PAPA 7: World Pinball Championships

Divisions

PAPA 7 features six divisions of play, three of which are skill divisions. There is no official doubles play (except for mini-tournaments), and we do not have a separate Women's division. Women are capable players just like anyone else, and should enter in whichever division they choose!

The three skill divisions are designated A, B, and C. The C division is suitable for casual players, first-time competitors, and other novices. The B division is suitable for players with league or tournament experience, or anyone looking for a greater challenge and potential reward. The A division is for league or tournament champions and other world-class players.

The special divisions may be entered by any player who meets requirements, independent of entries in other divisions. The Juniors division is open to players 16 years of age or younger. The Seniors division is open to players 55 years of age or older. The Classics division is open to all players, and utilizes only pinball machines released in 1985 or earlier, including electromechanical models. Note that the Classics division has special rules and schedules which do not apply to other divisions.

Each registered player must choose only one skill division in which to play. A player may choose to move to a higher skill division, automatically voiding all entries in lower divisions (no refunds are provided), but no player may move to a lower division without special permission from tournament officials.

At the discretion of the tournament officials, a player may be required to move to a higher division based on his or her performance or past league or tournament standings. PAPA strongly discourages any player from intentionally entering a division beneath his or her level of skill.

The guaranteed prize package for each divisions is as follows.

A B C Classics Juniors Seniors
1st Place $10,000 $2500 $1000 $500 + $500 $500 $1000 plus trophy!
2nd Place $2500 $1000 $500 $250 + $250 $250 $500 and plaque
3rd Place $1000 $500 $250 $125 + $125 $100 $250 and plaque
4th Place $500 $250 $100 $50 + $50 $50 $100 and plaque
Top Qualifier $500 $250 $100 $50 + $50 $50 $100
Mini-Tournaments Seven with $200 prize each
Total Prize Package: $27,200!

The winner of the A Division will also receive the title "World Pinball Champion".

All competing players are required to register before playing any qualifying rounds. Registration is only $5, and allows each player to purchase as many subsequent entries as he or she likes. Pre-registration was available online until September 3rd, but is not required. Any player may register at the tournament any time during qualifying rounds.

Pricing for each entry can be found here. Further details on registration and purchasing entries can be found in the Official Rules.