Friday nights at the bar are all about pinball, friendly competition, and trying something a little different each week. Our Friday Night Strikes events feature a rotating lineup of pinball tournament formats designed to keep things fun, fast-paced, and exciting for players of all skill levels.
Some nights focus on endurance, others reward consistency or quick thinking, but every format offers a great mix of competition and social play. Whether you’re brand new to pinball tournaments or a seasoned league player, Friday Night Strikes is a welcoming way to jump in, learn the ropes, and flip with friends.
Below is an overview of the tournament formats we regularly run.
Upcoming Events
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January 23rd @ 7:00 PM
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January 30th @ 7:00 PM
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February 6th @ 7:00 PM
Three-Strike Group Knockout Pinball Tournament
How It Works
- Players are matched into 3- or 4-player groups each round.
- 4-player groups: 3rd & 4th place each receive one strike.
- 3-player groups: 3rd place receives one strike.
- Once you have 3 strikes, you’re eliminated.
- The last player standing takes the win!
5 Round Match play w/Amazing Race Finals Pinball Tournament
How It Works
- Players compete in group match play over 5 rounds of qualifying.
- Each round, players earn points based on finishing position.
- After qualifying, the top six players advance to finals.
- Finals are run in an Amazing Race–style format, where players move quickly from game to game.
- Last player to complete the race takes the win!
Pace Matchplay Pinball Tournament
How It Works
- Players compete in group matchplay over 5 rounds of qualifying.
- Each round, players earn points based on finishing position in their group.
- Players who reach 20 or more points will continue with an ever-increasing cut line each round.
- Players are eliminated as the cut line rises.
- Last player remaining takes the win!
6-Hole Mini-Golf Pinball Tournament
How It Works
- Players will play 6 different games, each acting as a “hole.”
- Each hole has a target score or specific objective to complete.
- Scores are tracked across all six holes.
- The top 4 pin-golfers advance to the finals.
- Finalists compete in a 3-game championship round to determine the winner!
9 Progressive Strikes Group Knockout Pinball Tournament
How It Works
- Players are matched into 3 or 4-player groups each round.
- Strikes are awarded progressively based on finish order:
- You earn one strike for each player who beats you in your group.
- In a 4-player group:
- 1st place: 0 strikes
- 2nd place: 1 strike
- 3rd place: 2 strikes
- 4th place: 3 strikes
- In a 3-player group:
- 1st place: 0 strikes
- 2nd place: 1 strike
- 3rd place: 2 strikes
- In a 4-player group:
- Once you reach 9 strikes, you’re eliminated.
- Last player standing takes the win!
Six Fair Strikes Group Knockout Pinball Tournament
How It Works
- Players are matched into 3, or 4-player groups each round.
- Strikes are awarded based on finishing position:
- 4-player groups:
- 1st place: 0 strikes
- 2nd & 3rd place: 1 strike
- 4th place: 2 strikes
- 3-player groups:
- 1st place: 0 strikes
- 2nd place: 1 strike
- 3rd place: 2 strikes
- 2-player groups:
- 1st place: 0 strikes
- 2nd place: 2 strikes
- Once you reach 6 strikes, you’re eliminated.
- Last player standing takes the win!