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# Ball Goblins

THE BALL GOBLINS DEN 

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://ballgoblins.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Press Releases](https://ballgoblins.com/press-releases/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries, please contact: Goblin King Apple
- [Winter 2026 Goblin Premier League is a Wrap!](https://ballgoblins.com/winter-2026-goblin-premier-league-is-a-wrap/) - The Ball Goblins' Winter 2026 Premier League wrapped up on Friday, March 6, with an exciting night of Division A and Division B playoff action! Eight players battled for the Division A title, while 15 competitors fought their way through Division B. Players faced off in a PAPA-style format, with each bank featuring an EM,
- [Goblin Old-School EM Tourney a Big Hit!](https://ballgoblins.com/goblin-em-tourney-a-big-hit/) - The Ball Goblins hosted their first-ever Old School Tournament on Sunday, April 26, 2026, featuring a lineup of classic electromechanical (EM) machines along with a few early solid-state games. Even with the Mid-Atlantic Pinball Open taking place the same weekend, the Goblin EM tournament drew an impressive turnout! It was great to see so many
- [Goblins call it a day for Hot Goblin Summer 3: Miami Thrice!](https://ballgoblins.com/the-quintessential-summer-event-hot-goblin-summer-3-miami-thrice-is-a-wrap/) - Ball Goblin Pinball Org held its 3rd Annual Hot Goblin Summer Tournament on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Thanks to the beautiful weather—and to everyone who brought in extra fans—the shop stayed warm and comfortable. Twenty-one players battled through 10 rounds of qualifying, with the top eight advancing to an intense finals competition. After several hard-fought
- [Goblin Inaugural Split Flipper Tournament a Huge Success!](https://ballgoblins.com/goblin-inaugural-split-flipper-tournament-a-huge-success/) - The Ball Goblin Pinball Org hosted its inaugural Split Flipper Supreme Tournament at the Machine Shop on Saturday, February 21, 2026. 26 players participated with 13 teams battling it out for Goblin glory! Players came up with creative and amusing team names including "Justina", "Z Brothers", "James and His Mom", "I Dunno", "1 Finger Salute",
- [Ball Goblins Thrilled to Announce second official tournament "Hot Goblin Summer"](https://ballgoblins.com/ball-goblins-thrilled-to-announce-second-official-tournament-hot-goblin-summer/) - The BGPO in conjunction with our friends and partners at the Glenside Machine Shop and Frank's Super Game-O-Rama are thrilled to announce HOT GOBLIN SUMMER! Building on the success of our first successful event Machine Shop Madness the Ball Goblins are happy to announce a second IFPA Sanctioned Tournament. The format will be 5 rounds
- [Ball Goblins Set New Pretzel Dog Record, Deliver Strong Showing at Allentown Pinfest 2025](https://ballgoblins.com/pinfest-2025/) - For Immediate Release ALLENTOWN, PA – In a display of chaos, camaraderie, and cholesterol, the Ball Goblins descended on Allentown Pinfest 2025 to accomplish two major objectives: represent the BGPO and consume a truly inadvisable number of pretzel dogs. Both goals were met with signature Goblin flair. Operating out of their vendor space—provided generously by
- [Ball Goblins Celebrate Unparalleled Success in Inaugural "Machine Shop Madness" Event](https://ballgoblins.com/ball-goblins-celebrate-unparalleled-success-in-inaugural-machine-shop-madness-event/) - Ball Goblins celebrate success at 'Machine Shop Madness'! Thanks to Philly pinball community, 70 attendees, fierce competition, and exciting summer events ahead!

## Pages

- [The Ball Goblin Pinball Organization](https://ballgoblins.com/) - Follow us on Instagram, sign up for the newsletter, and join the discord!
- [Goblin Premier League](https://ballgoblins.com/gpl/) - Fall gpl starts friday, September 11. Click here to sign up (now open!) League Schedule Doors open: 6:00 PM League starts promptly at 7:00 PM sharp 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
- [Tournaments](https://ballgoblins.com/tournaments/) - Want to stay in the loop? Join the Goblin Email list. Check out our Events page for the latest tournament announcements, schedules, and details. Join the Goblin Email list. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, photos, and Goblin shenanigans. And don't forget to join The Eastern Bloc on Discord to
- [The Ball Goblins Pinball Organization](https://ballgoblins.com/bgpo/) - Answer the call of action and join the Ball Goblins Organization today! Learn more about what makes the decision to join such an easy one!
- [Goblin Guest Guide](https://ballgoblins.com/guest-guide/)

## Events

- [Goblin $5 Friday Flip - Jingle Balls!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/5-friday-flip/) - Click here to sign up (registration opens 11/1) Deck the halls and flip the balls! 🔔 On Friday, December 4th, come get festive at our $5 Friday Flip: Jingle Balls! We’re hosting two solid hours of Flip Frenzy—a pinball round-robin so fast-paced you’ll forget what day it is! Doors open at 6, tournament starts at
- [Goblin Gals: Tinsel & Tilts](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-gals-tinsel-tilts/) - 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
- [Gobtoberfest III](https://ballgoblins.com/event/gobtoberfest-iii/) - 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
- [Goblin Premier League:  Fall 2026](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-premier-league-fall-2026/) - 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 Ball Goblin Holiday Bash](https://ballgoblins.com/event/the-ball-goblin-holiday-bash/) - SAVE THE DATE - DETAILS TO FOLLOW! Join us for our annual holiday party!
- [Hot Goblin Summer 3: Miami Thrice!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/hot-goblin-summer-3/) - 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.
- [Goblin Gals:  Total Mayhem!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-gals-total-mayhem/) - 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
- [Allentown Pinfest Weekend / SHOP CLOSED](https://ballgoblins.com/event/allentown-pinfest-weekend-shop-closed/) - 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
- [Goblin Charity Tournament for Philabundance](https://ballgoblins.com/event/charity-tournament-for-philabundance-2/) - CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (Registration opens 5/1) Join us for the "Goblin Charity Tournament for Philabundance" on Saturday, May 30th to help our neighbors in need who are experiencing food insecurity. All donations are being sent to Philabundance - CLICK HERE to learn more about Philabundance and how they help the community. You can
- [Goblin Old-School EM Tournament! (DATE CHANGE)](https://ballgoblins.com/event/chimes-bells-reels-the-goblin-old-school-tournament/) - 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
- [Goblin $5 Friday Flip: March Madness!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-5-friday-flip-march-madness-2/) - 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
- [Goblin Premier League:  Spring 2026](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-premier-league-spring-2026/) - 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
- [Goblin Gals: Spring Fling Supreme!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-gals-spring-fling-supreme/) - 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
- [Goblin Split Flipper Spectacular!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-split-flipper-spectacular/) - 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
- [Charity Tournament to benefit Philabundance](https://ballgoblins.com/event/charity-tournament-to-benefit-philabundance/) - Save the Date: Saturday, May 30th We are planning a charitable tournament with all proceeds being donated to Philabundance. Stay tuned for more details!
- [Charity Tournament for Philabundance](https://ballgoblins.com/event/charity-tournament-for-philabundance/) - 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!
- [Goblin Gals: Gobbin' in the New Year!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-gals-happy-gobbin-new-year/) - 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
- [Goblin $5 Friday Flip: March Madness!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-5-friday-flip-march-madness/) - 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
- [Happy Gobbin' New Year $5 Friday Flip!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/happy-gobbin-new-year-5-friday-flip/) - **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 -
- [Goblin Premier League: Winter 2026](https://ballgoblins.com/event/winter-goblin-premier-league/) - **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
- [Goblin Gals: Winterpalooza!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-gals-winterpalooza/) - **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
- [Black Friday Five Dollar Flip](https://ballgoblins.com/event/five-dollar-flip-black-friday/) - **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,
- [Goblin Holiday Party!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-holiday-party/) - 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
- [Goblin Gals: Gobbin' in the New Year!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-gals-gobbin-in-the-new-year/) - **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
- [Goblin Gals: Machine Shop Mayhem!](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-gals-machine-shop-mayhem/) - 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
- [Gobtoberfest II](https://ballgoblins.com/event/gobtoberfest-ii/) - 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
- [Goblin Premier League - Fall 2025](https://ballgoblins.com/event/goblin-premier-league-fall-2025/) - 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
- [$5 Friday Flips](https://ballgoblins.com/event/5-friday-flips/) - 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
- [HOT GOBLIN SUMMER 2: GOBBLARITAVILLE](https://ballgoblins.com/event/hot-goblin-summer-2-gobblaritaville/) - Don’t pack a parka—this one’s heating up fast! The Ball Goblin Pinball Org is proud to present the return of the sweatiest showdown in all of competitive flipperdom: HOT GOBLIN SUMMER 2: GOBBLARITAVILLE. This isn't just another tournament—it's a sun-drenched, parrot-flyin', tiki-flavored match play inferno, hosted once again at the legendary Glenside Machine Shop. Forget
- [BALL GOBLINS PRESENT: The First Annual Guy Merrill Classic](https://ballgoblins.com/event/ball-goblins-present-the-first-annual-guy-merrill-classic/) - It’s time to celebrate a true legend in the Eastern Bloc Pinball Coalition – The Ball Goblins in conjunction with the Glenside Machine Shop are proud to host The First Annual Guy Merrill Classic! The Ball Goblin Pinball Organization (BGPO) is beyond excited to honor the one and only Guy Merrill with a night of
- [GOBTOBERFEST](https://ballgoblins.com/event/gobtoberfest/) - Get ready for the most bone-chilling, ghoulish, and thrilling pinball event of the season – GOBTOBERFEST! The Ball Goblin Pinball Organization (BGPO) is proud to present a Halloween-themed showdown like no other, held at the infamous Glenside Machine Shop! Spooky pinball action, a haunted atmosphere, and plenty of goblin mischief await. Costumes are encouraged but
- [HOT GOBLIN SUMMER](https://ballgoblins.com/event/hot-goblin-summer/) - Don't expect cool comfort at this HOT GOBLIN event! The BGPO is proud to present the HOT GOBLIN SUMMER. A match-play tournament held at the Glenside Machine Shop! it will be the hottest pinball extravaganza of the season! This event is not available on cable TV or even Pay-Per-View; it is only available LIVE and

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