Tag: qualification

New Pinball Dictionary: Scorekeepers Hour

As a reward for the volunteers who perform scorekeeping duties during the competition …

PAPA 16 – PAPA.TV streaming videos

If for some strange reason you missed the live streaming of the PAPA Qualifying and A division Final Rounds, they are available on the PAPA.TV Twitch channel under the Videos link. Follow their channels! Let’s get those viewer numbers up.

New Pinball Dictionary: Snipe/Sniping

Features, Dictionary, Silverball

A strategy used during tournament qualification rounds wherein a challenger specifically looks at the games and scores of someone immediately above them in the rankings in an effort to overtake them.

New Pinball Dictionary: Defense

Bonuses, Features, Dictionary, Silverball

A strategy used during tournament qualification rounds wherein a player specifically looks at the games and scores of someone immediately below them in the rankings who is looking to challenge them.

New Pinball Dictionary: Bleeder

Bonuses, Features, Dictionary, Silverball

A score on a PAPA-style tournament entry set that, at the time, scores some ranking points. However, as the qualification period wears on, the score gets passed by many players and becomes worth fewer and fewer ranking points.