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 chat pinball, share memes, talk strategy, and hang out with the community between events!
The Goblins love a good tournament, so we keep the calendar packed throughout the year with events like $5 Friday Flips, Classic EM, Goblin Gals, Split Flipper, and plenty of other excuses to flip silverball with friends. Of course, the crown jewels of the tournament season are our legendary Hot Goblin Summer and Gobtoberfest events!
Tournament formats change from event to event, and we’ll always let you know whether a tournament is IFPA sanctioned or just for bragging rights and Goblin glory.
Even Goblins know when it’s too hot to battle. Since the shop turns into a medieval sauna during the summer, we give the tournament calendar a well-earned nap in July and August.
Ready to join the chaos? Just click the posted Match Play registration link. You’ll need a free Match Play account to sign up. We appreciate everyone registering in advance so we know how many Goblins to expect—but don’t worry if you decide at the last minute. Walk-ins are always welcome!
Tournament entry is paid at the door on the day of the event. We haven’t discovered the ancient Goblin magic required for online payments.
- 2026: Jan $5 Flip – Jan Goblin Gals – Split Flipper Spec – March Goblin Gals – March $5 Flip – EM Tournament – May Goblin Gals – Hot Goblin Summer3
- 2025: Guy Merrill Classic – Hot Goblin Summer2– Gobtoberfest2– Oct Goblin Gals– Nov $5 Flip – Sept $5 Flip
- 2024: Machine Shop Madness– Hot Goblin Summer– Gobtoberfest
The Ball Goblin Pinball Organization is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful community where everyone can enjoy pinball.
Harassment or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Offensive or unwelcome comments
- Unwanted physical contact
- Not respecting another person’s personal space or boundaries
We want everyone to feel safe, respected, and welcome at every Goblin event. All players abide by the GMS Code of Conduct/Guest Guide, IFPA Code of Conduct, and IFPA Diversity & Inclusion Policy.