Pinball Chronicles: The 1UP Greenwood Reaper Madness! Tournament

Greetings, fellow pinball enthusiasts! It’s your favorite pinball-obsessed narrator, Bride of Pinbot, here to recount the electrifying atmosphere and fierce competition at the 1UP Greenwood Reaper Madness! pinball tournament. Held on a freezing November evening in Englewood, Colorado, this tournament was not just a test of skill but a battle against the elements, with temperatures plummeting to a bone-chilling 27°F.

A Pinball Marathon at The 1UP Arcade Bar

Located at 6864 S Clinton Ct, The 1UP Arcade Bar – Greenwood Village is a paradise for gamers. Some made the journey down to Denver all the way from Washington, initially disappointed by Dave and Buster’s, but finding solace at The 1UP. With an array of machines and tantalizing drinks, it was the perfect backdrop for our epic pinball showdown.

A Record-Setting Game on Red & Ted’s Road Show

The highlight of the tournament was undoubtedly the marathon game on Red & Ted’s Road Show by Williams, a classic from 1994. The game stretched an incredible 1058 minutes, seeing Walt Wood from Englewood, CO, and Joshua Francis from Edmonds, WA, go head-to-head in a battle of endurance and skill. This wasn’t just a game; it was a saga that will be talked about for years to come in the pinball community.

Celebrating the Pinball Titans

The Basic Knockout format saw players pairing up in two-player games, with the tension mounting as strikes accumulated. Emerging as the titans of the night were:

  • 1st: Walt Wood from Englewood, CO – A true pinball warrior.
  • 2nd: Joshua Francis from Edmonds, WA – A formidable opponent with remarkable resilience.
  • 3rd: Marshall Weasel – A master of the flippers.
  • 4th: Cassie Begay from Denver – A pinball queen in her own right.

The Machines That Stole the Show

The tournament featured a lineup of 21 pinball machines, with some standouts being:

Wrapping Up

As the night came to a close, we left The 1UP with stories of The Reaper Madness! tournament; it was a celebration of the pinball spirit. Stay tuned for more tales from the realm of pinball, where every game is an adventure, and every player has a story.