Circuits were frying and flippers were flying at Atomic Age Modern’s Silverball Sunday! Dive into my full recap to see how veteran Henry Hanshaw survived a sudden-death *Nine Ball* shootout to claim the championship, overcoming massive upsets and a Cinderella run by John Magyar. *I can speak, and I say it is a match you won’t want to miss!*
Continue readingBranden Martin Extends Podium Streak with Victory at Space City
Catch the full recap of the Space City Super Saturday Series #5 at The Game Preserve arcade! Branden Martin TX extends his podium streak in a fierce Texas NACS tournament, featuring a special 50th-anniversary spotlight on Williams’ Space Odyssey.
Continue readingHow Dawnda Durbin Won the Next Level Pinball Title
Tournament Recap: In a grueling test of endurance at the Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum, Dawnda Durbin weathered early upsets to capture the championship in a dramatic Alien Poker finale. Read the full breakdown of the 19-player field, round-by-round highlights, classic upsets, and how Durbin surged past top seed Joe Patridge to claim the crown.
Continue readingMartin and Werth Storm the Podium in Malvern
A deep field of Pennsylvania’s finest flippers descended on Malvern’s Pinball Gallery for an intense Max Match Play showdown. Relive the action from an evening defined by massive upsets, strategic mastery on classic tables, and an incredible parallel run that crowned Zac Martin and Don Werth as tournament co-champions.
Continue readingJim Smith Survives The Amazing Race at Silverball Sunday
Jim Smith captures the crown at Atomic Age Modern’s Silverball Sunday after an unbelievable sudden-death upset against top-ranked Mark Pearson on Flight 2000. From Jason Barre’s flawless qualifying sweep to the dramatic Nine Ball title decider, read the full recap of how a tight field shook up the Arizona standings.
Continue readingUndefeated 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.
Continue readingPapesh 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.
Continue readingA 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.
Continue readingKelsey 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.
Continue readingPinney 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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