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Thursday Night League Recap – 9/11/25 Week 4 (Level Up Pinball Bar)

If you thought the games would be chill at Level Up Pinball Bar this week, think again—because the machines were ruthless, the scores were swinging, and poor Tom B found himself in the middle of a bad pinball soap opera.

Group 1: Jaws takes a bite, Deadpool takes no prisoners

Derek H opened the night like Quint himself, harpooning the shark on Jaws Premium with a monster 288M. Tom B at least stayed afloat with 108M, but Diane and William were chum in the water.

But when the crew moved to Deadpool, it was William’s time to shine—pulling out a superhero-sized 1.2 BILLION while Tom face-planted with a meager 31M. Somewhere, Deadpool was breaking the fourth wall and roasting him harder than I ever could.

By the time they reached Elvira, William was still in party mode with 196M, Derek followed with a spooky 57M, and Diane hovered at 18M. Tom? Well… Elvira kicked him back to the couch with 5M. Ouch.

Avengers wasn’t much kinder. Derek smashed the multiball for 48M, Diane topped the charts with 120M, and Tom limped in with 39M—not the kind of heroics Iron Man had in mind.

Result: Derek and Diane now sit tied for first overall (56 pts), William is nipping at their heels with 55 pts, and Tom sits at 50 pts, licking his wounds.

Tom B Takeaway: Sometimes you’re the wizard, sometimes you’re the drain monster. Tonight, Tom was definitely the drain monster.

Group 2: Tony Brings the Thunder

Over on Black Knight, Tony B went medieval with 105M, while Brittany, Chris, and Whitney fought over the scraps. He kept the streak alive on Cactus Canyon and 007, showing everyone he’s not just a one-trick pony but maybe Bond’s secret twin. Chris answered back big on You Only Live Twice (315M) and Foo Fighters (75M), making sure Tony didn’t run away with the night.

Standings shuffle left Tony (50), Chris (51), Whitney (46), and Brittany (45) all bunched in the middle—like rush-hour traffic with tilt warnings.

Other Highlights

• Dan S vs Glenn L: Glenn nearly slimed the Ghostbusters crew with 104M, but Dan dropped the nuke with 117M and later showed grit on Iron Maiden.
  
  

• Zach S looked sharp on Jurassic Park (301M) and stayed steady all night, keeping him in striking distance mid-pack.
  
  

• Theresa R was absolutely dialed in, dominating with 138M on Star Wars and 113M on Game of Thrones, moving her to 39 points and charging up the standings.
  
  

• Matt J reminded everyone he’s not to be overlooked, slamming 133M on Walking Dead to earn 18 points—a serious push upward.
  
  

Final Word

Level Up Pinball Bar was alive with energy, drains, tilts, and cheers—but no storyline was juicier than Tom B’s tragic fall from grace. While Derek, Diane, and William jostled for leaderboard supremacy, Tom was out there donating quarters to the cause.

Quote of the Night (unofficial):
“At least my ball saves worked… for everyone else.” – Probably Tom B

Next week, redemption’s on the line. Can Tom bounce back, or will he be remembered as this season’s cautionary tale? Stay tuned.