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pinball shows and related happenings
from Wikipedia - Many pinball leagues have formed, with varying levels of competitiveness, formality and structure. These leagues exist everywhere from the Free State Pinball Association (FSPA) in the Washington, DC area to the Tokyo Pinball Organization (TPO)] in Japan. In the late 1990s, game manufacturers added messages to some games encouraging players to join a local league, providing website addresses for prospective league players to investigate.
Competitive pinball has become increasingly popular in recent years, with the relaunch of both PAPA (Professional-Amateur Pinball Association) and the IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association).
Two different systems for ranking pinball players exist. The World Pinball Player Rankings (WPPR) was created by the IFPA. The WPPR formula takes into account the quantity and quality of the players in the field, and awards points based on that calculation for the nearly 200 IFPA endorsed events worldwide. PAPA manages a ranking system known as the PAPA Advanced Rating System (PARS), which uses the Glicko Rating System to mathematically analyze the results of more than 100,000 competitive matches.
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Ohio Pinball Show
Mar 16 -- Mar 17, 2012
Emidio Expo Center
48 E Bath Road
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Come join us for 2 days of game room fun! We will have over 100 machines all on free play for your enjoyment! |
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Texas Pinball Festival
Mar 23 -- Mar 25, 2012
Hilton DFW Lakes
1800 Highway 26 East
Grapevine, Texas, 76051
over 15,000 square feet of pure game room fun!. There will be over 225 pinball machines, classic video games and other game room goodies set up on free play. |
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Michigan Pinball Expo
Apr 14 -- Apr 17, 2011
The Oakland Center
2200 N. Squirrel Rd
Rochester, Michigan 48309
a family friendly event that encourages everyone to come out and have a wonderful experience playing over 150+ machines. |
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Pinball at the Zoo
Apr 20 -- Apr 21, 2012
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
2900 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan
will feature a Multiple Pinball Tournaments and Vending Booths with Parts and Machines for Sale. All games will be set on free play. Auction will be held on Saturday. |
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PinFest 2012
May 4 -- May 6, 2012
Allentown Fair Grounds
302 N. 17th St
Allentown, PA 18104
approximately 15,000 square feet of game space, plus the new indoor flea market. |
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Northwest Pinball Show
June 3 -- June 5, 2011
Seattle Center / Northwest Rooms
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
the biggest event of this type in the Northwest. Over 400 games confirmed for the 2011 show. |
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Pacific Pinball Exposition
Sept 23 -- Sept 25, 2011
Marin Civic Center
10 Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael, CA 94903
The world’s largest pinball show. |
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White Rose Gameroom Show
Oct 7 -- Oct 8, 2011
York Fairgrounds
334 Carlisle Ave
York PA, 17403
Two big days of arcade fun. Games free to Play! Also outdoor flea market. |
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Pinball Expo 2012
Oct 17 -- Oct 21, 2012
Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel
601 N. Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling Illinois 60090
the MUST-SEE pinball exposition with many events, including the Flip-Out 2011 Pinball Tournament and a group tour of the Stern Pinball factory. |
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pinball related links
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