Welcome to the most fun on a Thursday night you can have!
If heaven had flippers, it would look a whole lot like Dave V’s basement.
Week 7 of the Dayton Underground Pinball League turned into a glorious fever dream of lights, sounds, and intense button-mashing glory as players battled across Dave’s god-tier lineup of pins. From Scooby-Doo to Led Zeppelin, from Weird Al to The Big Lebowski, the games were hot, the competition was hotter, and the AC was... doing its best.
A huge shout-out to Dave V. — the legend, the curator, the wizard of woodrails and wizard modes — for opening his home to us once again. It’s always an honor, and honestly, we don’t know how you part with that many working flipper buttons in one room. You're a gem.
Tom lit up Led Zeppelin like it was the stairway to scoreboard heaven with 44 million.
On Star Wars, he outdueled Amy’s half-billion with a modest but mighty 438 million.
William had a rough night by his standards, peaking on Star Wars but getting Scooby-snacked for last.
Tony B? Quiet but deadly, sneaking points like a pinball ninja. 🥷
Current Standings:
Tom B still wears the crown 👑 at 95 points
William B and Amy J are neck-and-neck, each looking ready to pounce
Vern S and Brian S were the dynamic duo of the night, each putting up big points on the likes of Elvira, Kong, and Deadpool.
Zach S had sparks but couldn’t find a rhythm.
Chris L gave us drama on Deadpool, punching through the chaos to snag 3rd in the group.
After a slow start, David went nuclear on Iron Maiden with a beastly 252 million, outscoring the group by a full concert tour.
Jason J kept it steady with 13 points and some clever flips.
Dan S and Matt J battled for mid-tier bragging rights.
Andrew “Muffins” S came in fresh from the oven and torched Avatar for nearly 100 million.
Whitney T showed up on Looney Tunes like she directed the cartoon herself with 56 million.
Mitch R and Tom L went back and forth in a close contest of classic skill vs. calculated chaos.
Brittany P and Rebecca R traded punches all night — Rebecca edged her out on Lebowski, but Brittany had the last laugh on Venom and Pulp Fiction.
Kayce S quietly collected 12 points with solid showings across the board.
Brendon T clocked in with 8 points and a couple of movie quote-worthy moments.
Shannon F roared to life with 78 million on Jurassic Park and walked away with 13 points.
Nick L was right there with her, including a bombshell 45 million on AIQ.
Glenn L held steady like a pinball monk: silent, focused, and dangerous.
Luke B’s 111 million on Jurassic Park might’ve come with a T-Rex roar and a mic drop.
Sheena B and Theresa R were right on his heels, trading shots all night on Venom, Deadpool, and Looney Tunes.
Greg T (Played by Josh Simala) popped off on Weird Al (12 million!) and Foo Fighters (40 million!), reminding everyone that underdogs bite hardest.
Aaron K dropped a beastly 113 million on GOTG, but couldn’t quite seal the group win.
Bob E kept pace with consistent finishes, staying in the fight.
With only one regular week left, the standings are tighter than a tilt bob on a shaker table. Every ball matters now. Don't tilt your chances. Don’t drain your dreams. Next week — it's WAR. 💥
But for now, let’s raise a glass (and a flipper) to Dave V, who continues to be the MVP behind the scenes. Thanks for the hospitality, the laughs, and the immaculate game lineup.
See y’all next week… if your buttons survive until then.