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Bowen

person9 mentionsFirst seen Jul 22, 2017Last seen Sep 27, 2025

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Bowen is a prominent figure in the competitive pinball community who has worn multiple roles including Pinburgh tournament volunteer coordinator/organizer, professional pinball player, rules designer (Rick and Morty pinball), and tutorial content creator. Known for expertise in pinball mechanics, competitive skill development, and emotional management in tournament play, Bowen has been referenced as both a mentor figure and exemplar of high-level competitive pinball ability across multiple podcast episodes from 2017-2025.

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  • achievementCreated tutorial for Popeye Saves the Earth pinballhighfrom 2023
  • attributeElite competitive pinball player with strong emotional controlhigh
  • attributeSensitive to flipper feel mechanics in pinballmedium
  • roleRules designer on Rick and Morty pinballhigh
  • roleMentor figure for skill development and tournament coachingmedium
  • rolePinball tutorial creatorhighfrom 2019
  • rolePinburgh tournament volunteer coordinator

Claims (4)

  • opinionhigh

    Playing too fast on slow games like Freefall results in inaccurate shots

    Source: Bowen (25th place competitor)INDISC 2019 - Classics II Playoffs - Semifinals
  • factualmedium

    Bowen beat Reactor 9 on the whitewood for the first time

    Source: Crystal Gemnick eyewitness reportEpisode 87 – Spectrum Sucks
  • opinionmedium

    Pinball skill improves when players explain their shots and technique during gameplay due to different brain engagement

    Source: BowenPrepping for Wed's 24-hour stream 08/18/15
  • factualmedium

    Bowen Kerins appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Recent Mentions (9)

  • Competitive pinball player/expert contacted by Pop Spinball to create tutorial for Popeye; agreed to find Sweet Pea and wizard mode footage for instructional content

    Episode 10 - Die on this Hill: Popeye Saves the EarthDec 25, 2023
  • Elite competitive pinball player referenced as exemplar of emotional control between balls; cited as aspirational figure for managing competitive anxiety.

    Rachel Ristow and the Anxiety of Competitive Pinball - Episode 72Sep 27, 2025
  • Pinburgh tournament organizer; coordinated EM game selection (Algar, High Hand, Doodlebug) for tournament banks

    Episode 59: Keith Elwin, new guy at SternJul 22, 2017
  • Professional pinball player referenced as mentor figure for skill development and tournament coaching

    Ep 12: Keith Elwin!Jul 1, 2019
  • Rules designer on Rick and Morty pinball; recognized for design competence

    The Rise and Fall of Pinball? Pinball’s Crazy Rollercoaster Continues | Stern | Spooky & MoreSep 4, 2025
  • Pinburgh volunteer coordinator; described as 'superhero' by Neil for tournament organization

    Episode 83 – Neil McRae’s Bright Pinball Future

Contradictions

  • Existing: Bowen is a professional pinball player and competitive player/expert (mentions 2, 5, 7, 8)vsConflicting: Mention 3 identifies Bowen as 'Alice Cooper code developer' discussed at Pinburg with Martin
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Bowen served as Pinburgh tournament coordinator/organizer (mentions 0, 6)vsConflicting: Mention 1 describes Joe meeting Bowen at a tournament as a tutorial creator, with no mention of organizational role
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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high
from 2017
  • roleCode developer for Alice Cooper pinball machinehighfrom 2018
  • statusProfessional pinball playerhigh
  • Source: Jack Danger
    Day 4 of our week-long FISH TALES adventure!
    Mar 11, 2019
  • Professional pinball player referenced for sensitivity to flipper feel mechanics

    Dirty Pool Podcast Ep05 – Maker of Mischief: David Van Es from Barrels of FunMay 27, 2025
  • Tutorial creator, Joe met at tournament, learned by watching and asking questions

    Episode 89 – Hobbits, Leprechauns and Zombies oh my!!Apr 22, 2019
  • Alice Cooper code developer; discussed with Martin at Pinburg

    Episode 54 – 70% Skill. 20% Luck. 10% H2H shirtJul 30, 2018