About Us

The Halifax Pinball League is a player-run society of pinball players, enthusiasts, and collectors from across Nova Scotia and beyond. Whether you’re new to the silver ball, or an old pro, join us at one of our regularly held tournaments.


We are proud to host IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association) sanctioned events. This means that you can qualify to be an internationally ranked pinball player by competing in our events. By competing in our events, you can also rank in the Nova Scotia Provincial Championships. To see the current Nova Scotia standings, click here.

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Upcoming IFPA Events

26
Apr

Stern Army Halifax - April 26th 2026

Location: 250 Saint Margarets Bay Road
Tournament Director: Adam Durling
Details: Tourney #4 at Silverball Best Western Chocolate Lake!
Only $15 for an afternoon of pinball with a random draw to win a Stern translite.
We're looking for new, casual, and veteran players to come out for a fun afternoon of pinball. Registered with IFPA, you can score points and race up the standings throughout the year. Not interested in IFPA points? No sweat! There's no worries if you're just coming out to play a few games and share a few laughs. The more people coming out to play pinball, the better.
Chocolate lake tournaments are also welcome to all ages!
I'll be around at 12ish to start getting folks registered. Practice at 12:30 and a tournament start time of 1pm (should run til 4 to 5pm max).
8 to 10 rounds of 4 player matchplay.
Playoffs will be a single elimination bracket for minimum top 8 or 50% of players after round robin, whichever is lower. (1v8, 2v7, etc.).
Fee is $15. ($14 to host, $1 to IFPA)
Cash is appreciated for fee payment but I can accept etransfer as well.
Bring a friend, expose new folks to the wonderful community of pinball!
Shout out to Nathan Burgess for having us.
See you soon!

3
May

Tilt Queens – May *Women’s* Tournament

Location: 2015 Gottingen Street
Tournament Director: Christie Cox
Details: Qualifying format: Four-player match play.
Finals format: Head-to-head elimination.

A welcoming space for *women* to play, compete, and connect through pinball.

Doors: 12pm Start: 1pm
$10 entry (includes all-day play)

Inclusive • All ages • Beginner-friendly

*Cis, trans, and nonbinary payers for whom womanhood is a part of their gender identity or experience*

23
May

Midnight In May - Pints, Points & Pinball

Location: 2954 Joseph Howe Drive
Tournament Director: Adam Durling
Details: Qualifying is matchplay qualifying
Finals is double elimination

Pinball Tournament
Saturday, May 23rd
Doors open at 12:30 PM
Tournament will start at 1:00 PM
$30 entry fee:
- Cash Prize for Top 3
- Beers on Tap
- IFPA Points
- 6 or 7 Pinball Machines
2954 Joseph Howe Drive
(Parking available on Rosemount or Retreat Ave)
Look for the pink light above bar door - walk on in

6
Jun

G.L. Private Collection

Tournament Director: John Greatwich
Details: June 6, G.L. Private Collection Doors open for practice at 5:45 pm & tournament starts at 6:45 pm. If you are late you will miss out on game(s) & points. $40 per player & this tournament is only open for registration before the event. Non guests of G.L. must be use to playing in league or tournament play. Registered with IFPA, If not you can give me your info to see if you can play. You will e-transfer or drop off the cash to me in advance. There might be a cap on players so do not wait until the night before registering. Refund 48 hours before if you have change in plans, etc. This is a huge collection & the owner will decide games used. There will be zero tolerance towards abusing the games, & will result in ejection! Hard to find private owners to host events.

The owner gets $30 per player, $1 towards IFPA, & $9 towards gambling pool. Everyone playing will be in it & the owner & his guests at $10 a player. Top 3 payout, 50%, 30%, & 20% We will play 8 rounds of head to head matchplay, top 8 into head to head matchplay. Winners & losers final in groups of 4 for top 8 & money for top 3! This will likely be the biggest collection of private games & likely a large crowd. So spread the word incase we decide to cap the players for this event. Modern games mostly, just a sample game that went through service by me in the past.
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Where to Play Pinball in Halifax

Machine data from Pinball Map.

2015 Gottingen St, Halifax
250 Saint Margarets Bay Road, Halifax
1575 Argyle St, Halifax

Bowlarama Spryfield

3 machines
16 Dentith Rd, Halifax
6128 Quinpool Rd, Halifax

Bowlarama Dartmouth

2 machines
31 Atlantic St, Halifax
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Rumours

2 machines
1668 Lower Water St, Halifax
133 Kearney Lake Rd, Halifax
74 Hobsons Lake Dr, Halifax