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Pinney Claims Victory at Electric Bat Season Opener

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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.

Prehistoric Clashes and Shifting Rivalries in Phoenix

Jim Smith captures first place in a deeply competitive, 21-player field at the North Mountain Brewing League 2.6. Read the full recap for shifting rivalries, grueling group match play action, and a massive four-way tie for third place in Phoenix.

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Hanshaw Triumphs in Elimination Crucible at Silverball Sunday

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!*

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Jim 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.

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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.

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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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Greg 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.

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