), player who has competed at multiple major tournaments

    Episode 87 – Start spreading the newsApr 8, 2019
  • Attendee at TPF, flew with Ryan C. and Charles Thomas

    Episode 35 – Hanging at TPF with Mr. CooperMar 19, 2018