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Planet Pinball 3-Strike Knockout Pinball Tournamen

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Tournament Information

Director : Ben Hanten
Location : Yankton, SD
Country : United States
Information : Website
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Location


719 Walnut St. Yankton SD 57078

Format Details


Event Name : Main Tournament
Format : Strike Knockout
Player Limit : 16
Unlimited Qualifying? : No

Tournament Overview


Tournament Date: November 19, 2025

???? Details

Date & Time:
Wednesday November 19, 2025
Check-In: 6:00 PM
Start: 6:30 PM
End Time: 8:30 - 9:00 PM

Location:
Ben’s Brew Station
Yankton, SD

Entry Fee:
$6 total — $5 to prize pool, $1 to IFPA fees

IFPA Approved:
Yes — this event will be submitted for WPPR points.


????? Format: 3-Strike Group Knockout

Players are placed in random groups of 3–4 players each round.

Each group plays one game per round.

Scoring: 3–2–1–0 points per game.

Elimination:

In 4-player groups, the bottom two players each receive one strike.

In 3-player groups, the bottom player receives one strike.

Once a player reaches 3 strikes, they are eliminated.

Play continues until only one player remains with fewer than 3 strikes.

Expected Duration: 1.5–2.5 hours total
Typical Games per Player: 6–9 meaningful games

???? Prizes

Payout to top finishers from the $5 per player prize pool.

Example split: 1st – 50%, 2nd – 30%, 3rd – 20%.

???? Other Notes

All skill levels welcome — newcomers and veterans alike.

Practice and casual play available before start time.

Good vibes, cold beer, and plenty of pinball!

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