# Event Details - **Event Name**: Steel Valley Pinball Classics GIGA Match Play Tournament - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Register for the 2026 Steel Valley Pinball Classics GIGA Match Play Tournament at Past Times Arcade!About this EventEvent DatesSaturday, August 8th: GIGA Match Play Qualifying RoundsSunday, August 9th: GIGA Match Play FinalsRegistrationSaturday, June 27th at 2:00 pm.svpclassicsgigamatchplay26.eventbrite.comEvent is limited to 80 PlayersWaitlist will begin upon sell out.*Multiple tickets on a single registration not permitted.IFPA Points ValueCertified for 200% WPPR ValueRegistration Fees$20.00 Total Cost per Player-$10.00 To Host – Steel Valley Pinball-$10.00 Tournament Fee to Prize Pool*Entry Fees will be paid at the door. CASH ONLY please.Admission to Past Times ArcadePast Times Arcade Members – FREE (Will be held on Main Floor)Adults - $20.00 per dayKids 15 and under - $10.00 per daySaturday GIGA MATCH PLAY Qualifying10+ Rounds of Group Match Play2-Game Banks – 1 EM and 1 SSOne bank per roundBalanced Groupings (Not Swiss)Balanced Game Draws7/5/3/1 Scoring in 4 Player Groups7/4/1 Scoring in 3 Player GroupsSunday Playoff Divisions"A" Division-Top 32 Qualifiers – NO BYES"B" Division-Next 16 Highest Qualifiers (IFPA Top 500 Ineligible)"C" Division-Top 8 Qualifiers of the Bottom 25% IFPA Ranked Players in AttendanceTiebreakersSignificant ties on the qualifying cut line and bye bubble will be played off on a randomly selected game.Seeding ties will be broken automatically by number of 1st Places, number of 2nd Places, etc.Perfect ties for seeding will be broken by a coin flip or random number draw.Playoff Format"PAPA Style" Group Elimination Format2 Bank Round (4 games – 2 EM, 2 SS) with 4/2/1/0 ScoringHigh seed chooses two banks or position in each bank.Both banks will be declared at the start of the matchGroups may not select the same banks within a roundA player may not choose a repeat bank in consecutive roundsTurn order is chosen in descending seed orderTop 2 players from each group advance to the next roundTies to advance are played on single games picked by higher seedGame ListArena list will be posted on matchplay.events at least two weeks before the event.Prize PoolMAIN EVENT:80 Players (Full Field)$1600 - Entry Fees-$800 to SVP for Trophies/Expenses-$80 - IFPA Fees ($1 per person)=$720 Total Prize PoolDIVISION A1st Place - $1182nd Place - $933rd Place - $684th Place - $435th-8th Place - $259th-16th Place - $10DIVISION B1st Place - $462nd Place - $373rd Place - $294th Place - $215th-8th Place - $8DIVISION C1st Place - $202nd Place - $153rd Place - $104th Place - $5Saturday, August 8th?: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMDoors Open/Practice Time?: 11:50 AM - 11:55 AMPractice Time Ends/Final Check In?: 11:55 AM - 12:00 PMAnnouncements/Group Photo?: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PMQualifying Begins?: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMMeal Break?: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PMQualifying Resumes?: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PMExtra Rounds?: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PMTiebreakersSunday, August 9th?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMDoors Open for Check-In/Practice?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMFirst Round of Playoffs Begins?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMQuarterfinals Begin?: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMSemifinals Begin?: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PMFinals Begin - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/girard/steel-valley-pinball-classics-giga-match-play-tournament/100001992403156475 - **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Past Times Arcade - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Girard - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Past Times Arcade - **lat**: 41.1585388 - **long**: -80.7018737 - **full address**: Past Times Arcade, 419 North State Street, Girard, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Steel Valley Pinball Classics GIGA Match Play Tournament - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dd11f700d21b327ea9738239f6de07a05107d5cd3028200ae7cd1c531a795741-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc020406-gmir.png?v=1782358287 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Steel Valley Pinball Classics GIGA Match Play Tournament being held? - **A:** Steel Valley Pinball Classics GIGA Match Play Tournament takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Past Times Arcade, 419 North State Street, Girard, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Steel Valley Pinball Classics GIGA Match Play Tournament? - **A:** Steel Valley Pinball Classics GIGA Match Play Tournament is organized by Past Times Arcade. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Steel Valley Pinball Classics GIGA Match Play Tournament is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Girard, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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