Ball Goblins

$5 Friday Flips
2025-09-12 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Glenside Machine Shop, 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA, United States
CLICK HERE to sign up for $5 Friday Flip 9/12/25

5 DOLLAR FRIDAY FLIPS!
DIFFERENT FORMATS! MONTHLY(ISH)!
ALL MONEY TO THE PRIZE POOL – IT’S A GOBLIN MELEE!!!!
DETAILS:
WHEN: Friday, September 12, 2025
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
DOORS: 6:00 PM
START TIME: 7:00 PM
ENTRY FEE: $5
FORMAT: STRIKES THIS TIME!!!
NOTES:
– FEE BREAKDOWN – $1 to IFPA, $4 to prize pool
– As always, BYO drinks and snacks — but they’ll be plenty of water on deck!
– September weather can still get hot, dress light and keep hydrated.
– If the main parking lot is full, use the municipal lot around the corner.

Goblin Premier League - Fall 2025
2025-09-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Glenside Machine Shop, 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA, United States
CLICK HERE to sign up for Fall Goblin Premier League
Start Date: September 19, 2025
End Date: November 21, 2025
The Ball Goblin Pinball Org is beyond excited to announce the second season of the GOBLIN PREMIER LEAGUE (aka the GPL).
Cost: $20
FALL SEASON BEGINS SEPTEMBER 19.
DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM, LEAGUE PLAY STARTS AT 7 PM.
8 Weeks total play, 2 weeks drop. Finals week 9 – bank elimination.
Balanced Pairings – you will play the same # of people the same # of times.
NO LEAGUE OCT 24 FOR GOBTOBERFEST.

Goblin Gals: Machine Shop Mayhem!
2025-09-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Glenside Machine Shop, 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA, United States
CLICK HERE to sign up for Goblin Gals: Machine Shop Mayhem!
The Ball Goblin Pinball Org is proud to present our first all-women’s tournament of competitive flipperdom – THE GOBLIN GALS: MACHINE SHOP MAYHEM! We are an inclusive group, and ALL women are welcome! This is a ladies-only event, and the shop is not open for other freeplay. This inaugural event is hosted by none other than the Founder of the Goblin Gals, Sue Lubanski!
Also, entertainment will be provided by the fabulous DJ Aimie Jane! It’s going to be quite a night! You don’t want to miss this event!!
DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2025
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
DOORS: 6:00 PM
START TIME: 7:00 PM
ENTRY FEE: $10
FORMAT: 4-strike knockout
FINALS: Group Elimination
NOTES:
– FEE BREAKDOWN – $1 to IFPA, $9 to prize pool
– As always, BYO drinks and snacks — but they’ll be plenty of water on deck!
– September weather can still get hot, dress light and keep hydrated.
– If the main parking lot is full, use the municipal lot around the corner.

Gobtoberfest II
2025-10-24 19:00 - 23:00 | Glenside Machine Shop, 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA, United States
SIGN UP HERE: Gobtoberfest II • Match Play Events
Back by popular demand, the Ball Goblin Pinball Organization is proud to bring you the most BONE CHILLING and SCARETACULAR event of the season – GOBTOBERFEST II! The Halloween showdown to end all showdowns is back, once again at the infamous Glenside Machine Shop! Come and duke it out on machines from all eras such as classics like DRAGON, rarities like BANZAI RUN, and the latest in ~spooky thrills~ like EVIL DEAD.
Goblin mischief awaits as the shop is transformed into a ghoulish den of terrors. Expect contests with goblin gear up for grabs including the annual COSTUME CONTEST.
Seen on a recent Friday night at GMS during another raucous gathering of pinball’s most illustrious degenerates, Goblin King Apple announced to the crowd:
“GOBTOBERFEST is back and it’s for the people! We’ve upgraded the sound system, spruced up the lounge, and unhatched machines from the vault and beyond. Get your costume ready and your cauldrons out, because there’s no doubt GOBTOBERFEST II will be a can’t miss event!”
*** DETAILS ***
PRICE: $20
$10 Prize Pool
$5 GMS House Fee
$4 BGPO
$1 IFPA Fee
DATE: 10/24/2024
TIME: 7 pm (Doors open at 6)
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
FORMAT: Max Match Play
FINALS: Group Bank Elimination
*** NOTES ***
* There’s a municipal parking lot nearby if the main lot fills up.
* They’ll be drinks and snacks at GMS but feel free to BYOB or bring a snack or desert to share!
* It’s October, but the machine shop can still heat up, so dress accordingly!
* Costumes encouraged, but not mandatory—bring your spooky spirit and goblin flair!

Goblin Gals: Gobbin' in the New Year!
2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
**Pending IFPA Approval**
Ball Goblin Pinball Org Presents
GOBLIN GALS: GOBBIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR!
Ball Goblin Pinball Org is proud to present our next all-women’s tournament of competitive flipperdom: GOBLIN GALS: GOBBIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR! Our women friends are invited to come out on a Saturday night and participate in our IFPA-sanctioned women’s tournament. We are a friendly and inclusive group, and ALL women are welcome! Registration Coming Soon.
Event Name: Womens Division
Ranking: Women
Qualifying Format: None
Finals Format: 4-Strike Knockout
DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, January 24, 2026
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
DOORS: 6:00 PM
START TIME: 7:00 PM
ENTRY FEE: $10
FORMAT: 4-strike head-to-head knockout
Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners!
NOTES:
– FEE BREAKDOWN – $1 to IFPA, $9 to prize pool
– BYO drinks and snacks — but they’ll be plenty of water on deck! Please dispose of any leftover food in the outside dumpster when you leave.
– Make sure to bring a jacket, it may be chilly at the shop!
– If the main parking lot is full, use the municipal lot around the corner.

Black Friday Five Dollar Flip
2025-11-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Glenside Machine Shop, 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA, United States
**IFPA Sanctioned**
BLACK FRIDAY FIVE DOLLAR FLIP WITH THE BALL GOBLINS!
4 STRIKE FORMAT

Registration now open! SIGN UP HERE

DETAILS:
WHEN: Friday, November 28, 2025
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
DOORS: 6:00 PM
START TIME: 7:00 PM
ENTRY FEE: $5
FORMAT: 4 STRIKES*
NOTES:
– FEE BREAKDOWN – $1 to IFPA, $4 to prize pool
– As always, BYO drinks and snacks — but they’ll be plenty of water on deck!
– If the main parking lot is full, use the municipal lot around the corner.

*Players will be paired against each other in two-player games. Each time a player loses a match, they receive a strike. When a player reaches 4 strikes, they are eliminated from the tournament and will not be included in the next round of matches. At the end of the tournament, the last player standing is the winner.

Goblin Gals: Winterpalooza!
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Glenside Machine Shop, 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA, United States
**IFPA Sanctioned**
SIGN UP HERE: GOBLIN GALS: WINTERPALOOZA! • Match Play Events
Ball Goblin Pinball Org Presents
GOBLIN GALS: WINTERPALOOZA!
Ball Goblin Pinball Org is proud to present our second all-women’s tournament of competitive flipperdom: GOBLIN GALS: WINTERPALOOZA! Our women friends are invited to come out on a Saturday night and participate in our IFPA-sanctioned women’s tournament. We are a friendly and inclusive group, and ALL women are welcome! Note: Ladies and their significant other are welcome. The shop is not open for general free play on Saturday.
Event Name: Womens Division
Ranking: Women
Qualifying Format: None
Finals Format: 4-Strike Knockout
DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2025
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
DOORS: 6:00 PM
START TIME: 7:00 PM
ENTRY FEE: $10
FORMAT: 4-strike head-to-head knockout
Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners!
NOTES:
– FEE BREAKDOWN – $1 to IFPA, $9 to prize pool
– BYO drinks and snacks — but they’ll be plenty of water on deck! Please dispose of any leftover food in the outside dumpster when you leave.
– Make sure to bring a jacket, it may be chilly at the shop!
– If the main parking lot is full, use the municipal lot around the corner.

Goblin Holiday Party!
2025-12-19 18:00 - 22:30
We are going to party hardy this December! GOBLIN HOLIDAY PARTY is on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th at 7 pm. The fabulous DJ Aimie will be back in da’ house rockin the tunes, it’s going to be bitchin!! Bring something to share! We’re trying something new, we have a sign-up list with suggestions of what to bring to help keep things organized. Hope to see you all there!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAEA723ABF8C07-60473537-goblin#/

Happy Gobbin' New Year $5 Friday Flip!
2026-01-02 19:00 - 22:00
**NOT IFPA SANCTIONED**
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A $5 FLIP WITH THE BALL GOBLINS!
Details:
WHEN: Friday, January 2, 2026
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
DOORS OPEN: 6:00 PM
START TIME: 7:00 PM
ENTRY FEE: $5
FORMAT: 4 STRIKE KNOCKOUT*
NOTES:

ENTRY FEE: $5 – all money goes to the prize pool!
Non-Sanctioned Fun Tournament
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four players!
BYO drinks and snacks — but they’ll be plenty of water on deck!
If the main parking lot is full, use the municipal lot around the corner.
It’ll be chilly so be sure to dress warmly!

*Players will be paired against each other in two-player games. Each time a player loses a match, they receive a strike. When a player reaches 4 strikes, they are eliminated from the tournament and will not be included in the next round of matches.
Note: If there is a shop closure due to inclement winter weather, a notice will be posted on the website, Facebook, Instagram, in the Discord, and Emailed to our distribution list.

Goblin Premier League: Winter 2026
2026-01-09 19:00 - 22:00
**IFPA Sanctioned**
***CLICK HERE TO REGISTER***

When: The Goblin Premier League (GPL) meets weekly and runs for 8 weeks plus 1 week for playoffs. League takes place on Friday nights at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6. GPL starts on Friday, January 9th and runs through March 6, 2026. The complete list of Winter league dates can be found below.
Cost: League dues are $20 for the 9-week season. This covers the $1 IFPA fee, pizza party on the last session, club incidentals and machine maintenance fee. You can pay for league on the first night, we don’t offer advance online payment at this time.
Who: Our co-ed league league is open to Goblin friends of all skill levels. New players to seasoned players are welcome to participate. It’s a fun way to socialize and compete on a regular basis with others who love to play pinball!
How: The league runs for 8 weeks plus 1 week for playoffs. Your 2 lowest scoring weeks are dropped. You compete as an individual against other players in your group on a given week. You play 5 games each week. Each week your group will change.
Playoffs: Everyone qualifies for the playoffs, but your net points over weeks 1-8 will determine what division you are placed into. Depending on the number of participants, generally the top 8 players are put in A division, the rest in B. For finals we run PAPA style with banks. Trophies are given out to the top three players in A division after the playoffs.
Sign-Ups: You can pre-register for GPL with the link to the Matchplay / register. You will need a free Matchplay account to register. Alternatively, you may register in person the first night of league as well.
IFPA Sanctioning/Opt Out: GPL is sanctioned by the IFPA. You have the option to “opt out” of IFPA if you wish. Let us know on the first night of league and we will add you to the opt out list. However, once you opt out, you cannot opt back in on a later league date. If you opt out of IFPA, your $1 will be added to the prize pool instead.

Goblin Premier League: Winter 2026 Dates
Week 1: Fri. Jan. 9
Week 2: Fri. Jan. 16
Week 3: Fri. Jan. 23
Week 4: Fri. Jan. 30
Week 5: Fri. Feb. 6
Week 6: Fri. Feb. 13
Week 7: Fri. Feb. 20
Week 8: Fri. Feb 27
Playoffs (Div. A & B): Fri. March 6
CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Also join “The Eastern Bloc” on Discord for updates.

Goblin $5 Friday Flip: March Madness!
2026-01-16 08:00 - 17:00
Join us to welcome Spring 2026 with our Goblin $5 Friday Flip: March Madness tournament! We’ll play for two and a half hours in an endless frenzy (Max Match play) round-robin format. The winner of each round receives +1, the loser receives -1. At the end of two hours, once all players have completed their games, the top 4 overall scoring participants win! In the case of a tiebreaker, the player with the most wins will be determined as the winner. This tournament will not be IFPA sanctioned.
The shop will be open for general freeplay during this tournament.

Goblin Gals: Gobbin' in the New Year!
2026-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Ball Goblin Pinball Org proudly presents our next tournament of competitive flipperdom: GOBLIN GALS: GOBBIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR! Come out and participate in our fun knockout tournament for women. We are a friendly and inclusive group. Women and their significant other are welcome. The tournament is IFPA sanctioned, but you may opt out of IPFA if you wish.
Note: The shop is not open for general free play on Goblin Gal Saturdays.

Event Name: Womens Division
Ranking: Women
Qualifying Format: None
Finals Format: 4-Strike Knockout

DETAILS:
WHEN: January 31, 2026
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
DOORS OPEN: 6:00 PM
START TIME: 7:00 PM
ENTRY FEE: $10
Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners!
NOTES:
– FEE BREAKDOWN – $1 to IFPA, $9 to prize pool (if you opt out of IFPA, your entire $10 will go to the prize pool)
– BYO drinks and snacks — please dispose of any leftover food in the outside dumpster when you leave.
– Make sure to bring a jacket, it may be chilly at the shop!

Charity Tournament for Philabundance
2026-02-09 08:00 - 17:00
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 30th
We are planning to host a pinball tournament with all proceeds being donated to Philabundance. Stay tuned for more details!

Charity Tournament to benefit Philabundance
2026-02-09 08:00 - 17:00
Save the Date: Saturday, May 30th
We are planning a charitable tournament with all proceeds being donated to Philabundance. Stay tuned for more details!

Goblin Split Flipper Spectacular!
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
We are pleased to present our first ever Goblin Split-Flipper Spectacular! Bring a partner and battle it out against other teams for Goblin glory! Come up with a catchy team name and join us for what is sure to be a fun and fantastic evening. If you don’t have a partner for your team, we will find you one! When you register, please indicate who your partner will be or if you need one. Also list your team name (if you don’t know yet just leave that blank). We will set up Matchplay with the team names and you can follow along on app.matchplay.events. This is a co-ed tournament.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 21st at 7 pm. Doors open at 6. Should the weather not cooperate we will re-schedule.
COST: There is no cost to participate in the split flipper tournament! We are asking for an optional $5 donation per person to the shop to help with expenses for incidentals and supplies needed at the shop throughout the year.
FORMAT: We will do 10 rounds of head-to-head matchplay. The top scoring team at the end wins! In the case of a tie, players will play a tiebreaker game selected by the TD.
SANCTIONING: This tournament will not be sanctioned by the IFPA.
PRIZE: Bragging rights and Goblin or other pinball related merch will be awarded to the top team!
FOOD & DRINK: You are welcome to bring in your own food and drinks. We will have water on hand, as always. At the end of the evening, please dispose of any leftover food items in the outside dumpster.

Goblin Gals: Spring Fling Supreme!
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:30 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (Registration now open!)
Calling all Goblin Gals! Join us to welcome Spring 2026 with our “Goblin Gals: Spring Fling Supreme“ Frenzy (Max Match Play) tournament on Saturday, March 14th! The Ball Goblins/Goblin Gals maintain an environment in which everyone is treated with decency and dignity. We respect diversity, equity and inclusion, and all women are welcome and invited to play.
You can sign up with the above link to the Matchplay / register. You will need a free Matchplay account to register. Alternatively, you may register in-person the night of the event. Preregistration is preferred so we have an idea of how many people are attending. You can pay for tournaments the night of, we don’t offer online payment at this time.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 14th at 7 pm. Doors open at 6.
COST: $10, which is used to fund the prize pool and sanctioning fees.
FORMAT: We’ll play for two hours in an endless round-robin (Max Matchplay) format. For each match, the winner will receive +1 and the loser receives -1. At the end of two hours, once all players have completed their games the top 3 overall scoring participants win! In the case of a tie, players will play a tiebreaker game selected by the TD.
SANCTIONING: This will be an IFPA sanctioned tournament.
FOOD & DRINK: You are welcome to bring in your own food and drinks. We will have water on hand, as always. At the end of the evening, please dispose of any leftover food items in the outside dumpster.
NOTE: The shop is not open for general freeplay on Goblin Gal Saturday nights.

DO IT FOR THE GOBLINS!

Goblin $5 Friday Flip: March Madness!
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:30 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (Registration now open!)
Join us to welcome Spring 2026 with our “Goblin Five Dollar Friday Flip: March Madness” tournament on Friday, March 20th!
You can sign up with the above link to the Matchplay / register. You will need a free Matchplay account to register. Alternatively, you may register in-person the night of the event. Preregistration is preferred so we have an idea of how many people are attending. You can pay for tournaments the night of, we don’t offer online payment at this time.

DATE & TIME: Friday, March 20th at 7 pm. Doors open at 6.
COST: $5. All money goes to the prize pool!
FORMAT: We’ll play for two and a half hours in an endless frenzy (Flip Frenzy) format. The winner of each round receives +1, the loser receives -1. At the end of two and a half hours, once all players have completed their games, the top 4 overall scoring participants win! In the case of a tie, players will play a tiebreaker game selected by the TD.
SANCTIONING: This tournament will not be IFPA sanctioned.
FOOD & DRINK: You are welcome to bring in your own food and drinks. We will have water on hand, as always. At the end of the evening, please dispose of any leftover food items in the outside dumpster.
NOTE: The shop will be open for general freeplay from 6 – 10 pm.

Goblin Premier League: Spring 2026
2026-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (Registration now open!)
The Spring 2026 Goblin Premier League (GPL) is scheduled to start on Friday, March 27th at 7 pm. Doors open at 6. For more information about the Goblin Premier League, please visit the LEAGUE page on our website. GPL is IFPA sanctioned.
You can sign up with the above link to the Matchplay / register. You will need a free Matchplay account to register. Alternatively, you may register in person the first night of league as well. Preregistration is preferred so we have an idea of how many people are attending. You can pay for league on the first night, we don’t offer online payment at this time.

Week 1-Fri. March 27
Week 2-Fri. April 3
No League on April 10th (Pintastic weekend) – shop open for freeplay 6-10 pm
Week 3-Fri. April 17
Week 4-Fri. April 24
No League on May 1st (Allentown Pinfest weekend) – shop closed
Week 5-Fri. May 8
Week 6-Fri. May 15
Week 7-Fri. May 22
Week 8-Fri. May 29
Playoffs-Fri. June 5

Note: The shop is open for general freeplay from 6 to 10 pm on league nights. If league players need the machine you’re playing and you’re not participating in the league, please give up the machine to the league players and choose another awesome machine to play 🙂

Goblin Old-School EM Tournament! (DATE CHANGE)
2026-04-26 14:00 - 18:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (Registration now open!)
Join your favorite pinball crew for our inaugural “GOBLIN OLD-SCHOOL EM TOURNAMENT!” DUE TO THE NUMBER OF EM MACHINES AVAILABLE, SPOTS ARE LIMITED – SIGN UP TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can sign up with the above link to the Matchplay / register. You will need a free Matchplay account to register. You can pay for the tournament when you arrive, we don’t offer online payment at this time.

DATE & TIME: SUNDAY, APRIL 26th at 2 pm. Doors open at 1. (Shop closes at 6 pm)
COST: $10, which funds the prize pool and sanctioning fees.
FORMAT: 10 rounds of head-to-head matchplay, top 6 players will advance to playoffs. Playoffs will be a strike format. In the case of a tie, players will play a tiebreaker game selected by the TD. This is a co-ed tournament.
SANCTIONING: This tournament will be IFPA sanctioned.
LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS: Due to the number of EM machines available, we are limiting this tournament to 25 players, with a waitlist for anyone else who may be interested.
FOOD & DRINK: You are welcome to bring in your own food and drinks. We will have water on hand, as always. At the end of the evening, please dispose of any leftover food items in the outside dumpster.
NOTE: Participants only please, the shop will not be open for freeplay. All other machines (modern, solid state, etc.) will be turned off during the tournament so we can enjoy the sounds of yesteryear with the chimes, bells and reels exclusive to EM machines.

Allentown Pinfest Weekend / SHOP CLOSED
2026-05-02 00:00 - 23:59
The shop will be CLOSED on Friday, May 1st due to the majority of our Ball Goblins attending the Allentown Pinfest Show. There will be LOTS of games to play, tournaments, working and project games for sale, vendors selling parts, mods and other pinball and gaming related merch. Don’t miss this amazing show and be sure to check out the awesome market across the way in the parking lot!
Click here for more info: Tickets – Website – Facebook Page

Goblin Gals: Total Mayhem!
2026-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Calling all Goblin Gals: Join us for our next women’s tournament “Goblin Gals: Total Mayhem!” on Saturday, May 16th. This will be a 5-strike head-to head knockout format. A side consolation game will also be available.
ADVANCE SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED. You can sign up with the above link to the Matchplay / register. You will need a free Matchplay account to register. Please register online in advance so we have an idea of how many people are planning on attending. You can pay for tournaments the day of, we don’t offer online payment at this time. A minimum of 10 pre-registered players is needed to run this tournament.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 16th at 2 pm. Doors open at 1. (shop closes @ 5)
COST: $10, which is used to fund the prize pool and sanctioning fees.
FORMAT: We’ll play for approximately two hours in a head-to-head 5-strike format.
SANCTIONING: This will be an IFPA sanctioned tournament.
FOOD & DRINK: You are welcome to bring in your own food and drinks. We will have water on hand, as always. Please dispose of any leftover food items in the outside dumpster before you leave.
NOTE: The shop is not open for general freeplay on Goblin Gal Saturdays. Women only please.

The Ball Goblins/Goblin Gals maintain an environment in which everyone is treated with decency and dignity. We respect diversity, equity and inclusion.

Hot Goblin Summer 3: Miami Thrice!
2026-06-20 14:00 - 18:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
SIGN UP HERE (Registration open now – sign up online today!)
Calling all Goblin Guys and Gals: Join us for our third installment of “Hot Goblin Summer!” on Saturday, June 20th.
SIGN UP: You can sign up with the above link to Matchplay / register. You will need a free Matchplay account to register. Please register online in advance so we have an idea of how many people are planning on attending. Walk-ins always welcome. You can pay for tournaments the day of, we don’t offer online payment.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, June 20th
DOORS: 1 pm
START TIME: 2 pm
COST: $20
FORMAT: Max Match Play
FINALS: Group Elimination
SANCTIONING: This will be an IFPA sanctioned tournament

–You are welcome to bring in your own food and drinks. We will have water on hand, as always. Please dispose of any leftover food items in the outside dumpster before you leave.
–It will be hot in the shop. Dress light, hydrate heavy.

Goblin Premier League: Fall 2026
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:30 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
Click here to sign up
The Fall 2026 Goblin Premier League (GPL) kicks off on Friday, September 11

League starts: 7:00 PM sharp
Doors open: 6:00 PM
IFPA sanctioned
League Dues: $20

Want to learn more about how the Goblin Premier League works? Visit the League page on our website.
Registration

Sign up online using the Matchplay link posted above. You’ll need a free Matchplay account to sign up.
You can also register in-person on the first night of league. While walk-ins are always welcome, preregistering helps us plan for attendance.
League fees are paid on your first night. We do not offer online payment at this time.

League Schedule

Week 1: Friday, Sept. 11
Week 2: Friday, Sept. 18
Week 3: Friday, Sept. 25
Week 4: Friday, Oct. 2
No League: Friday, Oct. 9 (White Rose/York Pinball Show weekend)
The shop will still be open for free play.
Week 5: Friday, Oct. 16
Week 6: Friday, Oct. 23
Week 7: Friday, Oct. 30
Week 8: Friday, Nov. 6
Playoffs: Friday, Nov. 13

Note: Since your two lowest scoring weeks are dropped, if you cannot make it for the first week of league, you are welcome to join us on week 2 or 3.
Please Arrive on Time
League begins promptly at 7:00 PM. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time and keep the games moving for everyone.
Free Play During League
The shop is open for general free play from 6:00–9:30 PM on league nights.
If you’re visiting for free play and a league player needs the machine you’re on for a league match, we ask that you kindly let them use it and hop over to another awesome game. Thanks for helping the Goblins keep league running smoothly—and for sharing the pinball love!

Gobtoberfest III
2026-10-24 14:00 - 19:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
Sign Up Here (Registration opens Sept. 1st)
Back by popular demand, the Ball Goblin Pinball Organization is proud to present the most BONE-CHILLING and SCARETACULAR event of the year—GOBTOBERFEST III!
The Halloween showdown to end all showdowns returns to the infamous Glenside Machine Shop on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Goblin mischief awaits as the shop transforms into a haunted den of pinball chaos. Expect spooky decorations, fun contests, goblin-themed prizes, and, of course, the return of our annual Costume Contest!
🎃 DETAILS
Registration

Sign up online using the Matchplay link posted above. You’ll need a free Matchplay account to sign up.
Advance 0n-line sign up is appreciated so we know about how many players to expect. But don’t worry, walk-ins are always welcome.

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1)
Location: 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA 19038
Format: Max Match Play
Finals: Group Bank Elimination
Entry Fee: $20

Fee Breakdown is as follows:

$10 Prize Pool
$1 IFPA Fee
$5 Machine Maintenance
$4 BGPO Incidentals

👻 NOTES

There’s a municipal parking lot nearby if the main lot fills up.
We will have drinks and snacks available, but feel free to BYOB or bring a snack or dessert to share.
It may be October, but the shop can still warm up, so dress accordingly.
Costumes are encouraged but not required—just bring your spooky spirit and your best goblin energy!
Please bring 10’s, 5’s and 1’s if possible for your entry fee – it helps us with divvying out the prizes and other breakdown. Thank you!

Goblin Gals: Tinsel & Tilts
2026-11-21 15:00 - 19:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
Registration Opens November 1st: Goblin Gals: Tinsel & Tilts • Match Play Events
The Goblin Gals are jingling all the way back to the pinball machines for one festive afternoon of flips, laughter, and holiday shenanigans at our women’s premier holiday tournament on Saturday, November 21st at 3:00 pm.
Whether you’re chasing your first tournament win or just looking for a fun afternoon out with an amazing community, this event is all about friendly competition, friendship, and celebrating another year of pinball together.
Expect festive decorations, cheerful chaos, plenty of laughs, and just enough goblin gal mischief to keep the holiday spirit alive.
So dust off your ugliest holiday sweater, grab your lucky pinball, and join the Goblin Gals for an afternoon filled with multiballs, merry mayhem, and memories that will last well beyond the holidays.
No grinches. No gals left behind. Just good games and great company. 🎄🧝‍♀️
DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2026
WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
DOORS: 2:00 PM
START TIME: 3:00 PM Sharp
ENTRY FEE: $15
FORMAT: 5-strike knockout
NOTES:
– FEE BREAKDOWN – $10 to prize pool, $1 to IFPA, $4 for shop expenses
– As always, feel free to BYO drinks and snacks to share.
– It may be chilly in the shop, dress warmly.
– If the main parking lot is full, use the municipal lot around the corner.

Deck the Balls - $5 Friday Flip
2026-12-04 19:00 - 21:30 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
SAVE THE DATE – DETAILS COMING SOON!

The Ball Goblin Holiday Bash
2026-12-19 15:00 - 19:00 | 115 E. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA
SAVE THE DATE – DETAILS TO FOLLOW!
Join us for our annual holiday party!
