Sunday, April 16

We are returning to the format that started the kids group. These will not strictly be 'open play' events like some of the past Saturdays. 

The format is similar to the adult league. There will be 6 Saturday meetups that create a season. At each meetup the kids will be randomly split into groups of 4 (or 3 depending on attendance). Each group will play 4 games together, rotating order each game to make it fair. Each child will have a chance to play first and last. At the end of each meetup all kids will earn a wooden buck (these can be exchanged for items in the wooden buck cabinet. Like stickers, etc. The more bucks they save, the bigger the prize).

Each meetup the groups will change. Points are awarded based on the positions they place on the games.  At the end of the season each weeks points will be added up to create the final standings. There will be trophies for the top 3 scores.

If the groups finish before the end of the session (11:45am) the remaining time becomes open play. Most likely all groups will finish with ample time for open play. I imagine there will be at least a good hour remaining most of the time. 

For parents or siblings (not in the 5-12 yr age) that attend, but want to play, can purchase a rist band for $5 open play. Keep in mind that certain games will be designated for the kids league only. So there will be a limited number of open play games available until all matches are complete. 

***Please do not bring a Little Flipper if they are not going to participate in the league. The intention of The Little Flippers is to learn the skills and joy of pinball by playing with other kids. There will be plenty of time after their 4 games for open play. We really want to stress this part, so it is not awkward when you arrive. If your sole intention is to play as a family, we are open six days a week with regular hours.

There will be volunteers from the adult leagues that will rotate each week to help the kids. 

The cost is still $5 per child and $5 for the non little flipper open play. 

Doors will open at 9:30 for check-in. We will take rollcall and begin at 10am. There is no admittance once the session starts at 10am because players cannot be added  while games are in progress. Please be early. 

I know this is long winded and sounds like a lot, but it's super simple and easy. Here is the condensed version... Show up between 9:30 and 10am to check-in the kids. They play 4 games with a group of their peers and then earn a wooden buck they can use to buy stuff. Then they go play what they want the rest of the time.

Saturday's
Doors open at 9:30
Starts at 10am

March 25
April 8
April 22
May 6
June 3
June 17

On Saturday, May 20 The Little Flippers will have a Meet-up in Lodi, CA at Golden State Pinball Festival . More details on that soon.