Super Abari Game Bar is hosting the third installment of an annual charity raffle and pinball tournament in remembrance of our friend Kevin Shanus. Kevin passed on October 21st, 2023 unexpectedly and left a huge hole in the hearts of pinball players in the Carolinas and surrounding states. Kevin was the North Carolina State pinball representative for the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) for many years and helped grow competitive pinball to levels not seen before.

Kevin’s passion for pinball was infectious and lead many people, including ourselves, to learn to love the hobby. He created a welcoming community for all types of people, and all skill levels, that has led to many folks finding lasting friendships. Kevin was responsible for establishing North Carolina as a pinball destination with his dedication to running multiple pinball tournaments all over the state of NC and recruiting new competitive players. His many altruistic ventures helped use pinball to raise money for causes such as the Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program (ASAP) and others.

The Kevin Shanus Charity Raffle Pinball Tournament will focus on raising funds for Mental Health America of Central Carolinas - MHA - https://mhaofcc.org/ through the sale of raffle tickets and donations. Proceeds from the raffle tickets and pinball tournament will go directly to MHA in Kevin’s name. We are so proud and honored to be able to continue this event on an annual basis to raise money for charity and to spread the love of pinball.

Pinball tournament registration: https://app.matchplay.events/tournaments/234151

GRAND PRIZE - Diner Pinball Machine (Williams, 1990)

ADDITIONAL PRIZES

$250 Gift Card to Retroid Games

$150 Gift Card to Custom Shop

$100 Gift Card High Tide Hospitality Restaurants

$100 Gift Card to Super Abari Game Bar

Gift Cards to Common Market

4 Charlotte Checkers Tickets courtesy of Adams Beverage

Fat Tire Bicycle

$50 Gift Card to Rhino Market and Sweatshirt

$50 Gift Card to Substrate

1 Massage Therapy Voucher from The Meta Hippo

$25 Gift Card to Haberdish

$25 Gift Card to Supperland

$25 Gift Card to Ever Andalo

$25 Gift Card to Leluia Hall

...and more to come!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!

Kevin Shanus Memorial Pinball Tournament and Charity Raffle 2026

By Super Abari Game Bar

Kevin Shanus Memorial Pinball Tournament and Charity Raffle 2026

Proceeds benefitting Mental Health America of Central Carolinas