Announcing the 2024 Pinball Community Awards (aka The TWIPYs)

The Pinball Community Awards (aka The TWIPYs) will return this February with an all-new format and refreshed creative team that seeks to celebrate the great game of pinball and the community that makes it all possible. Our goal is to produce a community-led, authentic, and entertaining awards event that showcases the best gaming hobby on the planet. 

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This year, we’re celebrating a new start for The TWIPYs with a full weekend of fun pinball events centered around the annual TWIPYs award show, which will be broadcast live from The Wormhole in Houston, Texas. 

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Voting for The TWIPYs will open on twipys.com on January 3rd, 2025, and run through January 20th, 2025. 

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For more details, watch or listen to this special episode of The Wormhole Pinball Podcast, which covers the announcement. 

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Eligibility rules and guidelines can be seen at twipys.com/rules.

Live Show Details

The main TWIPYs ceremony will be held Saturday, February 22nd, starting at 7 PM EST and streaming live on the Wormhole YouTube channel. A limited number of tickets (40) are available for the in-person show at The Wormhole, where attendees will enjoy:

• Early venue access for free play
• Exclusive TWIPY-branded merch
• Complimentary refreshments
• Live audience participation opportunities
• Free entry to TWIPY Weekend events on Friday and Sunday

TWIPY Weekend Schedule

• Friday 2/21: Progressive strikes tournament and happy hour at Eureka Heights Brewery
• Saturday 2/22: The Pinball Community Awards (aka The TWIPYs) live show and ceremony
• Sunday 2/23: Special tournament event at The Wormhole

How to Attend

Due to venue capacity, only 40 tickets are available for the live show. Live show tickets include all weekend events and can be purchased at twipys.com/tickets.

Can't make it to Houston? Join the larger pinball community by watching the live stream on the Wormhole YouTube channel and have some fun with us in chat.

The Hosts

This year, we’re excited to feature a hosting team comprised of many familiar and well-loved members of the pinball community, including:

• Jamie Burchell (Wormhole Pinball)
• Ralph Ronzio (RetroRalph)
• Erin Winick Anthony (Learning to Flip)
• Ian Jacoby (Nudge Magazine)

The Planning Committee

The TWIPY planning committee is helmed this year by an exceptionally talented and passionate group of individuals, including:

• Colin Alsheimer - Producer (Kineticist/This Week in Pinball)
• Jamie Burchell - Producer (Wormhole Pinball)
• Erika S. - Director of Partnerships (Erika’s Pinball Journey)
• Erin Seiden - Director of Operations (Kineticist, Nudge, Belles & Chimes)
• Rob Rath - Nominating Committee (The Electric Playground)
• Aaron Davis - Nominating Committee (FAST Pinball)
• Ryan Gratzer - Nominating Committee (Pinball Map)
• Will Oetting - Webmaster/Voting Security (This Week in Pinball) 

Categories and Awards

We’re excited to present a refreshed slate of awards that showcase the depth and breadth that the pinball community has to offer. Awards include:

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Content Creator Awards

• Content Creator of the Year
• Breakout Content Creator of the Year 
• Best Podcast
• Best Video Content Creator/Streamer 
• Best Publication

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Commercial Game Awards

• Game of the Year
• Innovation of the Year
• Lyman F. Sheats Best Rules & Code
• Best Theme Integration
• Best Game Launch & Reveal 
• Most Improved Game

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Homebrew & Custom Game Awards

• Homebrew Game of the Year
• Custom Game of the Year

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Location Pinball Awards

• Best Location (US Northeast)
• Best Location (US Midwest)
• Best Location (US Southeast)
• Best Location (US Southwest)
• Best Location (US West)
• Best Location (Europe)
• Best Location (Australasia)
• Best Location (Canada)
• Best New Pinball Location

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Toppers, Mods & Accessories Awards

• Best OEM Topper
• Best Aftermarket Topper
• Best Aftermarket Interactive Mod or Accessory
• Best Aftermarket Non-Interactive Mod or Accessory

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Additional Awards

• Best Pinball App or Service
• Best Convention/Show
• Best Tournament
• Best Online Community Group
• Pinball Community Member of the Year

Sponsors

We are currently looking for sponsors for the 2024 Pinball Community Awards and have various options available, depending on your specific goals. Contact us for more information. 

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For more information, feel free to email us at twipyawards@kineticst.co.