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Bluffs Pinball Returns!

brewmanager

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We are pleased to announce that as Ontario moves into Stage 3, we are going to begin gradually re-opening Bluffs Pinball for events on Thursday nights. That being said, it is imperative to us that we do this slowly and safely, and limit the risks to all.

We will be following all Provincial public health rules. We would ask that Covid unvaccinated people not join us until further advice is given on the subject. The reason for this is simple - we have several immunocompromised regular members and don't want to increase the risk to anyone, As well, masks will be required indoors until further notice. Attendance at these events will be strictly limited to pre-registered players to maintain capacity limits as per guidelines, and contact tracing. There will be a separate Google Form posted for each event. A wait-list will be run if necessary.

Each week is $15 to enter.

Current Calendar

Thursday August 5 - Pinball Frenzy (Doors at 7 pm, Frenzy starts at 7:30, 2.5 hours with a 10 minute break after each hour.) (This event is a trial run to iron bugs out and is IFPA sanctioned) Registration
Thursday August 12 - Pinball Frenzy - (Doors at 7 pm, Frenzy starts at 7:30, 2.5 hours with a 10 minute break after each hour.) (This event is a trial run to iron bugs out and is IFPA sanctioned) Registration

Every Thursday from August 19-September 30*

Bluffs Thursday Frenzy

Doors at 7 pm, 2 hour qualifying Frenzy starts at 7:30 with one 10 minute break. After the 2 hour Frenzy, the top half (as close to 50% as possible) will play a 1 hour Playoff Frenzy, with results from the first two hours reset. We will maintain an outdoor player queue and limit the machines in play in order to maintain social distancing as needed.

Registration Links

August 19 Registration
August 26 Registration
September 2 Registration
September 9 Registration
September 16 Registration
September 23 Registration
September 30 Registration


*may be adjusted as Provincial Rules are changed.
 
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brewmanager

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Dates now posted thru December 16. Signup sheets can be found in the Bluffs Pinball Facebook Group.

In addition, we are going to be playing a league before the Frenzies from October 28-December 9th. Players will have one shot at 3 games (expect these to be mostly be classic games to allow for time). We will open doors at 6:30 to allow people to get their games in before the frenzies, or play after if necessary. There will be no additional charge for this league, but you must be registered for that week's frenzy in order to enter and play your league games.

On December 16, the top 4 will play a best 2/3 elimination tournament to determine the winner.
 
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brewmanager

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Tournaments now posted Jan-Mar 2022.

Format change

We now play a 2 hour frenzy, followed by a Progressive Strikes playoff with the top half of the field qualifying. Number of strikes depends on amount required to reach full TGP with the IFPA.
 

brewmanager

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Tournament dates now posted thru June 16.

We collectively decided as a group last night that we will continue to require vaccination proof and masking thru March, and review it again on a monthly basis going forward.
 
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