Revised 12.03.2025
Please remember, as you read the following rules and guidelines, that the TWIPYs are meant to be goofy fun. Don’t take any of it too seriously!
The TWIPY planning committee creates nominee lists. The committee reserves the right to add or remove awards, categories, and nominees as needed. All rules are subject to change.
Other Rules
- Any nominee that solicits votes through direct payment or through any form of giveaways may be removed as a nominee.
- Any nominee who engages in harassment, bullying, threatening behavior, or other forms of misconduct toward committee members, other nominees, or members of the pinball community may be removed as a nominee. This includes but is not limited to:
- Direct or indirect harassment through social media, email, phone, or in-person interactions
- Making false or malicious statements intended to harm others’ reputations
- Encouraging others to engage in harassment or bullying behavior
- Creating a hostile environment at pinball events or online spaces
- Retaliatory actions against committee decisions or other nominees
- The committee reserves sole discretion in determining what constitutes a violation of this policy and may remove nominees at any time if their behavior is deemed detrimental to the awards process or the pinball community. Removal decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Award Specific Rules
Commercial Game Awards
Eligibility: Current year games are eligible for awards if they are shipping or have shipped between 12/1 and 12/1 of the current awards year.
Questions? Concerns? Comments? Email us at twipyawards@kineticist.com.