Rules may vary by event
The rules and scoring described here are a general guide. Specific events and tournaments may adjust formats, scoring rosters, point values, and seeding order — and exact details are sometimes announced at the start of an event. Always check the specific event or tournament page for the final rules that apply.
About This Format
Stall Ball is a fast, social side-event format built for fun rather than formal ranking. Players queue behind a machine and take turns trying to "stall" a ball in a controlled feature such as a scoop, lock, or similar hold point.
How It Works
If a player successfully stalls, they immediately rotate to the back of the queue to keep the game moving. If they drain before stalling, they are either eliminated outright or lose a life, depending on the house rules for that event.
Party Format
Stall Ball is intentionally flexible and party-oriented. Organisers can run sudden-death or multi-life variants based on crowd size and available time.
IFPA / TGP
This format is not IFPA-sanctioned and does not contribute to TGP/IFPA ratings.