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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The recent WPPR changes over in IFPA-land continue to demonstrate why it's a bad idea to have 2/3 of your staff also be in the pros. (Open and/or Women) I'll just stick to PRPA and helping out Steel Valley Pinball's stream... I'm better at streaming design and commentary anyway. 🙂

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I have to admit that there aren't many places beyond YouTube where you can hear a polka version of Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini. WRUW, the radio station of Case Western Reserve University, is one of those places...

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Wow... I just realized that nearly half of the year is gone and I've only played in four pinball tournaments and leagues all year. (Last year I played in 21) ... I wonder why that is...

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

LRT: Did another YoY, state by state comparison, this time from 1/1 to 3/31, so most of the 45-day window for submissions has past. The YoY worldwide is (-4.6%). In the US, the loss is (-8.6%), but worldwide, it's +11.3%. See alt text for key. Observations in the thread.

YoY, state-by-state increase or decrease of IFPA tournament count from 1/1 to 3/31.
Dark Green: +40% or greater
Mid-Green: +20% to +39.9%
Light Green: +5% to +19.9%
White = +/- 5%
Light Red: -5% to -19.9%
Mid-Red: -20% to -39.9%
Dark Red: -40% or greater

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arborelia @arborelia.net · 08/05/2026

It's been six months since a trans woman was ejected from a bathroom at a pinball tournament. It's been six months of bullshit, inaction, and blaming trans people for the problems they suffer. I've written an updated post about it. posts.arborelia.net/six-months-a...

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Six Months After OBX

The IFPA has taken no responsibility for their trans-exclusionary pinball tournament, and thinks we should shut up about it.

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Achievement unlocked: Getting DQed for playing out of turn in a pinball tournament

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Princess Flannel @flannel.live · 04/02/2026

Can the IFPA PLEASE STOP MAKING TERRIBLE CHOICES.

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We now have two months of impact of the IFPA's decision... from 11/20 to 1/19, the YOY is (-13.9%) worldwide. In the US, it's (-14.8%), but even internationally, that loss is (-10.6%). Here is a state by state map. See alt text for key. Observations in the thread...

% gain or loss YOY between 11/20 and 1/19, 2024-5 to 2025-6.

Deep Green = +30% or more
Mid Green = +10% to +30%
Light Green = 1% to 10% (really, 5%)
White = No change
Light Red = -1% to -10%
Mid Red = -10% to -30%
Deep Red = -30% or more

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The IFPA's stat brag is a prime example of stat manipulation. Let's do some year-over-year from '24 to '25 for a few months, shall we? August: +13.7% September: +14.4% October: +16.1% November: +7.3% December: -8.7% ... huh... I wonder if that correlates with something...

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

This year in pinball was pretty fun. I didn't win any tournaments, but I had a good time regardless. It was great to see many of my pinball buddies win some pretty prestigious tournaments. It also was marked a point of reflection for competitive pinball as a whole. 1/

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Princess Flannel @flannel.live · 27/12/2025

If you're wondering how NC women feel about the IFPA months after OBX, 9 out of 15 players opted out of the IFPA results submission today. I will forever be bitter at Adam for single handedly causing people to lose faith in the organization and Josh for never once having a spine.

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

So the Corning Glass Works still blows whistles during the work day. It sounds like Final Fantasy 6's Phantom Train is passing by...

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Due to their actions... and their 16+ hour, deafening silence since, I hereby demand the resignations of Adam Becker, Josh Sharpe, and Zach Sharpe from the IFPA. If they refuse to step aside, then it's time to consider a breakaway organization. 1/

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

The "first draft" of the Alternate Pinball Ranking System is complete. There are still some things to be addressed like leagues, but let's call this V 0.7 for now. Feedback is always welcome! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Alternate Pinball Ranking System (better name TBD)

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

If the IFPA wants to make a powerful statement, they should give this tournament a 0% TGP rating. Not only did the TD fail in addressing the incident, but most everyone else continued playing as if nothing happened. Therefore, all should be punished.

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

I now have a Pindigo account, gameboyf9, for those who are interested! There's a common Gottlieb phrase: "It's more fun to compete!" For me, recently, it's been more fun playing against myself and trying to get as high of a score as possible and submitting on Pindigo. And I think that that's OK!

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Today's a great day for pinball...

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Here are the last of my college football rankings for the year: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Ohio State only loses 3 positions due to losing to Michigan. Alabama just misses out partially because they just didn't win on the road.

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Pete's 2024 College Football Rankings

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

What if we did what most professional leagues do and not let humans DIRECTLY decide who goes into the College Football Playoff? Well, let's try this system for starters, based on the MPSSAA football scoring system! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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gameboyf9's 2024 College Football Rankings

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

So I watched the first John Wick movie tonight. It was fun, but with a lack of a real plot, it definitely could have been better. I think it was lower than the 86% given on RT. The later John Wicks are apparently better though, so we'll see!

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

What if you were in a world where you could participate in a tournament where you had to alternate between pinball and cribbage?! Well... that world is this world! Introducing World Pincribbage, the greatest hybrid involving pinball ever! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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World Pincribbage (WPC)

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 19/07/2024

I challenge you to do this. Twice. Doesn't matter what game it is, (this is Gran Turismo 4) but please let me know if it happens. Meanwhile, I'm going to go get a lottery ticket... BRB...

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sparkover @sparkover.bsky.social · 25/05/2024

The Hope of Tomorrow is coming back in the third installment!! This will be a two day marathon showing off rhythm games & music! Running on June 28th & 29th, and submissions will be open for a week starting right now! Please spread the word!! forms.gle/eh5KDj8CJqLw...

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The Hop3 of Tomorrow

The Hope of Tomorrow is back, after taking a few years off! There were two successful events held previously, and this year we hope to put on another wonderful show. We will be raising money for True ...

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gameboyf9 @gameboyf9.bsky.social · 27/03/2024

My pinball dreams and fantasies: cohost.org/gameboyf9/po... I'm allow to dream, right? Right?

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