Some last minute details
Arrival is 1130 am, tourney at noon or as close as possible to that time.
There is no “practice” per se. Everyone is at the same level. Yes, they are my games, but consider this: I have never won this event and I “practice” on these games all the time. And lastly, of course, this is just a 2 strikes event, not a major.
Game list
2” flipper games
Kings and Queens 6 balls (yes, 6)
Central Park 6 balls (yes, 6)
Wild Wild West 5 balls, with AAB on
College Queens 5 balls
The two 6 ball games work as follows:
Play a normal 5 ball game as a single player (they are both 1 player games)
Record your score
Repeat for all players based on software generated order
After all have played the 5 ball game, each player gets ONE EXTRA BALL on a newly started game. (Still playing the same title)
Add the 1 ball score to the previous 5 ball score for grand total
Order of play for bonus ball round is current high score first, then next higher etc.
Strike based on final grand total. Lowest grand total = Strike.
(Trust me, most people will be glad to have that 6th ball-they play pretty quick)
3” EM/Early Solid State
Volley 5 balls
Joker Poker 5 balls
Paragon 3 balls
Centaur 3 balls
DMD
LOTR 3 balls
Iron Man 4 balls (yes, 4)
Star Trek Premium 3 balls
Scared Stiff 3 balls
Ball savers OFF where applicable. Plunge accordingly.
Code version and game setting changes will be clearly posted. Physical game modifications such as rubbers missing/added or posts missing/added are to be observed in person.
Note on wedgeheads TILT ENDS GAME (also posted)
Extra balls are off unless noted on game.
Some games have a SAFE score threshold. If you reach this, stop playing. This keeps the game/round from needlessly dragging on. If all players reach it during the game, then no strikes will be awarded. (It has yet to ever happen).
If there is no SAFE score listed, play it out.
Similarly if you know you are guaranteed to be ahead of one player, stop playing. There are no awards for wizard modes, GCs etc. (The threshold is well below the GC)
The SAFE score threshold will NOT APPLY to final 4 players grouped on a game. Play it out.
Rules for stuck balls and malfunctions will be printed out for consultation to avoid confusion.
Quick overview will be given in person tomorrow. It’s all pretty straightforward
Thank you
Jeff