Category Archives: News

Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Heather

So said existentialist Søren Kierkegaard. It’s time for the annual Fear and Trembling Charity Pingolf Tournament, the only pingolf tournament that includes the terror of choice. Our annual spooky-season pingolf tournament will take place this year on October 18. The … Continue reading →

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Lansing Lightning Flippers: a Women’s Tournament Series

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Heather

I’m going to be trying something new for the Lansing scene, a women’s tournament series called the Lansing Lightning Flippers. If it is successful it may become a regular monthly tournament. It will be free, novice-friendly, and eligible for women’s … Continue reading →

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The Madness Returns to Lansing

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Heather

The annual Stephen T. Kendrick Memorial March Hare Madness tournament returns to the Avenue Cafe in Lansing on March 18, and we will be bringing back our popular Critical Hit format. What are rabbits known for? No, the other thing. … Continue reading →

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League cancelled 1/11/22

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Heather

Sorry, Capital City crushers, but due to the out of control Covid numbers in our county and state, league will not meet 1/11/22. We will re-evaluate things in two weeks.

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Godzilla Launch Party

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Heather

The launch party for Godzilla will be taking place at The Avenue Cafe on November 30, 2021, at 7 pm. It will be a three-strikes head-to-head tournament using all the games at the venue, but with Godzilla used for the … Continue reading →

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The return of Fear and Trembling

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Heather

Quarterly charity tournaments will return to The Avenue Cafe with Fear and Trembling, the annual Halloweelection pingolf tournament, on November 2. The course may be started anytime after 4 pm, and the last entries will be permitted at 7. The … Continue reading →

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Announcing “Stars War: The Mandalorian Launch Party”

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Heather

The Lansing Pinball League will be hosting a launch party for The Mandalorian. Note: the finals have been rescheduled to May 3. This tournament is free except for coin drop and open to all. It will use a “selfie” qualifying … Continue reading →

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Masks required until further notice

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Heather

In accordance with public health guidelines, while COVID transmission continues to be rated as “substantial” in Ingham County, we are requiring league members to wear face masks at all times while not actively eating and drinking. This will continue until … Continue reading →

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Zen Tournament Postponed

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Heather

This is an important announcement. The Avenue is going to be closed for two days due to giving the staff bereavement time related to the death of someone close to many of them. Thus Super-Ball XIV “The Zen Tournament” will … Continue reading →

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Tentative schedule for Season 14

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Heather

League activities will resume in one week! Schedule is as follows (all nights start at 7 pm): Pre-season playJuly 13: Silver Balls in July mini-tournament (non-IFPA)July 27: Super-Ball XIV: The Zen Tournament Season play*Aug. 10: League night #6Aug. 24: League … Continue reading →

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