Are you interested in pinball, but maybe not ready for a full-on competitive atmosphere? Do have a couple of friends who you think would really be into it, but maybe they're a little intimidated to play in a tournament for the first time? This page is dedicated to events that are just casual pinball meetups or non-IFPA sanctioned events. These are more geared to just hanging out with some pinball people.
April Fools' Tournament-Triangle Pinball Collective
Where: Triangle Pinball Collective, 9521 Lumley Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560
What: Wild competition of hidden score events, non-pinball, and more. No IFPA points
When: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, 7pm
One time event. Come out on Wednesday, April 1st and participate in this fun evening of random games with wacky rules. Cost will be $5 and all proceeds will go towards a charity campaign to help raise money to place a pinball machine at Ronald McDonald House-Chapel Hill.
Pinball Hangout-Durham
Where: Boxcar Durham, 621 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
What: Casual Hang Out
When: Biweekly, Saturdays at 1pm (Check the TPP Calendar).
Organized by Aaron Moore. Enjoy a Saturday afternoon of pinball, and maybe a slice of pizza from the in-house pizza bar.
Pinball Hangout-Raleigh
Where: Boxcar Raleigh, 330 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
What: Casual Hang Out
When: Biweekly, Saturdays at 1pm (Check the TPP Calendar).
Organized by Curtis Smith. Alternating weeks with Boxcar Durham Hangouts.