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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.

Papesh 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.

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Kelsey 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.

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Nick Smith Secures Fourth Consecutive Podium at The Pinball Lounge

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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Stoddard 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.

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Bruce 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.

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The 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.

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Any 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.

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1st 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.

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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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Undefeated Run: Brad Vogus Conquered the Pokémon Launch Amazing Race Finals

Papesh Seals the Upset at Brinstar Pinball Social April ’26

Kelsey Schomberger Captures First Career Title at Pinball Jones

Nick Smith Secures Fourth Consecutive Podium at The Pinball Lounge

Stoddard Survives the Gauntlet: Intimacy and Intensity at OC Belles & Chimes

Bruce Cherry Runs the Gauntlet at Tik Tok’s Fair Strikes

The Crucible at North Mountain: Depth and Disruption in the Desert

Any Given Monday: Chaos and Climbers in Arlington

1st Sundays Brings Top Colorado Talent to the Flippers

Greg Mohs Wins Jarcade Final Flip at Atomic Age Modern

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