Changes for 2026

Significant changes from PAPA 22 in 2025 are listed here:

• Venue changed to The Pinball Capital in Stone Park, IL.
• The format of all three events has been changed to Hybrid Best Game, full details in rules.
  • Those who buy the full $150 entry pass in the first week of ticket sales will receive a free raffle ticket to win at least 1 pinball machine (NIB Stern currently)
  • Main, Classics, and Women’s Divisions will all be $10 for 4 entries.
• Youth tournament will be a Matchplay qualifier this year. Qualifying and playoffs will both occur Saturday afternoon.
• Starting in Main quarterfinal round, players will no longer be able to repeat picks.
• A "Women's Division Only" pass will be offered this year. The pass will cost $50 and will allow anyone that buys it access to the event to play in Women’s Division only. At any time during the event players with this pass are welcome to purchase a full pass for another $100 (cash only) to play in Classics and Main at the registration desk. This $50 pass also grants full access to the facility for the entire event schedule Thursday through Sunday.
• Only the full $150 pass is eligible for the free pinball machine raffle tickets in the first week of ticket sales.
• A Senior's Division is being added into the Main event. Anyone 55+ is eligible, your qualifying scores will be tracked from Main and the top 4 Senior qualifiers (IFPA Rank 250 restricted) will play a 3 game round to determine the Senior's Division champion.

Please note that this is a charity event aiming to raise money for suicide awareness, and 20% of all proceeds will be going towards that purpose. Also please be aware that this event is being operated by the IFPA with assistance from others, rather than by Replay Foundation or the Pro-Am Pinball Association (the trademark and related material are under license from Replay Foundation).

As always, we intend to provide a world-class pinball tournament experience, and in so doing, to both honor Lyman and to raise money for a good cause.