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New York City Pinball Championships

eventactive16 mentionsFirst seen Apr 26, 2018Last seen Oct 25, 2023

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New York City Pinball Championships is a event mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    The NYC Pinball Championships moved from the penthouse ballroom last year to the main ballroom this year

    Source: Ron HallettEpisode 129 – Chicken Curry
  • factualhigh

    NYC Pinball Championships took place May 17-19 at Skyline Hotel in Manhattan

    Source: Raymond DavidsonEpisode 7 - New York City Pinball Championships
  • factualhigh

    NYCPC drew 120-140 players in its inaugural year

    Source: Crazy LevyEpisode 136: Beef and Boom. The NYCPC story.
  • factualhigh

    There has not been a major pinball championship tournament in New York City for many years prior to the inaugural NYCPC

Recent Mentions (17)

  • Tournament in New York City; sold out with 140 players and 70-person waitlist; finals on May 20th (Championship Sunday); Skyline Hotel, ninth-floor penthouse ballroom; featuring Papa streaming rig, Project Pinball charity partnership, Iron Maiden, Stars, and unannounced 'major boom' partnerships

    Episode 88 – Cluster VUK, The Guests Take OverApr 26, 2018
  • Tournament held May 17-19 at Skyline Hotel in Manhattan with multiple divisions and competitive play

    Episode 7 - New York City Pinball ChampionshipsMay 21, 2019
  • Tournament event held at Skyline Hotel in NYC; upgraded venue and logistics from previous year; featured Papa-supplied games, live music, and dual streaming

    Episode 129 – Chicken CurryMay 25, 2019
  • Tournament referenced as official sponsor/endorser of 'Big Miss Mona's Troll Repellent Spray' in comedic opening

    Episode 22 - PUBLIC ENEMA #1Feb 26, 2020
  • Tournament organized by Tim Sexton and Never Beef Productions; features women's tournament, classics division, and main tournament with specific game lineup.

    Episode 91 – Dynamic DuoMay 16, 2018
  • Tournament where community members like Neil McCray volunteer; competitive pinball event

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Source: Neil McRae and Megan Sprague
Episode 136: Beef and Boom. The NYCPC story.
  • factualhigh

    New York City Pinball Championships will feature women's tournament, classics division, and main tournament with specific game lineups including Iron Maiden, Attack from Mars, and Genesis.

    Source: Ron and Bruce citing Tim Sexton announcementEpisode 91 – Dynamic Duo
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  • Announced for weekend before Expo; held in Brooklyn; costs $177/night hotel + $275 entry fee

    Episode 207 – Leave The Lights OnMay 30, 2023
  • Tournament scheduled for May, moving to larger venue with 1,000 additional square feet, match-play format

    Episode 190: Jerry BernardApr 19, 2019
  • NYC pinball event where Jeff Teolis will see Kate Martin the weekend after WIPT announcement

    Episode 129: Kaite Martin, WIPT!May 16, 2018
  • Tournament held in downtown Manhattan; Ron qualified for classics division, won $81, and made one round before elimination

    Episode 217 – Soul GloOct 25, 2023
  • Tournament event following weekend after Saratoga; hosts planning attendance

    Episode 191 – Hee HawAug 6, 2022
  • Annual competitive tournament scheduled for mid-May; cited as potential indicator of competitive pinball season resumption post-pandemic

    Episode 295: Nate ShiversJan 22, 2021
  • Tournament series with tournament honoring Dahlia Rowan's memory; Keeler attended most recent event

    Episode 231: Stephen Keeler, Rock FantasyNov 9, 2019
  • Annual pinball tournament scheduled for May 2020, cancelled due to COVID-19; recently formalized as LLC; has become established on community calendar in just a couple years

    Episode 249: NYCPC 2020 cancellationMar 16, 2020
  • Inaugural tournament held at Modern Pinball in Hell's Kitchen, organized by Never Beef Productions with 120-140 players

    Episode 136: Beef and Boom. The NYCPC story.Jun 13, 2018
  • Annual tournament now in second year, expanding to twice the size, adding entertainment elements (live music, stage, free play bank), day/weekend passes available

    Episode 87 – Start spreading the newsApr 8, 2019
  • Tournament event featured in the video

    NYC Pinball Championship 2023Oct 25, 2023