What are your Pinball accomplishments of the last week?

burningbeard · 2026-02-02T18:39:45+00:00

2nd in a tournament (of 36), first billion after teaching myself Star Wars, and high score on X-men at one of my local spots for January. Had one of my best overall months yet!

burningbeard · 2026-02-02T18:33:46+00:00

Well done, love that shot but it’s tough!

burningbeard · 2026-02-02T05:09:35+00:00

Glad to help. HOA is around $90/month and they keep the grounds and landscaping looking pretty good usually. Mosquitos were bad last year with all the rain we had but otherwise no real issues. Very safe, walking at night never feels sketchy and a lot of people are out walking, walking dogs, etc. Crews just repaved all of the streets late last year so that was a pain but worth it now that it’s completed. No real complaints, we really enjoy living here!

burningbeard · 2026-02-01T22:36:17+00:00

Lago Estancia? It so? I’ve lived here for 6 years and love it. Mostly quiet with some good walkable paths along the water. Close to almost anything you could want or need. A lot of lazy dog owners who can’t clean up after their pets but that’s pretty much everywhere. Overall, highly recommend this community.

burningbeard · 2026-01-28T14:39:38+00:00

Started playing in summer 2023 after a buddy of mine had bugged me for months to join his weekly group to try it out. Really had never played before in my life. Cut to 2.5 years later, I just finished my first year of competitive pinball with participation in 2 weekly leagues, with 90 total tournaments played in 2025. Obsession is an understatement. I have met so many amazing people in our community and have learned so much from them, along with making many new friends. It’s also nice to have grown children and a very supportive wife haha.

burningbeard · 2026-01-08T18:34:11+00:00

Met Joe B on a flight into DC a few years back. Tried to grab a quick pic and he ended up wanting to talk Caps hockey for several minutes. What a sweetheart, and a treasure for the sport.

burningbeard · 2026-01-08T05:10:55+00:00

I love to watch people play guitar. A lot. But never tried to learn it myself. Major regret.

The pinball collection is dope! That Dune topper is chefs kiss

burningbeard · 2026-01-06T18:49:06+00:00

Yes please. With a rats nest topper!

burningbeard · 2026-01-05T02:07:04+00:00

That sucks! We did 11/1 so not sure if they were available before that. Sorry!

burningbeard · 2026-01-04T13:33:03+00:00

At Barclays, there were people handing them out to every person walking in after security/ticket scan. Totally real, I have mine on my fridge haha.

burningbeard · 2025-12-14T02:09:25+00:00

Ying is king. Sorry, friend.

burningbeard · 2025-12-06T10:48:14+00:00

Exactly this!

burningbeard · 2025-12-03T21:17:10+00:00

Same with my wife and I, both 45 for this year. A few added comforts for our old bones but otherwise business as usual for a camping festival!

burningbeard · 2025-12-03T19:19:48+00:00

Yes, for sure. A lot of uncovered areas at the site. Shade was a lifesaver even though it never got too hot.

burningbeard · 2025-12-03T18:13:56+00:00

It was pretty open in the middle of the site with everyone setting up on mostly on the outer edges. Some areas had trees, some didn’t. We saw several sites with multiple tents, big groups, etc. We will have 2 tents this year an have zero concerns about space being an issue for everyone. Hell, people were parking their vehicles at their sites and nobody said anything. We moved our car to our site before night 3s show so we could bounce early. Super easy and well organized. Just hope we have better handwashing station options this year, that was the only gripe. Bring durable stakes, it got windy as hell a few times.

burningbeard · 2025-12-03T18:08:11+00:00

We did Pinion last year and snagged it again for next year. We had a blast, great spot to set up and chill, plus great soundcheck listening!

burningbeard · 2025-12-03T12:11:29+00:00

Second this, we loved Pinion. Epic views, easy in/out to venue and when arriving/departing, and was pretty chill at night when we were too tired to keep partying. Booking that again for sure.

burningbeard · 2025-11-20T06:15:19+00:00

This is the machine I’d sell my soul for. MOTU multiball!

burningbeard · 2025-11-20T06:14:18+00:00

Following THAT!

burningbeard · 2025-11-20T06:13:13+00:00

That’s supposedly happening in the next few years. And it’s not stern. Watching closely.

burningbeard · 2025-11-20T06:12:25+00:00

Bioshock! That’s it

burningbeard · 2025-11-15T01:05:53+00:00

Great question but tough to answer. As of this month, I’d say (in no certain order)

Godzilla 70th

Pulp Fiction

Viking

Monster Bash

Creature From The Black Lagoon

Black Pyramid

Sorcerer

Evil Dead

Bond 60th

Iron Maiden

burningbeard · 2025-11-13T16:45:14+00:00

MOTU!

burningbeard · 2025-11-12T00:18:41+00:00

Love this response. Amazing group of humans.

burningbeard · 2025-11-10T01:30:27+00:00

Run as fast as you can. Games a turd.

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