023 - Launching the HQ
Punk Rock Pinball Podcast
39 min
Summary
Punk Rock Pinball launches HQ with 49-player tournament; discusses community growth and vision for Bloomington pinball scene.
Episode 23 of Punk Rock Pinball Podcast covers the successful launch of their new headquarters (PRPHQ) in Bloomington, Illinois, featuring their first major tournament with 49 players and the addition of multiple machines to their arcade. Hosts discuss the tournament format, community support, upcoming events including rock shows, and their vision for building Bloomington into a pinball hub. They also reference ongoing IFPA drama and preview upcoming episode content including best albums and machines of 2025.
Highlights
- The PRPHQ tournament with 49 players was the largest pinball tournament in Bloomington, Illinois history
- Kevin K. went 8-0 in qualifying rounds at the PRPHQ tournament
- Mark the Knife performed tech support during the tournament while also competing
- The PRPHQ now has 20 games with plans to reach 23 by Tuesday with additional machines coming from Greg Halperin
- Shelly Sharp and Joe Sharp won the Ladies Bells and Chimes Peoria tournament at PRPHQ on Wednesday
- There is controversy and drama currently happening within the IFPA organization
- The hosts believe IFPA tournaments may not serve casual players well and there is community appetite for alternative tournament formats
- Josh won the finals match race at the PRPHQ tournament, but Kevin K. won the Punk Rock Pinball points for finishing 8-0in qualifying
- Menthol's album 'Danger Rock Science' was released in 1995
- The hosts are planning to do best pinball machines of 2025 rankings, uncertain whether Beetlejuice and Evil Dead should count
HQ soft launch tournament in the books! Find out who showed up and who battled for the PRP points:) Let us know what YOU think in the Facebook group, YouTube video, or email us mike(at)livefromtherockroom(dot)com Discover some new music on the PRP playlist! - Find Local Tournaments - Find Amazing Pinball Locations -
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