April, 2026 - Gobble Hole

Undefeated Run: Brad Vogus Conquered the Pokémon Launch Amazing Race Finals

Stern’s brand-new Pokémon (Premium) drew a massive crowd to Atomic Age Modern, but it was Brad Vogus who stole the show. From a shocking first-round qualifying upset to an unprecedented, completely undefeated 6-0 run through the sudden-death Amazing Race finals, Vogus put on a masterclass in premier flipper control. Read our full tournament recap to see how the bracket tightened, how the new Pokémon machine shook up the field, and how a thrilling solid-state battle on Firepower decided the crown.

Papesh Seals the Upset at Brinstar Pinball Social April ’26

The Brinstar Pinball Social April ’26 saw local pinball talent collide in an intense, intimate tournament showdown. From Joe Wade’s runaway qualifying performance on Harry Potter to Mike Papesh’s calculated finals upset on No Fear: Dangerous Sports, get the full recap on how the leaderboard shifted and who walked away with the top spot.

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A Masterclass in De Pere: Tom Schmidt Dominates D82 Flippin’ Friday

At the D82 Flippin’ Friday tournament in De Pere, true dominance wasn’t just about the final score—it was about controlling the room. Read how Tom Schmidt leveraged a massive 5x statistical ranking advantage to impose his will on a talented Wisconsin field, surviving a shocking 10,000-rank upset and heavyweight clashes to claim the top spot on the podium.

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Kelsey Schomberger Captures First Career Title at Pinball Jones

The script was flipped at Pinball Jones as 18,903rd-ranked Kelsey Schomberger stunned a heavy-hitting field to capture their first career pinball title. Dive into the underground upsets, including a 78-minute giant-slaying on Medieval Madness and a two-hour wizarding marathon.

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Pinney Forces a Three-Way Tie at Electric Bat

Brian Pinney’s incredible eight-event podium streak survives a grueling 105-player gauntlet at the Electric Bat Arcade, ending in a massive three-way tie for first place. Catch the full recap of the Tuesday Night League action!

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Nick Smith Secures Fourth Consecutive Podium at The Pinball Lounge

Nick Smith FL defends his podium streak at The Pinball Lounge in a thrilling IFPA showdown. Read the full tournament recap featuring massive ranking upsets, shifting head-to-head rivalries, and a special spotlight on the 45th anniversary of Eight Ball Deluxe.

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Stoddard Survives the Gauntlet: Intimacy and Intensity at OC Belles & Chimes

Vector Victory and Star Trek Showdown at the D82 Summer Pinball Classic pinball tournament

A jarring early upset sets the stage for a high-stakes, nine-player brawl at the OC Belles & Chimes tournament in Anaheim.

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Bruce Cherry Runs the Gauntlet at Tik Tok’s Fair Strikes

With only eight competitors and nowhere to hide, rising pinball star Bruce Cherry scored a massive upset to claim the Tik Tok’s Fair Strikes championship. Read the full recap of this unforgiving group knockout event.

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The Crucible at North Mountain: Depth and Disruption in the Desert

A massive 20,300-spot ranking upset set the tone early at the North Mountain Brewing League 1.4. Read how veteran Dave Halley outlasted a dense, 27-player field of rising stars and local heavyweights to take the crown in a grueling five-round gauntlet.

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Any Given Monday: Chaos and Climbers in Arlington

Chaos and giant-killers defined Monday night at Arlington’s Tokyo Station. Dive into the full recap to witness Abel Cardona’s staggering 20,000-spot ranking upset on Deadpool, a fierce podium battle on TRON, and John Richardson’s flawless arena sweep to claim the crown.

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Undefeated Run: Brad Vogus Conquered the Pokémon Launch Amazing Race Finals

Papesh Seals the Upset at Brinstar Pinball Social April ’26

A Masterclass in De Pere: Tom Schmidt Dominates D82 Flippin’ Friday

Kelsey Schomberger Captures First Career Title at Pinball Jones

Pinney Forces a Three-Way Tie at Electric Bat

Nick Smith Secures Fourth Consecutive Podium at The Pinball Lounge

Stoddard Survives the Gauntlet: Intimacy and Intensity at OC Belles & Chimes

Bruce Cherry Runs the Gauntlet at Tik Tok’s Fair Strikes

The Crucible at North Mountain: Depth and Disruption in the Desert

Any Given Monday: Chaos and Climbers in Arlington

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