We just returned from an amazing weekend in Townsville, competing in the IFPA Australian Championship Series (ACS) – the premier and toughest pinball competition in the country! It was an incredible experience going up against Australia's best players, and we couldn't be prouder of our team.
All the machines were set brutally tough—tilts were tight, ball saves were nearly non-existent, posts were widened, and rubbers were removed. It was a true test of skill, and we're stoked with how our players performed under the pressure. 🔥
🎂 A special mention to Wes, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday while we were there! Of course, we got him cake. 🎉🎈 We hope you enjoyed spending your birthday competing for GCs—what better way to celebrate! Happy Birthday, Wes!
🍕 Thursday Night – Pizza + Pinball Strikes Comp
119 players competed, and Josh had a solid run, finishing in 25th place.
🎯 Friday – Level 1 Championships
118 competitors battled it out, with Wes finishing highest among our crew in 51st place, followed by Josh in 70th and Pat in 81st.
🏆 ACS Main Event – Invitational
This invitation-only tournament featured the top 64 ranked players in Australia. In qualifying, Josh put on an incredible performance, finishing 11th. Pat placed 55th, Wes came in 58th, and Tom finished 60th. Josh made it through to the playoffs, where he ended up in 17th place overall.
👑 Women's Championship Invitational
Lily represented TAPP in this elite 16-player event, fighting hard for a fantastic 12th-place finish! 💪
🍻 Sunday Sesh Side Comp
104 players competed in the final event of the weekend. Josh led the way for TAPP, finishing in an impressive 5th place. The rest were not far behind, with Pat placing 17th, Wes coming 22nd, Tom finishing 24th, and Lily in 88th.
We're incredibly proud of everyone who competed and represented Tasmania so well. For many of our players, this was their first major competition, and they held their own against the best in the country. 💥
A massive thank you to all our supporters back home and those who followed along with the action on the stream. 🎥 Your encouragement and support were felt every step of the way! ❤️
Finally, congratulations to all the winners from the tournament—what an incredible display of skill! We all learned a lot from watching some of the best in the world, and it was a privilege to see it live in action. 👏
Thank you to the IFPA, tournament organisers, and fellow competitors for an unforgettable weekend. We're already looking forward to the next one! 🚀