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PAPA World Pinball Championships: Aug. 8-11 2013

August 9, 2013 Emma

Yesterday, a few of the Yinzterns took a trek out to Carnegie, PA to check out the World Pinball Championships. With no idea what to expect, it is no exaggeration to say we were floored by the experience. In Carnegie, a large white nondescript warehouse holds hundreds of pinball machines. Opened to the public only four days a year, people come from all over the world to participate in the 16th Professional & Amateur Pinball Association’s (PAPA) World Pinball Championship. From the outside, I didn’t expect much of the space, but the moment I opened the door, my jaw dropped.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: PAPA, Pinball, pittsburgh, Professional & Amateur Pinball Association, World Pinball Championship

Pinball Perfection

July 30, 2013 Emma

Tucked away in a two-floor complex in West View, my first reaction to Pinball Perfection was “woah”. Then, “how do I start playing?” Open since 1991, Pinball Perfection is the premiere spot in Pittsburgh to get your pinball fix. Or ogle over the 100s of pinball and other classic machines. The machines are divided up by era and theme, ranging from baseball to Flash Gordon. The earliest machines date back to the 1920s. The top floor of Pinball Perfection is dedicated to gaming. The lower floor features a show room for sales. Pinball Perfection has an eclectic feel, every corner… Read the rest

Filed Under: Just Outside of Pittsburgh Tagged With: Pinball, pittsburgh

This Weekend in Pgh – German Traditions, A Secret Pinball Clubhouse, Historic Murals

November 8, 2012 Lindsay

Steel City Roller Derby – Battle of the Burgh Sunday, November 11, 2012 Doors open at 5pm, actions beings at 6pm Allegheny Avengers vs. Penn Bruisers  … Read the rest

Filed Under: Radio Round Up Tagged With: byob, Christmas Market, Harmony, Pinball, WDVE

World Champion Pinball Right Here in Pittsburgh

August 10, 2011 Lindsay

The Professional & Amateur Pinball Association, aka PAPA, happens to be headquartered right here in Pittsburgh.  PAPA has a huge, 30,000 square feet, facility just outside of Pittsburgh, with more than 400 pinball machines and it is only open to the public a few times a year. This week is PAPA 14 World Pinball Championships – pinball players from around the world are heading to Pittsburgh to compete for over $40,000 in prizes. We have blogged about PAPA events before – but this is definitely worth another mention as the PAPA  event is free to attend and something that is… Read the rest

Filed Under: Annual Events, Events, Just Outside of Pittsburgh Tagged With: PAPA, Pinball, unique to Pittsburgh

This Casino and Pinball Night is for the Dogs – Rare chance to check out Pinball Collection

February 4, 2010 Lindsay

UPDATE: The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010 UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to the snow – will be rescheduled for a later date. This Saturday, February 6, 2010 is an extra special fundraiser – Cupids and Canines benefits the Western PA Humane Society and Bow Wow Buddies, a foundation that was set up to contribute to canine cancer research. It is also a rare opportunity to check out the PAPA World Headquarters.  I have posted about the PAPA tournaments before and this is one of my favorite Pittsburgh finds.  PAPA is the Professional and… Read the rest

Filed Under: Events, Fundraisers Tagged With: Arcade game, bow wow buddies, fundraiser, PAPA, Pinball, western pa humane society

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