Silver Ball Sac
Pinball Club
Sacramento, CA
Club Guidelines and Tournament Rules
Welcome to the Silver Ball Sac Pinball Club (SBS), a vibrant community dedicated to the joy of pinball. Based in Sacramento, CA, SBS is a hub for enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels, offering weekly tournaments and a chance to be part of Sacramento's expanding pinball scene.
The Silver Ball Sac Pinball Club is set to revolutionize the local pinball scene with 6+ venues and inclusive community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the silver ball, SBS offers a weekly dose of pinball excitement and competition.
Membership and Fees
Membership: Free
Event Fees range from free to $10+ (see individual event descriptions)
Public Locations: Minimum of 6 pinball machines, 21+ and all-ages venues.
Private Locations: Addresses released only to approved players on the day of the tournament
Tournament Format
We will be using app.matchplay.events to manage and run our tournaments. Please make an account so you can submit your groups results after each game.
Standard IFPA rules with exceptions listed here and made on a case by case basis by the TD when necessary.
Extra Balls: If an extra ball is left turned on then skill shot only. zero flips allowed after the ball has been plunged. Nudging and action button presses are allowed.
Tie Breakers: Single ball game on a random machine to break all ties that relate to finals placement and top finishing positions
Fee Breakdown
Public locations are not on free play and all players must coin up to start the game. Tournament entry fees vary by tournament type
Communication and Media
SMS player notifications and check in (now)
Player Dashboard (soon): Join the waitlist, set location preferences, view stats, etc.
Live Streaming: (eventually)
Occasional large tournaments on weekends.