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.
Continue readingStoddard Survives the Gauntlet: Intimacy and Intensity at OC Belles & Chimes
A jarring early upset sets the stage for a high-stakes, nine-player brawl at the OC Belles & Chimes tournament in Anaheim.
Continue readingBruce 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.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingAny 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.
Continue reading1st Sundays Brings Top Colorado Talent to the Flippers
A deep 36-player field packed with Colorado’s top talent descended on The 1up Arcade Bar – Colfax for a brutal 5-hour tournament gauntlet. From shocking early-round upsets on Pokémon (Pro) to a grueling 40-minute war of attrition on JAWS (Premium), the night was defined by relentless bracket drama. Read our full tournament recap to see how Ryan Altermatt executed an offensive masterclass—sweeping five separate arenas—to outlast the state’s best and claim the top spot on the podium.
Continue readingGreg Mohs Wins Jarcade Final Flip at Atomic Age Modern
Greg Mohs defended his top-3 tournament streak with a flawless arena sweep at Jardcade – The Final Flip. Discover how he conquered a 50-player field at Mesa’s Atomic Age Modern, alongside thrilling upsets from local challengers and rising stars making their mark on the Arizona pinball scene.
Continue readingMowbray Dominates the 40-Player Field at Sparks Pinball Museum
Unstoppable Streak: Stephen Mowbray captures first place at Sparks Pinball Museum’s 40-player Pokémon launch event, winning 9 consecutive games and sweeping 9 out of 10 arenas to conquer an elite regional field.
Continue readingDominance at MINIBOSS: Dustin Goldbarg Conquers the Field
IFPA #26 Dustin Goldbarg walked into MINIBOSS with a staggering 128x ranking advantage over the rest of the field. Read how the heavy favorite navigated early upsets, fierce rivalries, and surging challengers to claim the ultimate victory at Tuesday night’s ‘MINIBOSS: MULTIBALL finds a way’ pinball tournament.
Continue readingOC Belles & Chimes Showcase Women’s Pinball in Anaheim
From Godzilla to King Kong to Dune, the lineup was 🔥
OC Belles & Chimes took over Captain’s Arcade Showroom for a fast-paced night of competitive pinball—congrats to winner Cecilia Clarizio!
Full results + machine highlights in our latest article.










