The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Special Report
The Super Awesome Pinball Show
36 min
Summary
Replay Foundation shuts down ReplayFX and Pinburg; IFPA leaders discuss impact and future of competitive pinball.
The Super Awesome Pinball Show hosts a special report on the November 18, 2020 shutdown of the Replay Foundation, which ended ReplayFX, Pinburg (the largest pinball tournament in history), and all PAPA competitive events due to COVID-19 financial strain. Hosts interview Josh Sharpe (IFPA president, son of PAPA co-founder Roger Sharpe) and Zach Sharpe (IFPA vice president, Stern director of marketing) about the collapse, its impact on competitive pinball, and prospects for recovery.
Join pinball artist Christopher Franchi, "Dr Pin" Christian Line, and Josh and Zach Sharpe, the President and Vice President of IFPA, as they discuss what happened and the events leading up to the demise of PAPA/RePlay FX/Pinburgh. Also find out if there's light at the end of the tunnel, in this special bonus episode.
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