Placed into random groups of 4 (sometimes 3) the bottom two players after each game will receive a strike. In the case of a 3 player group, only the 3rd place player will receive a strike. Games and positions will be selected via D20 roll with a Critical Hit earning both game and position selections. Only open games can be chosen, no waiting for games. Players are eliminated from the tournament once they receive 3 strikes.

Note: The standard “phase one” of a Critical Hit tournament will be skipped. Instead, cards will be dealt at random at the outset of the tournament. Players ranked in the top 3,000 in IFPA rank will receive three cards, players outside the top 3,000 will receive four.

The Buffalo Pinball League rules will be used for any necessary rulings.