STERN-ament Pinball Tournament

Think you can handle the best Stern has to offer? On Monday, July 27th at 7:30 PM, The Original Pinballz Arcade is hosting The STERN-ament, a one-day pinball tournament played entirely across our collection of Stern pinball machines. Nine games, five qualifying rounds, and one champion. This tournament is open to players of all skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned competitor chasing IFPA points or playing in your very first tournament, you are welcome here. Bring your A-game, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of nonstop Stern Pinball action. Tournament Style: The STERN-ament features Swiss-style qualifying followed by a double elimination finals bracket. All games are Stern machines from our lineup on the main floor. - Qualifying Rounds: 5 rounds of Swiss Match Play. Players are grouped and compete head to head, with results determining seeding for each subsequent round. - Scoring: IFPA format with points awarded based on group placement (1st = 7 points, 2nd = 5 points, 3rd = 3 points, 4th = 1 point). - Finals: Top qualifiers advance to a Double Elimination bracket to determine the tournament champion. - All Stern, All Night: Every game in the tournament is a Stern machine. Nine titles, zero excuses. The Stern Lineup: Here are the nine Stern machines in the tournament rotation: - Dungeons & Dragons - Godzilla - Guardians of the Galaxy - Jurassic Park - Mandalorian - Pokémon - Led Zeppelin - TMNT - Venom IFPA Certified: The STERN-ament is an IFPA certified event and will follow official player conduct rules. You can review the full conduct rules on the IFPA website. Tournament Details: - Date: Monday, July 27th - Time: 7:30 PM - Location: The Original Pinballz Arcade - Address: 8940 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 - Entry: $10 (covers gameplay, prize pool, and IFPA sanctioning fees) - Registration: Sign up on this page or at the door. Pre-registration is encouraged!