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Trent Augustine

personactive29 mentionsFirst seen Feb 18, 2007Last seen Dec 1, 2025

Profile

Trent Augustine is a highly accomplished professional pinball player from Ostrander, Ohio, with a competitive career spanning from 1992 to at least 2023. He achieved peak WPPR rankings between 2nd-5th in the world during 2007, and maintained top-15 status on the Stern Pro Circuit as of 2020. Beyond competitive play, Augustine transitioned into game design and animation work, serving as a key lighting and animation designer for the Winchester Mystery House pinball machine, collaborating with Eric Priepke on LED effects and graphic enhancements.

Aliases

Trent

Relationships

  • designedWinchester Mystery HouseAnimation assets designer and lighting designer for Winchester Mystery House pinball machinemedium
  • affiliated_withEric PriepkeCollaborator on Winchester Mystery House lighting effects; created animations that Eric converts to LED commandsmedium

Facts

  • achievementWon Akron pinball tournamenthighfrom 2007
  • achievementEnhanced spider web graphic design for Winchester Mystery House Pepper's Ghost effecthighfrom 2025
  • achievementCompeted in 1993 Ohio Masters tournamenthighfrom 1993
  • attributeCompetitive pinball player since 1992highfrom 1992
  • locationFrom Ostrander, Ohiohigh
  • roleProvides Play of the Week segment on pinball strategyhighfrom 2007

Claims (11)

  • factualhigh

    Trent Augustine has played in hundreds of pinball tournaments around the United States since 1992.

    Source: Player interview segment2020 Stern Pro Circuit Championship Game 3
  • opinionhigh

    Trent Augustine's elimination was caused by bad drops and lack of execution, not game design or luck.

    Source: Post-game interview2020 Stern Pro Circuit Championship Game 3
  • opinionmedium

    Trent Augustine had weaknesses in classic pinball games compared to modern DMD games

    Source: SDTM Host commentary based on prior tournament experienceSDTM Competitive Pinball: 2019 Cincinnati Strikes Tournament & Women's Tournament
  • factualmedium

    Stern amusement industry experienced strong growth across all games in 2018 and early 2019

Recent Mentions (29)

  • Very good pinball player; competed against Bruce in round five

    Episode 115 – Waitlist JackpotNov 6, 2018
  • A-division tournament winner from previous year; noted as excellent Stern/DMD player with potential weakness in classic games

    SDTM Competitive Pinball: 2019 Cincinnati Strikes Tournament & Women's TournamentNov 26, 2019
  • Tournament player; won Main Street Mayhem Tournament in Indiana

    Episode 11 – Gettin’ Floaty With ItSep 22, 2016
  • Competitive pinball player; played in Papa 20 finals group with Escher; known for Jungle Queen strategy

    Episode 63 – It’s More Fun to CompeteOct 5, 2017
  • Won 24-hour Final Battle tournament with 762 Papa Circuit points; leads competitive Papa Circuit standings

    Episode 68 – Working For The WeekendNov 9, 2017
  • Winner of Louisville Arcade Expo tournament on Wolverine machine

    Episode 34 – The Die Has Been CastMar 9, 2017
  • 2017 IFPA Player of the Year; top competitive pinball player expected to attend NYC Pinball Championships

Contradictions

  • Existing: Ranked 5th in world (mention 12)vsConflicting: Ranked 4th in world (mention 6); Ranked 2nd in world (mention 8, 10); Ranked 3rd in world (mention 11)
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Ranked #2 in world (mention 10, 2007-04-29)vsConflicting: Ranked #3 in world (mention 11, 2007-06-30)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Ranked #4 in world (mention 6, 2007-03-18)vsConflicting: Ranked #2 in world (mention 10, 2007-04-29)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Ranked #15 on Stern Pro Circuit in 2020 (mention 0)vsConflicting: Ranked #5 in world in February 2007 (mention 12); Ranked 2nd in world in April 2007 (mention 10)

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role
Animation assets designer for Winchester Mystery House pinball machine
high
from 2025
  • roleLighting designer for Winchester Mystery House pinball machinehighfrom 2025
  • roleCreated After Effects animations for Winchester Mystery House lighting effectshighfrom 2025
  • roleHosts/promotes New England Championships in Mainehighfrom 2007
  • statusRanked 5th in world for pinballhighfrom 2007-02 until 2007-02
  • statusRanked 2nd in world for pinballhighfrom 2007-04 until 2007-04
  • statusRanked 4th in world for pinballhighfrom 2007-03 until 2007-03
  • statusRanked #15 on Stern Pro Circuithighfrom 2020
  • statusRanked 3rd in world for pinball (WPPR standings)highfrom 2007-06 until 2007-06
  • Source: Direct statement during interviewEpisode 185: 2019 Stern Pro Circuit recap
  • factualhigh

    Trent Augustine, ranked approximately 7th in world pinball competition, encouraged Scott to commercialize PIN Stadium

    Source: ScottPin Stadium - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball News
  • factualmedium

    Trent Augustine is a competitive player who frequently selects Baratheon house

    Source: Chuck WardSDTM: Ultimate Game of Thrones Pinball Tutorial Part 4
  • factualhigh

    Trent Augustine was ranked #2 in the world as of April (episode air date unclear but likely April/May timeframe)

    Source: Host and Trent Augustine confirmationTOPCast 31: Tech show
  • factualhigh

    Mars God of War backbox design makes it impossible to safely open the backbox without risking the backglass breaking immediately

    Source: TOPCast episode, gameplay tips segmentTOPCast 26: Tech show
  • factualmedium

    Trent Augustine is ranked number five in the world among competitive professional pinball players

    Source: Host introduction to Play of the Week segmentTOPCast 7: Tech show
  • factualhigh

    The 'dirty pool' technique originated with Addams Family and involves locking a ball in the bookcase while it's closed.

    Source: Trent's Play of the Week segmentTOPCast 5: Tech show
  • factualhigh

    Trent Augustine is currently ranked 5th in the world for pinball players.

    Source: Trent's Play of the Week introductionTOPCast 5: Tech show
  • Episode 72 – PhoenixJan 4, 2018
  • Competitive pinball player; recommended Pinball Asylum to Josh Sharp as venue for World Championship; visited Fort Myers around 2017-2018

    #51 - The Pinball Asylum - The Classic Pinball PodcastMar 16, 2021
  • Pinball vendor bringing machines to Pin Brew

    Ep 56: Pinbrew with Keith CampanelliMar 15, 2021
  • Tournament player mentioned in anecdote about playing Spectrum machine at Texas show for ~45 minutes

    Episode 1 – Hello World!!Jul 14, 2016
  • Competitive pinball player mentioned by Chuck Ward as a Baratheon house specialist

    SDTM: Ultimate Game of Thrones Pinball Tutorial Part 4Jan 4, 2018
  • Owner of Tilt Amusements pinball distributor; ranked approximately 7th in world pinball competition; early influential advocate who encouraged commercialization of PIN Stadium

    Pin Stadium - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball NewsOct 21, 2018
  • Elite player; number one seed in 2018 circuit; operator at Tilt Amusements discussing strong game sales

    Episode 185: 2019 Stern Pro Circuit recapMar 15, 2019
  • Expected to bring Stern pinball games for IFPA 17 World Championship selection

    Episode 300: Mr. 300!Mar 16, 2021
  • Competitive player whose high-volume tournament attendance prompted IFPA to institute the card system limiting top 20 results to prevent pure-volume dominance.

    Episode 351: Brian Shepherd, the IFPA Man Behind The CurtainNov 17, 2022
  • Ranked #5 world competitive pinball player; provides weekly Play of the Week segment analyzing classic EM games

    TOPCast 7: Tech showFeb 24, 2007
  • Ranked 5th in world for pinball players, provides competitive play tips on dirty pool techniques

    TOPCast 5: Tech showFeb 18, 2007
  • World pinball player ranked 3rd in WPPR standings; Play of the Week contributor; participates in European Championships; hosts/promotes New England Championships in Maine

    TOPCast 41: Tech showJun 30, 2007
  • Competitive pinball player ranked #2 in world as of April; competing at Rocky Mountain Showdown, placed #5 on Family Guy tournament leaderboard; won draw-your-partner tournament with Rover

    TOPCast 31: Tech showApr 29, 2007
  • American pinball player, Dutch Pinball champion mentioned by Jonathan

    TOPCast 27: Jonathan JoostenApr 15, 2007
  • Second place professional pinball player providing play-of-the-week segment on Mars God of War

    TOPCast 26: Tech showApr 15, 2007
  • Fourth-ranked pinball player in world at time of recording; competing at Texas Pinball Festival; recently won Akron tournament; pursuing second place ranking behind Keith Elwin

    TOPCast 19: Tech showMar 25, 2007
  • Professional pinball player ranked 4th in world (moved from 5th); provides gameplay tips and strategy analysis for Black Rose game

    TOPCast 16: Tech showMar 18, 2007
  • Lighting designer; credited alongside Eric as key contributor to Winchester's 'captivating' lighting work

    Inside the Winchester Mystery House Pinball Machine | Barrels of Fun x DirtyPool PinballOct 14, 2025
  • Enhanced spider web graphic design for Pepper's Ghost effect

    Winchester Mystery House Pinball with Karl DeAngeloOct 30, 2025
  • Founder of Tilt venue; played in same 1993 Ohio Masters as Shannon, also his first tournament

    EP07 Shannon StaffordDec 1, 2025
  • Animation assets designer for Winchester Mystery House

    Exploring the Winchester Mystery House – A Haunted Pinball Machine from Barrels of FunOct 13, 2025
  • Collaborator on Winchester lighting effects; created animations in After Effects that Eric converts to LED commands

    Meet The Team... Eric Priepke - Winchester Mystery House - Software Engineering & ProgrammingOct 30, 2025
  • Player 1, ranked #15 on Stern Pro Circuit, from Ostrander Ohio, long-time competitive player since 1992

    2020 Stern Pro Circuit Championship Game 3Jun 19, 2023
  • Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Ranked #5 in world (mention 12, 2007-02-18)vsConflicting: Ranked #4 in world (mention 6, 2007-03-18)
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026