Toad Rats

Overview

All players start on the same machine each round. After everyone plays one full game, the lowest score is eliminated; the rest advance to the next round on the next machine. Repeat until one player remains — your Champion.

The format is fast, hype, and easy for newcomers to follow, while keeping pressure high for seasoned players chasing points.

Field Size & Seeding

• Players: Any size (N). Rounds = N − 1 eliminations.
• Seeding: Qualifying results, current league standings, or IFPA rank.
• Player Order: Rotate each round (e.g., reverse last round) or keep higher seeds later in order on early rounds.

Round Flow

1. TD announces machine and player order.
2. All players play one full game (standard settings).
3. Lowest score is eliminated.
4. Remaining players move to the next machine and repeat.

Ties for Elimination

Resolve ties for last place with a one-ball playoff on the current (or backup) machine. If multiple players are tied for last, all tied players play the tiebreak.

Behavior, Malfunctions & Rulings

• Use the current PAPA/IFPA Competition Rules for malfunctions, beneficial errors, stuck balls, out-of-turn play, coaching, etc.
• Have a printed/digital copy available for TDs and players.
• TD rulings are final; maintain pace of play and fairness.

WPPR v6.2 — TGP & Meaningful Games

Under WPPR v6.2, Amazing Race rounds count toward meaningful games differently depending on whether rounds are played serially (everyone completes the same machine before moving on) or concurrently (some players start the next machine before all players have finished the current one).

Scheduling & Pacing

• Concurrent early rounds: significantly faster; good for large fields.
• Serial late rounds: slower, but maximizes meaningful games/TGP.
• Rule of thumb: Switch to serial at 4–6 players remaining.

Prizes & Fees (example)

• Entry: $10 (Includes all-day play).
• Payout: Depends on pool size but generally Top 25% + trophies.

Submission Checklist (post-event)

• Upload results & final placing in Match Play.
• Clearly indicate which rounds were serial vs concurrent for v6.2 meaningful game accounting.
• Note any tiebreakers used and any rulings that affected placing.

Promo Blurb

“Amazing Race (v6.2-ready) — Everyone plays the same game, lowest score is out, and we march to the next machine until one champion remains. We’ll run early rounds fast, then slow down for a high-value serial finish for points. New to pinball? It’s easy to follow and a blast to play. Pros—bring your nerves of steel.”