Have questions about league play?
New players can join anytime before a new season starts. Upcoming season dates are posted on the GPL website at least 30 days in advance. We do ask that you are sure the league night schedule will work for you (9 weeks of Thursdays at 6 p.m.) before registering. Use this form to sign up for our next season.
League nights are held at Bragging Rights Amusements, 113 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. [Machine List] There are multiple parking lots nearby, be sure to check out the parking map to make sure you are parking in an arcade lot.
GPL dues are a one-time $10 per season, per player. Part of the total will be the required fees to IFPA so players earn official WRRP ranking points. The remaining amount will be used to fund player prizes and other fun. You will only need to pay dues for seasons when you are an active player.
Players will still be required to pay for Bragging Rights arcade admission each week. All machines are set to free play. After league play is over you are welcome to stay and enjoy the arcade for the rest of the evening. Each week league members receive a voucher for 50% off their first beverage at the snack bar.
Please plan to be at the arcade at 6 p.m. (or earlier) for warm-up and check-in. Play will begin at 6:15 p.m.
Players will be randomly divided into groups and randomly assigned to a machine from the weekly list. Select either a 3- or 4-player game depending on your group size and then take turns. When everyone’s game is over, use the Matchplay app to enter the results and scores. When all games have finished for that round, the next round will begin and players will be assigned another random machine and set of opponents. Repeat until all four rounds have been completed.
No, the arcade will be open to other patrons as well. The league will strive to operate without interfering with other guests. Please be respectful to non-league members at all times.
We’d appreciate a heads-up ahead of time either on the Discord or an email to league@gainesvillepinball.com. You can drop two of your weekly scores to allow for a couple absences when life happens. If you don’t show up for 4 or more nights in the season you cannot qualify for finals.
Machines will be selected the week before each session to ensure that they are currently in good playing condition. A backup machine will also be selected in case a machine is not functioning properly. There will likely be at least one modern Stern per week along with other classic titles. We will post the weekly machine list in the Discord and on this website.
Yes, GPL league seasons are sanctioned by the IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association).Learn more about World Pinball Player Ranking points.
All members will be invited to join the league Discord. If you don’t want to use Discord, GPL will contact you via email. Season dates, scores, rules and the FAQ will be updated on the website. However, there may be additional content in the Discord that is not on the website, including chats between fellow league members.
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It is not required for league play but is highly recommended!
Stern Insider Connected is a free app that allows you to “log in” to certain modern Stern machines when you play them. The app will display a QR code on your phone that you can hold up to machines equipped with QR code readers so it registers you as the player for that game. The app will track your lifetime personal achievements and the machine will announce/display them while you play! Track high scores, earn badges, join challenges, follow other players, and more. It really does enhance the experience and access to most features is free.
If you do not have a Stern IC account yet, it will be a timesaver to download the app and create your account before the first league night. Apple Store | Google Play Store
The GPL is run by two volunteer pinball fans in their spare time. The venue is not involved with GPL operations. Direct any questions to league@gainesvillepinball.com
Contact league@gainesvillpinball.com.