How pinball league scoring works
Pinball league scoring turns game results into points that count toward a night and a season. RoundsUp records scores, calculates points and publishes standings so players and directors can follow the same results.
How are points awarded?
RoundsUp starts with 7, 5, 3 and 1 points for four-player games, and 7, 4 and 1 points for three-player games. These are defaults, not a promise that every league uses the same rules.
| Players | First | Second | Third | Fourth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | Not applicable |
When scores tie, the points for the tied positions are pooled and split evenly. Season settings and disqualification rules can change how a league's results count.
How do you run a pinball league night?
Check the players and machines before play, explain the scoring rules, then keep score entry and standings easy to find.
- Choose your schedule and explain how season points count.
- Check the roster, available machines and players attending tonight.
- Draw the groups and start the night.
- Have players enter scores from their phones after each game.
- Review scoring progress and share standings on phones or a venue TV.
- Check the results before closing the night.
Do players need accounts to enter scores?
Players can enter league-night scores without creating a RoundsUp account. The director shares the league-night scoring page so players can find their group and record the game.
Does RoundsUp use IFPA scoring defaults?
RoundsUp starts with IFPA-style group points: 7/5/3/1 for four players and 7/4/1 for three. Directors should check the rules for their own event; scoring defaults alone do not establish IFPA approval or ranking eligibility.
What should you look for in pinball scoring software alternatives?
Start with the work your league does every week: recording scores, checking standings, choosing tournament formats and showing results to the room. RoundsUp offers phone score entry, league standings and venue TV displays. Try the workflow and check the available formats before choosing a tool.
Where can players find standings?
Open the league's public page to find its standings. The RoundsUp league directory lists public leagues and links to their pages.