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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => Meets & Gatherings => Topic started by: Strangeways on September 02, 2016, 01:35:14 PM
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Melbourne Matchplay and Greg Berry Cup, 7-9 October 2016
After last year's successful event, Melbourne Matchplay will be returning to the Peacock Inn in Northcote this October.
No pre-payment or early registration; just show up on the day.
There are two side events: the under-16s Greg Berry Junior Cup on Sunday morning, and a three-and-a-half hour Flip Frenzy on Friday night.
Machines will be available to play on Friday, and a one-hour free practice session will be held from 11:00am on Saturday. No practice or warm-up time will be allowed during the tournaments.
FYI for those travelling from afar and wanting to return home on Sunday night: the finals for the main event will be over by 6:00pm.
Here's the schedule:
FLIP FRENZY - Friday 7 October, 7:00pm
$15 to enter. 100% of entry fees awarded as prizes.
3.5 hours of non-stop head-to-head pinball!
First, each machine is randomly assigned two players. The remaining players are placed in one central queue.
When a game is completed:
- The loser stays on the same machine, unless he has lost twice consecutively, in which case the winner stays on.
- The player leaving the machine moves to the back of the queue.
- The player staying on the machine plays in the same position (P1/P2) as he played in the previous game.
- The player at the front of the queue moves up to play the player staying on.
At the end of 3.5 hours, no more games may start. The winner is the player with the most games won. Ties are broken by fewest losses.
MELBOURNE MATCHPLAY - Saturday 8 October, 12:00pm
$40 to enter. 100% of entry fees awarded as prizes.
7 rounds of matchplay, in randomly assigned 4-player groups.
2 games per round. 7-4-2-0 scoring in each game (7-3-0 in any 3-player groups).
Top 16 qualify for finals.
Finals - Round 1 on Saturday night, Round 2 and Grand Final on Sunday from 1:00pm.
3 rounds of finals in 4-player groups.
Round 1: A.1v8v9v16 B.2v7v10v15 C.3v6v11v14 D.4v5v12v13
Round 2: E.A1vB2vC2vD1 F.A2vB1vC1vD2
Grand Final: E1vE2vF1vF2
4 games per round on 4 different machines. 7-4-2-0 scoring.
Top two from each group in rounds 1 and 2 advance to the next round.
In round 1, the top qualifier in each group gets to "drive the bus", i.e. gets choice of machine or playing position for each game.
In later rounds, the two players in each group who advanced by winning their group in the previous round get two game/position choices each.
GREG BERRY JUNIOR CUP - Sunday 9 October, 11:00am
Free entry. Under 16s only.
Prizes and trophies for best male and female players. Format TBA.
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Hmm Im going to have to read this a few times to get my head around it but I think I'm in. ^^^
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It's a great weekend.
I'll be there again.
Psssst. Look out for Nino, he won last year.
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I might come down for this... quite fancy a weekend in Melbourne ^^^ ^^^
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Can highly recommend the flip frenzy as a fun comp. Recently played one at the Brisbane Masters and we are holding that type as a warm up comp here in Townsville in a few weeks time.
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It's a great weekend.
I'll be there again.
Psssst. Look out for Nino, he won last year.
I'll prove this year, that last year was a fluke *%*
I might come down for this... quite fancy a weekend in Melbourne ^^^ ^^^
It is a great weekend. Bring the kids - they will love it !
Don't be concerned about the type of comps, or the rules. The organizers help along the way and it is a good way to catch up with pinheads. Food is AWESOME ()
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I will be bringing CSI for the comp (starting Friday - or at least one of the events).. So if anyone needs practice #@# #@#
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I will be bringing CSI for the comp (starting Friday - or at least one of the events).. So if anyone needs practice #@# #@#
does this invite include people who work in the Thomastown area on a Saturday??
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I will be bringing CSI for the comp (starting Friday - or at least one of the events).. So if anyone needs practice #@# #@#
does this invite include people who work in the Thomastown area on a Saturday??
Your 4PM lunch break is seldom more than 10 minutes ! That would give you HEAPS of practice #@#
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I will be bringing CSI for the comp (starting Friday - or at least one of the events).. So if anyone needs practice #@# #@#
does this invite include people who work in the Thomastown area on a Saturday??
Your 4PM lunch break is seldom more than 10 minutes ! That would give you HEAPS of practice #@#
lunch was missed as was an early finish, hopefully a visit in two weeks
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Nino
Im trying to get a mate to come along he asked me if I knew what games would be in the line up?
Cheers
Tim
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Nino
Im trying to get a mate to come along he asked me if I knew what games would be in the line up?
Cheers
Tim
Here's what we've lined up so far:
Jurassic Park (with new v6.00 ROM)
Pinball Magic
AC/DC Pro
KISS LE
Game of Thrones Pro
CSI
Medieval Madness
Hurricane
Dirty Harry
These are subject to change. More to be announced soon.
Make sure you bring the kids on Sunday !
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It's getting close boys and girls who's in?
I was going to go to the flip frenzie on Friday night with a mate but have since found out it's the sister in laws 50th that night so I'm trying to re arrange the weekend to make it on Saturday and (if I'm in form) Sunday's for the finals. I figure if Nino won it last year I might be a chance #@#
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It's getting close boys and girls who's in?
I was going to go to the flip frenzie on Friday night with a mate but have since found out it's the sister in laws 50th that night so I'm trying to re arrange the weekend to make it on Saturday and (if I'm in form) Sunday's for the finals. I figure if Nino won it last year I might be a chance #@#
I will be there on Friday for delivery and setup. I'll enter the main comp on saturday, and I'll be there on Sunday to help run the Kid's Comp. Hope to see as many kids there as possible !
BTW - Last year was "beginner's luck" - I'll prove it this time round - but clearly, anyone can win on the day ()
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I'll be there
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I'm in for the junior cup. Is it based on chronological age or mental age?? ^&^
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I'm in for the junior cup. Is it based on chronological age or mental age?? ^&^
Big kid still hey Rob ;)
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Our 11yo is thinking about Sunday. Not sure as yet!
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I'm in for the junior cup. Is it based on chronological age or mental age?? ^&^
Big kid still hey Rob ;)
that's what my wife keeps saying and she's rarely wrong @.@
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Good luck to all, hope to see plenty of pics please ^^^
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Here's some pics <.>
If your kids are sitting on the fence, how would one of these look in their trophy cabinet at home ?
All the kids will be receiving a medallion just for being part of the comp. A much better award than sitting in front of the iPad playing games !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%20Kids%202016%2003.jpg)
See you all there !
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I'm in for the junior cup. Is it based on chronological age or mental age?? ^&^
It is based on IQ. Under 16 only. so you qualify.. Easily %%$
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Hi Nino, I think you might have convinced him to come. Lol
Any idea on duration for kids?
Cheers,
Dave
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Hi Nino, I think you might have convinced him to come. Lol
Any idea on duration for kids?
Cheers,
Dave
I'm not sure of the format. I think the organizers want to see how many participants there are. Last year it went for 1 1/2 hours. They have to keep it under 1 hour this year.
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Thanks for the heads up :)
May bring 7yo too? Joanne would need to come but as she is 24wks preggas, will there be somewhere for her to sit?
Cheers and thanks again.
P.S did you let Theo know for his girls?
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We will be there David with both girls, will be great to catch up.
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Thanks for the heads up :)
May bring 7yo too? Joanne would need to come but as she is 24wks preggas, will there be somewhere for her to sit?
Cheers and thanks again.
P.S did you let Theo know for his girls?
There are "Family friendly" areas to sit inside and outside the gamesroom. There will be plenty of room for Joanne to sit. If there are any concerns, let me know and I will ensure staff will be assist with seating etc.
Theos' Girls may need to make room in the Gymnastics trophy cabinet for a Fishtales Trophy ^^^
Marco and I delivered the CSI today, and there are some NICE games there this year - Ghostbusters, Game of Thrones, KISS LE, MM Remake, WWE and a very nice Jurassic Park.
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:) Thank you
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Good luck to all involved; sounds like a blast.
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Was great to catch up today Nino. Lachlan was very happy to get his medallion. Cheers to all the organisers :)
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Was great to catch up today Nino. Lachlan was very happy to get his medallion. Cheers to all the organisers :)
Was awesome to catch up with many of the parents and kids of the Greg Berry Jnr Comp. Greg's family and friends were there to watch 14 kids play some really good pinball.
The winner for the second year running was Zack Foster @@*
Second was my Son Zac
Third was Dylan
But the show was well and truly stolen by the youngest competitor - Kes. On the Saturday, during the adult comp, young Kes wanted to play pinball. He started a game in the middle of a round. We told his parents that a comp was on, but there would be a kids comp on Sunday. So on Sunday, the family returned and his brothers and sisters joined in the kids comp. He came fourth and he was really upset about it ! But I guess just watching the kids play pinball for an hour makes the day for us parents.
Zack Foster is an unbelievable talent. Mixes it with the best adults.
I will post pictures etc tomorrow, as I'm beat. But again, it was a blast to see everyone again. Thanks to the parents that brought their kids down for the comp, and thanks to Luke for doing the hard work organizing it.
The adult comp was won by Jordan Tredaway - at just 16 years old. Only a couple of months too old for the Junior Comp, but he won the adult comp. Fantastic kid. @@*
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Sounds like there is some up and coming young talent around ^^^
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Sorry for the late update - So many photos on the day..
Friday Night - I didn't go Friday, so I'm not sure how the event finished up.
Saturday and Sunday - Melbourne Matchplay ;
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2003.jpg)
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Prizes - Trophies, Centaur Skateboard and CAAASH !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2024.jpg)
The WINNER - Jordan Tredaway - This young player just missed the cut for the Junior Event (over 16), but he won the Main event - An awesome pinball player @@*
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2026.jpg)
Second Place went to Luke Marburg, and third to Stacy Borg
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2028.jpg)
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Sunday - Greg Berry Junior Cup
The second year of this event - an hour is put aside for the young talent and kids new to pinball. Parents help out on the day, and Greg's family attend to observe proceedings.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2014.jpg)
Some competitors are so young, parent BYO their stools !
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2012.jpg)
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The playoff for 3rd Place - Dylan VS Kes
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2019.jpg)
The playoff for 1st - Zack VS Zac
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2018.jpg)
The defending Champ on his Championship Ball..
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2023.jpg)
For the Second Year running, the Winner of the Greg Berry Junior Cup - Zack Foster @@*
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2030.jpeg)
On the right - Our Winner - Zack, in the center, 3rd Place - Dylan, and on the left, Zac
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/GSB%202016%2031.jpeg)
All participants and younger siblings received a medal on the day. Everyone is a winner ^^^
Thanks to all the parents who brought their kids along. It was a great time had by all - looking forward to next year.
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Great photos and awesome to see juniors involved
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Great stuff, terrific to see young ones at it, and even the overall winner so young too.