Joel Daniel Wins First Title at Silverball Sunday in Mesa
Dave Halley ran the 41-player qualifier and Brian Pinney top-scored six of seven machines — but the elimination finals reshuffled everything, and Joel Daniel won it
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Explore the thriving competitive pinball scene across Arizona, from scorching match play events in Mesa and Scottsdale to local showdowns in Chandler. Catch up on the latest machine breakdowns and standings as players chase current state leader John Shopple. Dive into our full recaps of the IFPA events defining the desert circuit!
Cassell Conquers the 32-Player Draw at Atomic Age Modern
Scottsdale’s Jard Cassell defied the 105-degree Mesa heat to put on a dominant floor sweep at Atomic Age Modern’s latest IFPA Match Play tournament. Catch the full recap, standout machine breakdowns, and intense head-to-head floor rivalry stats from a scorching Friday night of competitive Arizona pinball!
Pinney Claims Victory at Electric Bat Season Opener
Brian Pinney delivered a masterclass at the Electric Bat Arcade this week, securing the top spot in the Season 21-1 kickoff of the Tuesday Night League. In a grueling gauntlet of 105 competitors, Pinney’s ability to put up high scores on four of his five machines proved to be the difference-maker. From the stunning upset of veteran Mark Pearson by Lili Lopez to an unprecedented seven-way tie for second place, see how the local Arizona circuit shook out in this week's action-packed recap.
Pirates of the Caribbean Turns 20: IFPA Pinball Drama in Mesa, AZ
On a scorching 104°F afternoon in Mesa, local organizer Kevin Curtis stepped behind the flippers to conquer a stacked seventy-one-player field at Starfighters Arcade! Dive into our full recap of the June Starfighters Monthly, where Curtis swept seven master playfields, outdueled state champions, and navigated the twentieth anniversary of Stern’s Pirates of the Caribbean to capture Pace Match Play immortality.
Throne Brewing Pinball Tournament: Jared Harris Sweeps Elite 34-Player Field
Stern’s Pirates of the Caribbean celebrates its 20-year anniversary by anchoring a high-stakes, 34-player IFPA tournament at Throne Brewing in Glendale. Read our full recap on how Washington’s Jared Harris swept a stacked field of Arizona NACS contenders—including andrew kohtz and Mark Pearson—in an eight-round Pace Match Play crucible.
How Ben Clement Conquered the Tucson Timed Match Play
Tournament recap and final standings from the June 2026 Tucson Timed Match Play at Hotrods Old Vail, where top-ranked Ben Clement secured his 18th career victory.
Young Pinball Wizards Face Off at Starfighters Arcade in Mesa
Thirty young pinball players battled it out at the Starfighters Kids Monthly tournament in Mesa, Arizona. Read how Aaron H. dominated the arcade floor across both classic and modern machines to take home the championship title!
Mesa Pinball: Stoltenberg Sweeps Atomic Age Modern Match Play
After a modest opening round, Chris Stoltenberg simply refused to lose again. Inside Mesa's Atomic Age Modern, he put on an unstoppable five-game flipper clinic to run away with the match play crown.
Total Nuclear Endurance: Donelle Sauby Claims Pinball Victory
Experience the grueling 83-minute finals standoff at the Belles & Chimes Madison pinball tournament. Read how Donelle Sauby outlasted top-seed Tiffany Han on Total Nuclear Annihilation to claim the championship title in a tight 12-player field
Breakthrough at the Bat: Noah Anderson Captures First Tournament Victory
Noah Anderson captured their first career tournament victory, navigating a stacked 87-player field at the Electric Bat Tuesday Night League to claim the crown with a historic four-machine sweep.
