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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
Locals knew every tilt, bumper, and nudge at Level 1 Mesa — but that didn’t stop the Washington invasion.
Peter Schatzer went 4-for-4, Ryan Slanicka right behind.
The desert met the rain, and the rain won.
Fort Collins league opener = upset city! Jered Prostrollo, just 9 career events, walks away the champ at Pinball Jones. 🏆
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