All Dory Hill chatter can be found on Discord. We also have a Facebook page. Questions about the event can be emailed here.
Tournament Tickets
Tickets go on-sale May 24th at 10am Mountain. Check back later for link and more info.
Schedule of Events
More details will be added in the coming months but the basic rundown remains the same.
Friday August 22, 2025
Check-in at the Admin Tent (at RV4, located between Cabin G and Bathrooms) when you arrive to register your PinGolf group. Players form their own 4-player groups though we’ll need a few 3-player groups as well. We can also help find you a group if you don’t have one already when you check-in Friday.
4pm – Deadline for having games setup and operational
6pm – 8pm – Beer tasting (and non-alcoholic drinks too!) at Cabin F
8pm – Event announcements followed by Stall Ball Tournament (optional side tournament, $1/player, winner takes all) – meet at Admin Tent
Saturday August 23, 2025
10am – Meet at Playground for group photo then Qualifying begins
7pm – Qualifying ends
Sunday August 24, 2025
9:30am – A Division check-in at Admin Tent
10am – B, C and D Divisions check-in at Admin Tent
12pm – Ballots for Best Cabin Decorations are due from non-playing attendees, tournament players will find their ballot on their Finals score card
4pm(ish) – Closing Ceremonies and Awards
Tournament Overview
Qualifying – 18-hole PinGolf course, Saturday 10am – 8pm
Everyone qualifies for finals – 32 in A Division, 36 in B Division, 36 in C Division and 36 in D Division
A Division Finals – Sunday 9:30am
4-player groups, 3 games per round, PinGolf scoring, top 2 advance
Cash prizes for 1st – 8th, Medals for 1st – 4th
B, C and D Division Finals – Sunday 10am
9-hole PinGolf course
Cash prizes for 1st – 4th, Medals for 1st – 4th
Full tournament rules can be found here.
Bring a Game
If you have a reliable machine that you’re willing to bring to the event, please let us know!
Best Game as voted on by event-goers will receive a medal and $50 cash!
Along with your game you’ll need to bring: a tarp or two to protect it from the elements, clamps (qty 6-7 C-clamps, 4″ or greater…spring clamps are useful too) and rope to secure the tarps, heavy gauge extension cord and a power strip. It’s also wise to bring a moving blanket or cardboard to set your playfield glass on while setting up. RV sites and the pavilion have concrete slabs. Cabin porches are wooden slats.
If you plan to host your game at an RV site please have a pop-up canopy and tarps to enclose the space and keep your machine protected along with an extension cord and power strip. Each RV site has power and a concrete slab which makes life a lot easier. Zip ties are handy to have for securing the power cord to the canopy frame, up and away from any potential water. Safety first!
If your game is placed in the pavilion we will have the walls tarped and ready for your arrival on Friday so no need to worry about that, but you will need to bring an extension cord and power strip. Bring a dolly if you have one as it will make it a bit easier to get your machine inside the pavilion.
About outdoor pinball: Our weather is unpredictable and when it’s cold outside, wrapping your machines in blankets overnight while leaving them powered on is a real pro move. This helps to combat condensation forming inside the machine. Conversely, tarps that protect games from the rain/snow also shield it from the sun which can warp plastic and playfields so do come armed with tarps and a pop-up canopy if the game is at an RV site.
Please note that all games must remain onsite and playable for the duration of the tournament.
And while not required, it’s nice to reset the high scores so that players have an opportunity to put their initials up. 
Cabin (and RV site) Decorating Contest
If you’re bringing a game and also staying in a cabin or RV spot, we hold a decorating contest with medals awarded to first and second place. It’s loads of fun and really gives our event that special flavor of weird. Try to theme your area to the game(s) hosted at your site. No idea is too bizarre!
Each RV site has a 10′ x 10′ concrete slab that can hold up to 3 machines under a pop-up canopy that you provide. That canopy should also have walls or tarps to keep the games adequately sheltered from the elements.
Note: Staple guns are NOT allowed. Secure tarps and decor with non-marking fasteners.
Cabin and RV site decor will be voted on by event-goers with prizes as follow:
Best Cabin (or RV site): Medal and $50
Second Best Cabin (or RV site): Medal and $25
Mars Trek at an RV Site
Tilt-Hammer Shirts and Hoodies
Yes! Zach Smith is making us swag again this year. Shirts and hoodies will be available for purchase. You can find Zach at site RV 13. Check out Tilt-Hammer’s super sweet pinball swag here.
On-Site Accommodations
There are more people who attend this event than can stay on the campgrounds. We prioritize on-site accommodations for those who bring games and do our level best to make room for as many people as possible. There are no more cabins available at this point. Those who are willing to camp at tent sites and share their site with others have a better chance of staying on the grounds.
Site types (must book for 3 nights). Dory Hill staff reserve the entire campground and work with attendees individually to fill the sites. We do this based on seniority and those who bring games. You cannot book a site through Base Camp, you must work with event staff if you’d like to stay on grounds. We will reach out to you via email and text to coordinate accommodations.
- Cabin A – $90/night plus tax, max 4 people, no heat or electricity
- Cabins B-F, J-M – $110/night plus tax, max 4 people, heat and electricity
- Cabins G-I – $110/night plus tax, max 4 people, no dogs allowed
- RV site (Qty 11) -$95/night plus tax, max 6 people per site, firepit, water and electric
- Tent sites (Qty 8) – $60/night plus tax, max 6 people per site, firepit
Base Camp charges a 2.9% lodging tax on all sites.
Each cabin has a bunk bed (two singles) and one double bed, each with a mattress. You will need to provide your own bedding and pillow.
Max 2 dogs per site and no dogs allowed in Cabins G, H or I. You must let us know if you are bringing your dog so that we can allow for all the dogs on-site to have enough territory to feel secure and avoid unwanted doggie disputes.
Those staying on-site can check-in Friday August 22nd at 2pm.
One person from each site should check-in with the front office (inside the convenience store). You will be asked to provide your contact info and leave a credit card on file with Base Camp for incidentals. We are required to maintain an accurate list of people staying on-site including names, emails and phone numbers so please communicate to us everyone that is in your party, whether they are playing in the tournament or not. No impromptu crashing.
The event will conclude late afternoon on August 24th. Those staying on-site may choose to leave after the event or stay through the night in which case check-out is at 11am Monday August 25th.
Please follow the rules, keep the campground tidy and us in Base Camp’s good graces.
Off-Site Accommodations
Whether you’re unable to stay on the campground or you’re just not the camping type, there are lodging options nearby in Black Hawk. Bonus if you enjoy gambling as many of them are casinos. 
- Cold Springs Campground – 2 minute drive
- Hotels in Black Hawk – 10 minute drive
- VRBO
- AirBnB
Campground Location & Map
Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon (formerly known as Dory Hill)
661 Hwy 46
Black Hawk, Colorado 80422
We have booked the entire campground from Friday (check-in at 2p) to Monday (check-out by 11am). You’re welcome to head out after the closing ceremonies on Sunday or stay through Monday.
Campground Rules & Hours
- Dogs are allowed (though not in Cabins G, H or I) but must be on leash at all times. Max 2 dogs per site. And you must let us know if you are bringing your dog so that we can allow for all the dogs on-site to have enough territory to feel secure and avoid unwanted doggie disputes.
- No smoking in the cabins
- No marijuana
- Don’t park in front of the convenience store or the dirt lot adjacent to the baseball field. They will tow!
- Bathrooms & showers closed 11am-1pm
- Convenience & liquor store hours 7am – 10pm
- Games off at 12am on the south end (Cabins A-D)
- All games off at 2am
Campground Amenities
- Convenience store selling snacks, drinks, firewood, camping supplies, toiletries, souvenirs, coffee and Bonfire Burritos.
- Liquor store selling beer, wine, liquor and ice
- Free WiFi near the convenience store
- Cell service: AT&T, T-Mobile and Google Fi all have service. AND NEW FOR 2025: Verizon now has service! This could mean that Xfinity Mobile now also has service as they share the same network as Verizon though that’s yet to be confirmed.
- ATM
- Fuel: regular and diesel
- Clean showers (quarter operated) and bathrooms
- Laundromat and large sink for washing dishes – hours: 7am – 9pm
Pro-Tips
- Dress in layers. It’s often hot during the day and cold at night.
- Rain gear and extra pair of shoes and socks in case your feet get wet. The PinGolf course is spread throughout the campground so you’ll be walking in the rain/snow (though hopefully not).
- Flashlight or headlamp. It gets really dark at night!
- Towels and shower sandals for the shower, though the bathrooms are very clean. Quarters for the shower – $.50/3 minutes, $.75/4.5 min, $1/6 min, $1.25/7.5 min (as of 2023)
- Cabins have beds (1 full and 2 twin bunk beds) but no bedding. Bring a sleeping bag or bedding and a pillow.
- Camping chairs, sunscreen and a hat.
- Single dollar bills for dollar games of course!
- Ashtrays – very important if you smoke, there can’t be butts littered about!
- Trash bags – like any good scout, we keep our camp tidy.
