The Philly Pinball Club (PPC) rules provide a format for running a friendly and fun league competition for pinball players of all skill levels. These rules are designed for leagues of any number of players, playing on four or more machines at a single location. The nature of the league system allows players of all skill levels to play while being fun and competitive for everyone. Please keep in mind that the primary goal of PPC is to provide a fun pinball environment.
The schedule consists of 8 weekly sessions, and a playoff final. A player’s adjusted league score is the total of their six highest session scores. This allows any player to miss two sessions without impacting their score, while players who attend all sessions may drop their weakest results. Any missed week receives a score of zero.
These rules allow maximum flexibility to fit some competitive pinball in around everyone’s schedule.
Special thanks to the New England Pinball League, Pittsburgh Pinball League, the Free State Pinball Association, the IFPA and the Professional and Amateur Pinball Association, as these rules are modified from their originals.
Club officials make decisions on rule interpretation. If possible, rulings of malfunctions or interference should be deferred to an official that is not directly involved in the game. Club officials collect dues and player information. They are responsible for starting league nights on time and entering scores into the scorekeeping site within a reasonable time. At least one Club Official must be present at each club meeting. Club officials are eligible to play in the league. See Section 8 for more information about Club officials and their duties.
These rules are a guide. At times, situations will arise that aren't specifically covered by these rules. In these cases, club officials will make decisions in the spirit of the rules. These decisions may be documented for later reference and applied consistently should the situation arise again in the same season.
Club Officials will set a schedule before league play begins. League players are encouraged to attend every week, but 100% attendance is not required. In order to qualify for Finals a player must play at least 1 session prior and have paid club dues.
A specific start time for league will be announced in advance. Any games in progress by league players at league start time shall be promptly halted. Players are to join their assigned group and begin league play immediately.
Players who arrive after play has begun may still enter play for the week, providing there are three-player groups with games left to be played. The tardy player will be assigned to the group containing the fewest number of players that has the most games remaining. The tardy player will receive a last-place finish for all missed games.
A tardy player may not enter into a game already in progress (the first ball has been plunged).
Players who leave before play has finished will receive a last-place finish for all missed games.
If a player does not show up to any for league night in a given week, that player will be given a score of zero for the week.