Pinball comes back to the evocative setting of the Marmore Waterfalls, with an event organized by Ifpa Italia, with the support of the Marmore Pro Loco and the support of the Umbria Region, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Municipality of Terni, in the exclusive location of the Italian Pinball Museum "Dino Merluzzi" in Marmore (Terni).
The highly anticipated "Pinball at Waterfalls – Marmore Pinball Tournament", Memorial Dino Merluzzi, comes back on the weekend of August, 30-31, 2025 and following last year's success, it will once again take place at the Marmore Pinball Museum (www.museoflipper.it), for a special edition that will welcome professional players and the new generation of the sport, with an event open to the public and anyone interested in approaching sports pinball or simply trying a new entertainment experience. From a sports perspective, the event—in addition to being a professional competition, good for the Wppr (World Pinball Player Rankings), allowing players to earn valuable points for the sports world ranking — also represents the sixth stage of seven during the 2025 Ics (Italian Championship Series) National Circuit season. For this reason, some of the country's strongest players are expected.
As in previous editions, also this year's event is dedicated to Dino Merluzzi, a historic figure in Italian pinball, who has been one of the first to collect vintage games and entertainment machines from various periods; one of the pioneers of sports pinball, to which is due the 'moral' birth of the movement in Italy. As his name suggests, the Pinball and Modern Art Museum in Marmore is also dedicated to him, and it's no coincidence that it's hosting this year's competition, making it even more unique and interesting.
The initiative is further enhanced by the prestigious awards and important partnerships that allow it to be realized: in addition to the support of the Marmore Pro Loco, the event is also sponsored by the Municipality of Terni, the Umbria Region, and the Umbria Chamber of Commerce. Among the event's technological partners are international companies in the sector: FaroPlay, Luxury Games, and Varadero Pinball.
The 'Pinball at Waterfalls – Marmore Pinball Tournament' (Ics Round) will also feature the most modern pinball machines and the latest releases in the market, including the latest models from Stern Pinball and Jersey Jack Pinball. Along with many others, for an even more “must attend” event.
But in addition to the high-level competition that directly involves professional players, Ifpa Italia is also organizing a tournament for museum visitors, customers, and simple curious who are experiencing pinball for the first time, that will take place on Sunday, August, the 31st. This event is open to all citizens.