Today is the 28th of October 2013, and that means Modern Pinball NYC is now open for business! Today is the soft opening for Steve Epstein and Steve Zahler’s new pinball venture, and it already looks fantastic.
Nick from The Arcade Hunters paid a visit to Modern Pinball NYC a short while before it opened, and got some great video of the place and the preparations for opening day. Check out all of these great looking games in one place!
The first tournament at Modern Pinball NYC will happen on November 16 – 17, 2013 as part of the “Flip Off Hunger” series of charity events that will be happening around the country.
The Main Event will be on Saturday, November 16th:
Registration & Practice: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Tournament Starts: 12:00PM
Tournament Ends: ? (usually runs for several hours!)HIGHLIGHTS
* Play some of the coolest and best-playing pinball machines at IFPA headquarters in NYC!* You’re invited to stay and play all of our pinball machines even after the tournament ends (we close @ 2AM!)
* Play against others (it’s fun to compete!)
* 10% off all food and drink at The Mad Hatter Saloon (our next door neighbor)
* IFPA World-Ranking points awarded to ALL PLAYERS. This is an IFPA WPPR Full-Point event!
* Tournament format: Brackelope – single game, 4-strike knockout (lose 4 times and you are eliminated).
* 1st place: 15 one-day passes to Modern Pinball NYC ($300 value) PLUS Jersey Jack Pinball and STERN prizes
* 2nd place: 10 one-day passes to Modern Pinball NYC ($200 value) PLUS Jersey Jack Pinball and STERN prizes
* 3rd place: 3 one-day passes to Modern Pinball NYC ($60 value) PLUS Jersey Jack Pinball and STERN prizes
* 4th place: One-day pass to Modern Pinball NYC ($20 value) PLUS Jersey Jack Pinball and STERN prizes
* 5th – 8th place: One-day pass to Modern Pinball NYC ($20 value)
ENTRY FEE
$20 donation to Food Bank For New York City + $20 entry fee* gets you into the tournament PLUS play some of the best pinball ’till you drop (or until we close at 2AM!).* NOTE: Remember to save your receipt as the $20 portion of the entry fee can be used as a credit towards the future purchase of a pinball machine from Modern Pinball NYC!
ONE LAST THING
Do you need to be good at pinball? Do you need to know how to play pinball? NO! This tournament is for all to enjoy! Bring your family, friends, co-workers, significant others, etc. Let’s just have fun and play pinball to help a great cause! Just want to come and donate? That’s fine too!
The Side Tournament will happen on Sunday, November 17th:
*NOTE: This tournament is separate from the charity tournament held the prior day.
Registration & Practice: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Tournament Starts: 12:00PM
Tournament Ends: 5:00PMHIGHLIGHTS
* Play some of the coolest and best-playing pinball machines at IFPA headquarters in NYC!* You’re invited to stay and play all of our pinball machines even after the tournament ends (we close @ 2AM!)
* Play against others (it’s fun to compete!)
* 10% off all food and drink at The Mad Hatter Saloon (our next door neighbor)
* IFPA World-Ranking points will be awarded to ALL PLAYERS
* Tournament Format: Brackelope – 2 out of 3, 2x knockout (lose twice and you are eliminated).
* 1st place winner: 40% prize pool
* 2nd place winner: 30% prize pool
* 3rd place winner: 20% prize pool
* 4th place winner: 10% prize pool
ENTRY FEE
$10 for prize pool + $10 entry fee* gets you into the tournament PLUS stay and play all day ’till closing (2AM!).
*NOTE: This is a $10 grand opening savings (regular price for a one-day pass is $20!).ONE LAST THING
Do you need to be good at pinball? Do you need to know how to play pinball? NO! This tournament is for all to enjoy! Bring your family, friends, co-workers, significant others, etc.Hope to see you there!
I will certainly be there, because I will be helping to run the tournaments. So, come on out and compete!
By the way, here is one of the owners, Steve Zahler, kicking some serious tail on Addams Family.
Modern Pinball NYC is located at:
362 Third Ave (between 26th & 27th streets) in New York City.
For more information or directions by car, train, etc. please visit:
http://www.modernpinballnyc.com/
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