What a way to kick off our second year of TAPP! We had a record number of players turn out, making it an incredible start to the season. The buzz in the room, the sound of flippers and bells, and everyone catching up (or meeting for the first time) really set the tone for what's going to be an epic year of pinball.
🙏 Massive Thanks to Our Machine Contributors:
First and foremost, an enormous shout-out to our machine contributors—Kev, Brett, Andy, Josh, Simon, Lee, Mick, and ACE. Without you, events like this simply wouldn't happen. It's a massive effort to break down, transport, set up, level, test, fix, clean, and maintain these machines—not to mention doing it all again in reverse after the event. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and care you put into sharing your games with the community.
🏛️ Thank You to Hobart City Council for renting us the Pat Murnane Memorial Hall and making it available to our group.
🧶 Thanks to Choices Flooring Moonah for donating the carpet that helped protect the hall's floor while we enjoyed some intense pinball action.
🙌 And of course, thank you to all the players—both our regulars and the awesome newcomers who joined us. It was great to hear all your positive feedback from last year, and we hope to see you at many more events throughout this year as we compete to find the best pinball players while enjoying great company and good times.
Congratulations to Our Top 4 Players in Each Division:
🎁 Prizes:
1st Place in each division took home a Stranger Things board game.
2nd Place in each division won a Star Wars mug plus Jersey Jack Pinball key tags.
🎯 What's Next?
The competitive year has officially begun, and this event already counts towards qualifying for the 2025 State Finals! Ready to rack up more points? Join us at our next event:
📅 6 PM, Thursday, 13th February
📍 Replay Bar
Thanks again to everyone who made the Kick-Off such a fantastic event! We're excited to see what the rest of the year has in store—see you at the next event!
TAPP’s new season starts on Friday, January 31st, with the 2025 Season Kick-Off Tournament at the Pat Murnane Memorial Hall, Lenah Valley.
It’s a fresh start for the leaderboard and the perfect opportunity for anyone to get involved—whether you’re a long-time player or just curious to give pinball a try. Come along to make friends, sharpen your skills, and enjoy the social and competitive side of pinball in a fun and welcoming environment.
This event will feature games from some of our members’ personal collections, including machines that have never been seen at a TAPP event before! It's a fantastic chance to try something new and experience machines from different eras.
Our community is always happy to help newcomers with questions and tips, so if you’re new to pinball, this is the perfect chance to learn, improve, and have a great time with like-minded people.
The excitement continues the following day with the 2024 TAPP State Finals! The top 16 players from 2024 will compete for the title of IFPA Tasmania State Pinball Champion. While only the qualified players can compete, everyone is welcome to spectate, cheer each other on, and enjoy the social side of the event. Watching the competition is also a great way to learn and get inspired!
2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for pinball—don't miss out on the fun!
2025 Season Kick-Off!
This tournament is IFPA-endorsed and results are submitted for IFPA ranking points.
Players compete in groups of 3 or 4 on a series of machines. Points awarded by finishing position. Scored by wins over multiple rounds.
Read full format rulesBracket-style elimination where losing a match eliminates the player. Meaningful games are determined by player count and best-of format.
A Division, B Division