Stats explained

How the ratings, scores and estimates on Tilt Stats are calculated, and how to read them.

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Pinball ratings explained: IFPA rank, Match Play rating and the 0-1 machine score

Four numbers follow a competitive pinball player around, and people argue about them constantly. Here is what IFPA rank, IFPA rating, Match Play rating and our own machine score each measure, who works them out, and when to ignore them.

September 20, 2026·7 min read·Tilt Stats

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Stats explained

How WPPR points are calculated, and what your Thursday night is actually worth

Tournament value, TGP, the 10 percent linear pot and the 90 percent cubic decay. A plain walkthrough of the IFPA points formula, why a strong field is worth more than a big one, and how to read the WPPR tab on any tournament page.

September 20, 2026·7 min read·Tilt Stats