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.
Continue readingHanshaw 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!*
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 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!
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 readingThe Desert Gets Raided — Washington Sweeps Mesa
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.
North Mountain Pinball Finals Results – Phoenix AZ
From Godzilla’s fury to Kong’s chaos, Phoenix’s September pinball finals delivered big moments.
Find out how Horton, Magyar, and Jonson stacked up at North Mountain Brewing.
From Addams Family to King Kong: Mesa Pinball Night
Level 1 Mesa’s Monday night pinball tournament was fast, fiery, and full of surprises. From an upset on Creature from the Black Lagoon to Shawn Barnett’s steady win, catch up on all the action
Continue readingSurprise, AZ Pinball Sept 2025 – Player One Arcade Side Event
32 players. 14 machines. 1 desert arcade with murals in the bathrooms. Side tournament? More like main energy. A new champ crowned, rivalries renewed, and fresh Sterns put to the test in Arizona
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