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Portland Pinbrawl XI

April 28, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

$25

Portland Pinbrawl XI

Ground Kontrol’s ELEVENTH Annual

Pinball Tournament!

 

***Portland Pinbrawl XI is SOLD OUT, thanks everyone! If you weren’t able to get a ticket, you can still join the waitlist on the Eventbrite page, and don’t forget about your chance to win one of the eight tickets that we’ve saved for the Portland Pinbrawl XI Wild Card Tournament!***

On Sunday, April 28th 2019, 128 of the best pinball players from Portland and beyond will once again gather at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade for Portland’s biggest pinball tournament!

Portland Pinbrawl XI takes place Sunday, April 28th. On-site registration (if any slots are available) begins at 10:00am. Tournament begins at 11:00am and ends “when it’s over!”

Online registration is scheduled to open Sunday March 3rd, 2019 on the following Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-pinbrawl-xi-registration-55844482350.
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TOURNAMENT LOCATION

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

511 NW Couch St. Portland, OR 97209

(503) 796-9364

For directions, click here.

ABOUT GROUND KONTROL

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade is the premier arcade in the Northwest, featuring the best-maintained lineup of pinball games and classic video arcade games spanning decades in a retro-futuristic game room and lounge.

PRIZES

Cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers, with a $1,000 grand prize on the line!

Additional prizes from sponsors will be added as they are confirmed.

HOW TO REGISTER

Players can pre-register online, or register on-site the day of the tournament. Online registration has filled up quicker and quicker every year, so we highly recommend being prepared right at noon on Sunday 3/3 if you’d like to secure your spot in the tournament.

ENTRY FEES & ON-SITE REGISTRATION

There is a $25 entry fee per participant. Registration is capped at 128 players. One entry per person is allowed, and no re-entries are allowed after elimination. On-site registration will begin at 10:00am Sunday, April 28th and will close at 10:45am or once we reach the maximum number of registrants. Cash is the only accepted form of payment for on-site registration. An ATM will be available on-site, but we recommend you come prepared with cash. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION PERIOD

Online registration guarantees you a spot in the tournament bracket without the hassle of waiting in line. Online registrations will be accepted from 12:00pm PDT Sunday March 3rd until 12:00pm PDT Saturday, April 27th 2019 or until we reach the maximum number of registrants. Up to two players can be registered per transaction. Multiple entries for one player will be voided, so please double check player names before finalizing the transaction if you’re also registering a friend.

T-SHIRT PRE-ORDER

Check back soon for information on how to pre-order our new Portland Pinbrawl XI t-shirt!

VENUE RULES

AGE RESTRICTION

As a reminder, all players and spectators must be 21+ years old with a valid ID.

Any player or spectator that does not have valid ID will not be permitted entry.

CAPACITY

The tournament will be limited to 128 participants, and spectator entry will be limited by Ground Kontrol’s maximum capacity. Registered participants are guaranteed entry to Ground Kontrol, provided they are 21+ with valid ID.  Admission to the pinball areas will be limited to tournament participants, and play on the pinball machines will be limited to tournament games only.

TOURNAMENT RULES

The full list of tournament rules will be available online soon and will be available for viewing at the registration desk the day of the tournament.

FORMAT

The tournament will be a random bracket placement head to head best two of three double elimination tournament.

LIST OF GAMES

The list of games will be posted closer to the tournament date.

SIDE TOURNAMENTS

We plan to feature at least one side tournament, to be announced!

HOTELS

Partner hotels and deals will be announced as soon as they’re finalized!


DIRECTIONS TO GROUND KONTROL

From I-5 North: After entering Oregon…

  1. Take exit 302A toward City Center
  2. Turn right at N Broadway
  3. Turn left at NW Broadway
  4. Turn left at NW Couch St

From I-5 South: After entering Oregon…

  1. Take exit 299B on the left for I-405 W toward US-26 W/City Center/Beaverton
  2. Merge onto I-405 N
  3. Take exit 2B for Everett St toward I-405 N/Seattle
  4. Merge onto NW 14th Ave
  5. Turn right at NW Everett St
  6. Turn right at NW Broadway
  7. Take the 2nd left onto NW Couch St

Directions provided by Google Maps. To route your own trip, click here.

PARKING

Street parking and paid parking lots (not operated by Ground Kontrol) are available. Street parking is metered from the hours of 1pm-7pm on Sundays. If you plan to drive to Ground Kontrol, we recommend you park in the paid lot next to Ground Kontrol or the paid lot on NW Couch Street between 4th and 5th Avenue. Rates vary, but typically range from $6-15 for all-day parking on Sundays.

GETTING AROUND IN PORTLAND

Ground Kontrol is located near several public transit lines, including bus and light rail. For schedule and route information, visit TriMet’s website or call (503) 238-RIDE. If you need a cab, call Radio Cab at (503) 227-1212.

QUESTIONS?

All questions regarding Portland Pinbrawl can be sent to: pinbrawl@groundkontrol.com. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.

AND FINALLY…

See you there! Let’s make this great!

– Portland Pinbrawl Organizers, Ground Kontrol Owners & Staff

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Details

Date:
April 28, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Cost:
$25
Event Category:

Venue

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA