International Flipper Pinball Association!

BALL GOBLINS First Annual Guy Merrill Classic

Event Name
Main Tournament

When
Feb 21, 2025

Location
Glenside, PA, United States

Director
Jason Wissmann

Ranking System
Main

Information
Website

Show Impact

					Change Effect
Pos	Player	Points	Rank	Rating	Rank	Rating	Eff	Pro
1	Cliff Albert	14.33	506	1664.36	506 -> 509	1664.36 -> 1708.85	22.78 -> 23.04
2	Steve Drabik	9.90	1565	1428.52	1565 -> 1511	1428.52 -> 1498.47	17.83 -> 18.28
3	Daniel Brennan	7.71	1861	1464.59	1861 -> 1794	1464.59 -> 1521.1	15.72 -> 16.17
4	Michael Reimer	6.16	2060	1566.26	2060 -> 2040	1566.26 -> 1603.54	14.29 -> 14.48
5	Robbie Orsino	4.97	1961	1687.22	1961 -> 1962	1687.22 -> 1703.65	27.27 -> 27.34
5	Connor Smith	4.97	8006	1465.23	8006 -> 7026	1465.23 -> 1510.25	19.33 -> 21.38
7	Daniel Gilbert	3.33	967	1795.25	967 -> 968	1795.25 -> 1792.05	40.72 -> 40.51
7	Tony Makowski	3.33	1128	1679.61	1128 -> 1133	1679.61 -> 1692.09	18.67 -> 18.7
10	Matt Deibert	1.94	7231	1487.88	7231 -> 6914	1487.88 -> 1516.57	12.91 -> 12.95
10	Stefano Pinti	1.94	1080	1631.19	1080 -> 1082	1631.19 -> 1637.2	15.04 -> 15.03
10	Dickey Scott	1.94	2251	1313.46	2251 -> 2288	1313.46 -> 1374.76	9.03 -> 9.05
10	Jake Polachek	1.94	5591	1417.34	5591 -> 5458	1417.34 -> 1462.09	10.2 -> 10.33
14	Jay Mui	1.15	29275	1119.00	29275 -> 20400	1119.00 -> 1286.71	2.64 -> 4.83
14	Kevin Lubanski	1.15	5665	1643.59	5665 -> 5554	1643.59 -> 1631.18	40.32 -> 35.91
14	Bob Choate	1.15	263	1819.17	263 -> 264	1819.17 -> 1783.25	43.73 -> 43.59
14	Rachel Linson	1.15	24288	918.44	24288 -> 18941	918.44 -> 1079.39	0.87 -> 1.62
17	Brian Smith PA	0.92	5341	1477.33	5341 -> 5328	1477.33 -> 1481.52	13.56 -> 13.33
17	Alex Louderback	0.92	53884	Not Rated	53884 -> 24841	Not Rated -> 1452.68	0 -> 6.42
23	Eric Menzel	0.72	3649	1397.16	3649 -> 3658	1397.16 -> 1392.5	13.08 -> 12.88
23	Brandon Service	0.72	2217	1503.21	2217 -> 2220	1503.21 -> 1477.55	13.99 -> 13.9
23	Austin Snyder	0.72	1524	1516.09		1516.09 -> 1487.82	19.95 -> 19.76
23	Guy Merrill	0.72	4161	1222.65	4161 -> 4168	1222.65 -> 1251.91	4.88 -> 4.88
23	Terri Morton	0.72	2382	1402.58	2382 -> 2387	1402.58 -> 1397.22	10.75 -> 10.7
23	Stephanie Savy	0.72	6696	1271.31	6696 -> 6684	1271.31 -> 1291.04	4.98 -> 4.98
23	Ryan Strobel	0.72	8708	1362.79	8708 -> 8484	1362.79 -> 1364.25	5.95 -> 5.89
23	Brad Ladutko	0.72	1928	1613.25	1928 -> 1931	1613.25 -> 1568.4	21.75 -> 21.49
23	Denise Wolf	0.72	26479	1060.71	26479 -> 21416	1060.71 -> 1158.05	1.86 -> 2.69
23	Tommy Heinick	0.72	7425	1446.30	7425 -> 7355	1446.30 -> 1429.95	13.64 -> 13.06
32	Beck Gusler	0.42	11026	1279.05	11026 -> 10865	1279.05 -> 1261.27	4.45 -> 4.39
32	Jason Wissmann	0.42	6254	1396.54	6254 -> 6530	1396.54 -> 1355.31	12.33 -> 11.75
32	Carly Valenzuela	0.42	13120	1253.87	13120 -> 12754	1253.87 -> 1239.79	3.94 -> 3.86
32	Will Chan	0.42	53884	Not Rated	53884 -> 31860	Not Rated -> 1149.05	0 -> 2.93
32	Sam Fowler	0.42	5307	1486.24	5307 -> 5266	1486.24 -> 1428.4	21.58 -> 20.11
32	Alex Haber	0.42	8517	1367.82	8517 -> 8401	1367.82 -> 1332.13	6.61 -> 6.4
32	Mark Miles	0.42	8154	1247.73	8154 -> 8159	1247.73 -> 1234.8	4.7 -> 4.67
32	Dan Tyler	0.42	9579	1232.75	9579 -> 9451	1232.75 -> 1222.17	3.56 -> 3.53
39	Dennis Gilbert	0.20	3492	1555.48	3492 -> 3500	1555.48 -> 1462.37	13.3 -> 13.17
39	Roger Wolf	0.20	35147	1018.15	35147 -> 30134	1018.15 -> 1001.2	1.85 -> 1.64
39	Brian Service	0.20	3717	1455.29	3717 -> 3723	1455.29 -> 1380.13	9.09 -> 9.01
39	Brendan Merritt	0.20	27578	1139.59	27578 -> 25374	1139.59 -> 1093.34	2.91 -> 2.33
39	Adam Saylor	0.20	8853	1174.36	8853 -> 8871	1174.36 -> 1147.27	4.59 -> 4.45
39	Justin Fabian	0.20	53884	Not Rated	53884 -> 39488	Not Rated -> 1003.2	0 -> 1.4
43	Sue Lubanski	0.07	19675	1248.19	19675 -> 19446	1248.19 -> 1196.93	3.72 -> 3.16
43	Roanne Fernandes	0.07	53884	Not Rated	53884 -> 49945	Not Rated -> 902.35	0 -> 0.49

Highlighted players are not applied to the strength calculations as the player hasn't played in more than 5 tournaments.

Additional Details

Address

115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

Registration Opens
Day of Tournament

Qualifying Format
Max Matchplay Qualifying

Player Limit

No Limit

Registration Fee
Check Tournament Website

Finals Format
Match Play

Overall

It’s time to celebrate a true legend in the Eastern Bloc Pinball Coalition – The Ball Goblins in conjunction with the Glenside Machine Shop are proud to host The First Annual Guy Merrill Classic!

The Ball Goblin Pinball Organization (BGPO) is beyond excited to honor the one and only Guy Merrill with a night of high-octane pinball action, camaraderie, and classic vibes at the Glenside Machine Shop. This isn’t just a tournament – it’s a celebration of style, skill, and a lifetime of pinball excellence.

Expect a night as smoooooooooth as a vintage ride and as crisp as your favorite beverage, filled with fierce competition and good times. This event is all about capturing the essence of Guy Merrill: bold, timeless, and effortlessly cool. Bring your A-game, soak in the atmosphere, and enjoy a night of pinball greatness like no other.

When asked about the event, Goblin King Apple beamed:

“Guy Merrill is a living legend, and it’s only fitting we give him a celebration that’s as iconic as he is. This isn’t just a tournament – it’s an ode to a man who’s done it all and still makes it look easy. Get ready for a night that’ll feel like the perfect blend of vintage cool and pinball madness.”

Get ready to chase glory, enjoy a few surprises, and toast to a night that’s as unforgettable as the man himself!

*** DETAILS ***

PRICE: $20
Proceeds support the BGPO, GMS, IFPA fees, and prize pool.

DATE: February 21, 2025

TIME: 7 PM (Doors open at 5 PM)

WHERE: 115 E Glenside Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

FORMAT: Max Match Play

*** NOTES ***

* There’s a municipal parking lot nearby if the main lot fills up.
* They’ll be drinks at GMS but feel free to BYOB!
* February can be chilly in the shop so dress appropriately, but the atmosphere will be warm with competitive energy and community vibes.
* This is a celebration of excellence, so bring your best game and a spirit for fun!

For more details, visit www.ballgoblins.com.

Step into the spotlight and make history at the Guy Merrill Classic – we’ll see you there!

WPPR Snapshot

Base Value 18.5
Total (before TGP) 22.39
TGP 64%
Event Booster 100%
Tour Value 14.33

Tournament Strength

Ranking Strength 0.43
Ratings Strength 3.46
Average Ranking 15.15
Average Rating 17.11

Player Stats

Player Count 44
Rated Players 37

Player Locations

United States 44

Age Distribution

19-25 3
26-35 4
35-45 4
45-55 2
56-65 3
65-99 1