Attention all pinball enthusiasts! The International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) has just rolled out the red carpet for the 19th edition of the World Pinball Championship. That's right - the registration doors are now wide open!

For those itching to know more, dash over to the registration page right HERE for the nitty-gritty details.

Here's the scoop: The initial lineup is beckoning the top 100 pinball virtuosos as per the World Pinball Player Rankings, dated January 1, 2024. But, hold on to your flippers - depending on the response from the crème de la crème, there might be more slots popping up. So, keep a hawk-eye on the registration page, folks!

Ready to flip in? Secure your spot by sending your payment to the IFPA, signaling your readiness to dive into the pinball battleground. And in the rare case you're sitting this one out, do the good deed of letting the IFPA know by dropping an email. It's all about keeping the ball rolling smoothly!

Questions swirling in your head? Queries about how to qualify or just eager to soak in more info about this pinball extravaganza? Reach out to the IFPA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. They're as ready to chat as you are to play!

And here's a tantalizing tidbit: Among the 80 prized spots, three are reserved for those who've shown their mettle but aren't in the IFPA field yet. One spot is dedicated to the star of the 2023-24 IFPA North American Pinball Championship, another for the whiz of the 2023-24 IFPA European Pinball Championship, and the last one for the champion of the 2024 IFPA Women’s World Pinball Championship.

So, pinball wizards, it's time to get those flippers in fighting form. The 19th IFPA World Pinball Championship is not just a game, it's a showdown of the finest! 🎮🏆