Why I Retired From Competitive Pinball Tournaments
blog post courtesy of Tim Sexton
In summer 2023, I made the decision to retire from all competitive pinball tournaments. I did so because I had reached a conclusion: pinball tournaments were bad, and they were going to get worse.
In this video I take a look at everything wrong with pinball tournaments with examples and outlook on the current and future state of pinball tournament events. There are many issues in pinball tournaments today, especially match play tournaments which run for way too long.
Click HERE to watch the video.
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I haven’t watched the video yet, but just on the concept that they are way too long, I am with you brother!
Watched the video and I am more confused. I agree on the long hours of standing and food, but your video was kinda incoherent. Sorry brother. Also, I don’t think the $1 has hurt the overall experience of tournaments. Especially since only 25 or so players have a chance at that cash per state. I think CA where you have the second or third most tournaments, top 24 was split 6K? No one cares. It’s really just to have a little skin in the game. The food for the weekend isn’t even covered,🤷♂️.