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Gator Queens Women’s Pinball Tournament

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

Gator Queens are leaving the swamp again in April 2024, and this time we're taking over Ground Kontrol! You know the drill: IFPA-sanctioned (Women's Division) pinball tournament. Matchplay (aiming for 5 rounds) with finals TBD (maybe amazing race, maybe something else). If you don't know what any of this means, come join us to find […]

Red Side Closed From 5-10:30PM For a Private Event

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

The red side of Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade will be closed during the following period for a private event: * Tuesday 4/23, 5:00-10:30pm The blue side of the arcade will remain open to the public, and we’ll re-open the red side at 10:30pm! As a reminder, Ground Kontrol is 21+ after 5pm. Ground Kontrol is […]

Flip City Pinball Tournament (Blue Side)

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

3 Strike Knockout Pinball Tournament Head To Head Competitive Pinball Action $5 Tournament Entry. Payouts to top 4. IFPA Sanctioned. Join Flip City Pinball for weekly pinball tournaments in a casual, friendly atmosphere where all skill levels are welcome. Whether you are an expert player or have never even seen a pinball machine, you are […]

Last Wednesday FREE PLAY Party!

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

Ready to go for a high score or find your new favorite classic game? Every 2nd Thursday and last Wednesday of the month, over 120 classic arcade games and pinball machines are playable with unlimited credits for just a $12 cover! Full bar service and food are available all night, with vegan and gluten-free options […]

$12

Portland Pinbrawl XIII

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

Portland Pinbrawl XIII Ground Kontrol’s THIRTEENTH Annual Pinball Tournament! *PORTLAND PINBRAWL XIII IS SOLD OUT! THANK YOU!* On Saturday, April 27th 2024, 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! For the first time, Portland Pinbrawl will take place […]

$50

Saturday 4/27: CLOSED UNTIL 7PM for Portland Pinbrawl XIII

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

Portland Pinbrawl XIII weekend is here! On Saturday 4/27, Ground Kontrol will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until 7pm, with only tournament players and approved guests allowed access in order to ensure our 128-player tournament runs as smoothly and quickly as possible. Ground Kontrol will be 21+ only both during the event and when we […]

Blue Side Closed until 7pm for Portland Pinbrawl Tournament Finals

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

On Sunday 4/28, the BLUE SIDE of Ground Kontrol will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until roughly 7pm, with only tournament players and approved guests allowed access in order to ensure the Portland Pinbrawl XIII tournament finals runs as smoothly and quickly as possible. The red side of Ground Kontrol will be open to the […]

Monday Night Fights: Tekken 8 Tournament (FREE!) April 2024

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

Throw down on the latest entries in the biggest fighting game franchises ever at Monday Night Fights! We’re hosting a FREE tournament on the newly released Tekken 8. Winners walk away with Ground Kontrol credit and bragging rights! Sign-ups and casual games begin at 6pm, and we'll start the tournament at 7pm. Join the Battle […]

Fair Strike Pinball Tournament (April 2024)

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

Ground Kontrol's monthly last Tuesday fair strike pinball tournament is back! Players will be in four player groups, three where necessary. First place each round will get zero strikes. Last place will get two strikes. Everyone in between gets one strike. Once a player gets to five strikes they are eliminated from play. Last player […]

FLiP Women’s Pinball Tournament (May 2024)

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

Join other women for competition, community building, and to share in the joy of pinball in a fun and friendly environment! The Fantastic Ladies in Pinball tournament series is open to all women and people of marginalized genders, regardless of specific labels individual players may identify with. This includes, but is not limited to trans […]