It's back! One of the biggest pinball tournaments in Oregon! The Portland Winter Cup is back and with a new location! 4 days before lockdown, we had to cancel our event due to Covid. We are thrilled to bring this special event back to the masses and finally get to give out the trophies that […]
On Saturday 2/24, the BLUE SIDE of Ground Kontrol will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until 7pm, with only tournament players and approved guests allowed access in order to ensure the Portland Winter Cup pinball tournament runs as smoothly and quickly as possible. The red side of Ground Kontrol will be open to the public […]
Ready to go for a high score or find your new favorite classic game? Over 120 classic arcade games and pinball machines are playable with unlimited credits for just a $6 cover during our all ages hours of noon-5pm on Sunday 2/25! Full bar service will also be available to those who are 21+ with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Indie Game Night invites you to play some of our favorite independently-developed video games in Ground Kontrol's lounge. These games are made by small teams (often just a few people) and are usually retro-inspired with refined gameplay that's easy to pick up in just a couple of rounds. This month, we're featuring Nidhogg 2 on […]
Join us for a fun (and FREE) Mixer Tournament the 1st Monday of every month @ 7pm. This is a great tournament for people of all skill levels that want to play with new people in a more relaxed competitive environment. CODE OF CONDUCT: Please review our community Code of Conduct before attending, as ALL […]
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 […]
From playfield art, to animation, to coding, and everywhere in between, women have been working behind the scenes to bring some of your favorite pinball games to reality. This International Women’s Day, come celebrate women in pinball design with a special pin-golf tournament exclusively featuring games with women on the design team! 9 games will […]
