District 82 is a premier pinball venue and tournament organization based in Wisconsin (Stevens Point area, near Green Bay) that hosts multiple competitive pinball events throughout the year. Operated by Eric Thorne, it is a Stern Pro Circuit host venue known for excellent machine maintenance standards and hosts significant tournaments including the Great Lakes Open, Pin Masters, North American Championships, and Classics Fair Strikes events. The venue attracts both regional and international competitors, serves as a major source of WPPR ranking points, and features a mix of classic and modern pinball machines in a professional tournament setting with amenities for player well-being.
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District 82 arcade has recently added video games alongside its pinball collection, including older arcade titles and modern racing/shooter games.
District 82 arcade has approximately 70 pinball machines
District 82 in Wisconsin houses approximately 140-150 pinball machines well-maintained by Eric.
Venue operated by Joel; hosted Harry Potter; will stream IFPA World Championship in June 2026
Pinball arcade and tournament venue in Green Bay, Wisconsin; formerly known as Titletown Pinball; hosts competitive strikes tournaments
Local pinball league in Rachel and Tim's area; monthly leagues; hosts tournaments; over 100 unique players in 2021
Pinball arcade in De Pere, Wisconsin that hosted the 2023 North American Pinball Championship
Pinball arcade venue hosting the Great Lakes Pinball Open; known for competitive tournaments
Pinball venue that Don does NOT expect would acquire the mystery BOF machine
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District 82 added video game arcade cabinets in space previously allocated for pinball and streaming
District 82 Saturday Night Classic tournament scheduled for April 13 has 23 players signed up so far out of 95 capacity
District 82 is a major hub for WPPR points and Wisconsin players rank high because of it
Pin Masters tournament has 144 total spots with 100 reserved for general entry
The District 82 super series had over 100 signups with significant out-of-state participation
District 82 has produced multiple top-100 ranked players, some without competing outside the venue
District 82's balanced modern and classic game rotation is critical to developing players skilled across both eras
District 82 was the first year of this tournament format and was inspired by international models like Brisbane Masters and German tournaments
District 82 operates approximately 120 pinball games in a mixed classic/modern configuration
District 82 has successfully run tournaments for months with mandatory mask protocols and no COVID-19 issues
District 82 is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and is a large warehouse with games from all eras in excellent working condition
The Winter 2x tournament used a strikes knockout format where bottom two finishers per game earned a strike, with three strikes causing elimination
District 82 tournament has 55 players
District 82 in Wisconsin has 98-100 pinball games on floor
District 82 Tuesday night leagues grew from zero to 80-95 participants within short timeframe
District 82 has approximately 82 machines in pristine condition
Pinball tournament organization where Dory regularly plays
Pinball tournament location where Rachel serves as tournament director; hosts regular competitive events
Pinball venue agreed to host IFPA Nationals and Pinmasters for next year; earning hosting stripes through quality events
IFPA tournament organization; hosting pinball tournaments in Wisconsin; streaming on Twitch
Wisconsin pinball facility; formerly a major tournament draw attracting top 100 players globally; attendance declined significantly in 2024
Wisconsin-based pinball tournament event; upcoming December event attended by Jeff Teolis
Green Bay, Wisconsin pinball venue formerly named after Packers trademark; newly established as major tournament host; 100+ machines, inaugural six-tournament weekend in 2025
Major pinball tournament venue in Green Bay, Wisconsin; ~106 machines; formerly called Titletown; owner Eric Thorne; hosts frequent tournaments with 80-90 person events
Chicago-area pinball venue/tournament organizer mentioned by commentators
Venue that had Venom available briefly for play
Pinball arcade venue where Rachel Ristel plays and references Lost World machine setup
Tournament venue; Tom's home venue; used for tournament preparation; machines are rotated between events
Pinball tournament organization; hosts Tilton Tuesday tournaments regularly
Arcade/pinball venue owned by Tom; known for classics-heavy tournament selection; hosted Super Series
Tournament venue where Elizabeth Gesci and Tom play, known for aggressive game setup philosophy
Tournament where Keith Owen played and wore Triple Drain shirt on day one
Fox Cities, Wisconsin tournament circuit, described as highest-tier competitive venue in North America with frequent world-class events and strong player concentration, ~3 hours from Chicago
Pinball arcade in Wisconsin hosting tournament series; owned by Eric Thorin; approximately 115 pinball machines; open to public Friday nights and Saturday daytime
Tournament organizer or host referenced in title
Arcade/pinball venue in Wisconsin hosting tournaments; venue lighting standards discussed
Regional pinball tournament organization in Wisconsin; hosted tournaments that Colin MacAlpine participated in
Pinball location in De Pere, Wisconsin, hosted North American Pinball Championships
Pinball location approximately 1 hour from Rachel; features 115 games; where Rachel won recent tournament
Pinball tournament circuit in Wisconsin with upcoming 3x Winter event; qualifier for nationals; hosts regional championships
Formerly known as Titletown Pinball; located in De Pere, Wisconsin; private pinball museum/event space with 82+ machines in pristine condition; hosted Poor Man's Pinball stream event; holds tournaments and private events
Large US pinball venue; layout strategy (modern/classic game mixing) being modeled by Pinball Republic
Fox Cities Pinball's formal name; pinball arcade in Wisconsin with 120 games (classic/modern mix); tournament host; George plans to visit
Pinball venue located approximately 30 minutes away; opens for regular schedule around mid-September; well-maintained by operator
Pinball league venue where Rachel regularly plays Tilted Tuesdays and hosts women's tournaments
Pinball venue hosting Tilt Forums and Tuesday tournaments where Rachel won a tournament
Pinball league in Wisconsin (formerly Titletown Pinball), operated by Eric Thorne, hosts Sam May League where Rachel competes
Pinball tournament venue/organization in Wisconsin; hosted triple tournament format (Friday knockout, Saturday classics, Saturday double match play) with 110 players from 8 states including 22 new players.
Wisconsin pinball league venue; hosted Great Lakes Pinball Open with 130 players; removed regular tables and created outdoor space with tents
Tournament venue hosting Rachel's tournament series; machines set up challenging.
All-pinball venue; 103-105 machines; $20-25 all-day play; Tim visits regularly; referenced as high-quality location
Pinball venue with Shadow machine where Rachel burned a coil
Major pinball tournament venue in Wisconsin (Stevens Point area); hosts over 105 pinball machines; held the Great Lakes Open tournament with Classics (87 entrants) and target match play (74 entrants) formats; owned by Eric Thorne
Pinball arcade and tournament venue located in De Pere (suburb of Green Bay), Wisconsin; hosted the 2022 Pinball Super Series; known for high-frequency WPPR events; managed by Eric Thorne; formerly called Titletown Pinball
Premier pinball tournament venue in Wisconsin where Tim competes monthly
Pinball venue; hosts mention Saturday openings and use as a place to return to competitive play
Major pinball tournament venue in Wisconsin hosting North American Championships, Pin Masters event, and provincial/state championship play-offs
Location where Escher has performed or competed
Tournament venue where Drew will compete in his first tournament
Arcade venue hosting the classics and standard pinball tournaments; multiple games set up on difficult settings (bricks, no rubbers, no posts)
Location of classics pinball tournament where hosts competed
Large pinball venue with 105 machines, hosted 'around the world' tournament and hosts Triple The Flip tournament on June 11th
Pinball venue/hub in Wisconsin hosting Saturday Night Classic tournament on April 13; known as major WPPR points source; owner also competitive player
Arcade venue in De Pere, Wisconsin; hosts competitive women's pinball league; location for multiple Ladies Flip Wisconsin tournaments
Pinball league with 75+ players where Rachel competed; she placed at bottom tier due to poor performance but met new players
Pinball arcade hosting Pinball Super Series four-day tournament with six tournaments; planning New Year's Eve/Day events; operated by Eric
Large pinball arcade in De Pere, Wisconsin with 104+ machines; hosts competitive league play (4-person match play, 7 rounds); location where Rachel discovered pinball; hosts tournament events
Community member who creates custom pin stadium lighting systems for machines; hosts commend his work quality
Location where Rachel plays most frequently; hosted Summer Pinball Classic
Pinball venue in Wisconsin where Rachel and Tim compete in tournaments including monthly events like Tilt in the Tuesday
Main pinball league where Tim plays, hosts Tiltin' Tuesday Night tournaments, experimenting with new tournament formats
Pinball tournament/venue location where Orby was competing; received mailed coin intended as surprise
Pinball tournament in Wisconsin with 55 players; formerly called Titletown Pinball, organized in Stevens Point area
Pinball venue/location where Travis Murray accumulated WPPR rankings
Pinball league venue approximately one hour from Rachel's home; hosts Tuesday league (Tilt and Tuesday) with 93 players on July 5th; Rachel places 14th; hosts Super Series tournament that Rachel commentates
Pinball league/tournament venue in Stevens Point area of Wisconsin; formerly called Titletown Pinball; hosts Tilting Tuesday league and various tournaments
Local pinball league where Rachel plays; hosting Great Lakes Pinball Open tournament on April 17th
Pinball location with 110+ machines; hosts monthly tournaments; primary venue for Rachel and Tim's competitive play
Tournament in Wisconsin where George won 98.8 WPPR points, moving him to #2 in world rankings
Pinball tournament venue with an OGCC (Original Game Classics Collection) machine; hosts major tournaments
Pinball tournament in Wisconsin with 150 participants, organized by Eric (owner), running Larry Day competition with 8am start time, described as well-maintained venue with many machines
Arcade venue where John previously saw Hot Doggin' machine
Pinball venue in Fox Valley area described as 'slamming'
Pinball arcade venue formerly called Titletown Pinball; now hosts Tuesday night leagues with 80-95 participants, national-level WPPR events; run by Eric; located in Wisconsin
Pinball tournament in Wisconsin attended by Sam Keogh and friends group for competitive play
Location mentioned in host's November 2020 travels episode discussing GNR playfield issues
Wisconsin-based pinball tournament organizer; hosting Pinball Super Series (October 13-17/18)
Wisconsin pinball organization that hosted Pen Skins event
Winter 2X tournament venue; described as exceptional facility with mixed classic and modern games, tournament-standard setup
Pinball arcade hosting Great Lakes Pinball Open and invitational events; website district82.com lists participants
Arcade venue in Wisconsin operated by Eric Thorne; hosts tournaments including Winter 2X with strong safety protocols
Pinball arcade/tournament venue in Wisconsin (Appleton/Green Bay area) operated by Eric Thorne; hosted Friday/Saturday events with 98-100 games on floor
Wisconsin-based pinball tournament venue hosting the Super Series; formerly known as Titletown Pinball
Pinball tournament/gathering attended by Travis; featured Godzilla with IC; reported minimal community buzz around achievements
Pinball venue/event space; Keith Elwin blamed it for giving him COVID before the interview.
Pinball tournament organization (formerly Titletown Pinball) in Wisconsin; running multiple tournaments on same weekend as Pizza West
Pinball tournament/league in Wisconsin/Stevens Point area; mentioned in context of extreme weather conditions affecting tournament region
Pinball arcade with approximately 70 machines; destination for Craft Brew Sally to complete 100-machine challenge
Pinball arcade in Stevens Point, Wisconsin area, formerly called Titletown Pinball; hosts tournaments, leagues, and casual play with mixed video game/pinball collection. Open Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm.
Pinball arcade venue with ~120 games; location where hosts and Sally regularly play; home to Robot Wars, Space Invaders, and other classic machines
Wisconsin arcade venue hosting pre-release Stern Pinball event
Major pinball venue in cold climate (Chicago area); hosts top-tier tournaments but experiences seasonal attendance challenges in winter
Venue in Green Bay where Don played SkillShot FX arcade machine
Wisconsin pinball venue where Venom Premium and Foo Fighters Premium were recently delivered to new owners
Pinball/arcade facility in Wisconsin that added video games, displacing Tom's streaming setup and pinball machine space
Pinball venue in Wisconsin near Green Bay; hosts 140-150 machines (EMs, solid state, modern Stern); runs 4-day multi-tournament format; maintained by Eric; accessible via small airport from Chicago
Referenced pinball tournament/league organization with established 'Super Weekend' tournament format that influences other organizers
Pinball tournament league/organization where Volley is regularly featured and played
Central Wisconsin pinball league/tournament organization; referenced as similar format to Port City Pinball; known for Stars tiebreaker usage and gang way strategy discussion
Wisconsin pinball tournament league; located 90 minutes from Stevens Point per Don
Tournament mentioned as low-wait-time competitive format where skilled players have minimal queue time
Pinball league/tournament where similar Gilligan's Island kickback code quirk affecting point distribution was previously experienced
Pinball tournament venue in Wisconsin. Owned by Eric. Added arcade cabinets to facility, displacing Tom Graff's streaming equipment and changing Friday tournament scheduling.
Referenced by Travis as example of problematic in-line drop target implementation
Tournament organization; Tom is member; Elizabeth Gieske comes from this community; criticized for overly aggressive game setups
Tom's arcade/game room known for heavy classic machine selection; hosted Super Series multi-day event
Tournament-focused pinball facility in Fox Cities area (Stevens Point), Wisconsin. Operates 107-110 pinball machines. Hosts weekly Tuesday night league and monthly tournaments. Named after number of machines at time of forced rebranding from 'Titletown Pinball.'
Wisconsin pinball league; ran Whopper Farms; served as model for Delaware Pinball Open; organized by Eric
Limited-ticket tournament contrasted with PAPA 21's open ticket availability
Tournament event held this weekend where Steve B won circuit competition with three consecutive wins in finals
Pinball tournament formerly called Titletown Pinball in Stevens Point, Wisconsin area; hosted six-tournament Super Series marathon.
Pinball tournament venue/league hosting Super Series (six-tournament event with cumulative scoring format); Eric Thorne operates the facility with extensive game inventory
Tournament organizing body, hosted Friday progressive knockout and Saturday Classics tournament, growing participation with new players without IFPA numbers
Pinball league/tournament venue in Fox Cities/Stevens Point area, ~3 hours from Chicago; hosts frequent high-level tournaments with live streaming; major source of tournament access advantages for Chicago-area players.
Wisconsin pinball league; hosted Lucky 13 tournament where Tom tied for 9th with son Neil; Raymond won the event
Escape room venue with borrowed Godzilla machine; owner Dave Oshufsky allowed Stern Army location to use game for week; site where Tom Graf played Godzilla and encountered Insider Connected verification issues
Pennsylvania pinball tournament venue hosting Valentine's Day triple and upcoming Summer Classic championship event
Pinball league venue in Appleton, Wisconsin with 64-machine capacity, Tuesday night league draws 70+ players, hosts regional tournaments
Pinball league/arcade venue in Green Bay, Wisconsin (formerly Titletown Pinball); Rachel's home venue since September 2019; hosts regular tournaments; known for strong community culture with ~40-45 core players
Wisconsin-based pinball tournament circuit hosting Ontario national championships in March
Pinball tournament in Wisconsin; Dalton attended for first time after winning Pinmasters
Wisconsin-based multi-day pinball tournament (formerly Titletown Pinball); benchmarked/copied by Abilene Showdown organizers for multi-tournament weekend format; located at farm venue; declining attendance due to increased regional tournament options.
Pinball tournament in Wisconsin (Stevens Point area); formerly called Titletown Pinball; hosted Ron, Bruce, Zach, Raymond Davidson, and Steph; resulted in COVID outbreak among attendees
Pinball tournament/league in Wisconsin; placed sixth in favorite location voting and second in favorite tournament (Super Series)
Pinball tournament/league in Wisconsin area (formerly Titletown Pinball); recently hosted Winter Open tournament; operates multiple qualifying rounds with diverse game selections
Wisconsin-based pinball arcade with 100+ tournament-ready games (50% classic, 50% modern), run by Eric Thorne, host to competitive tournaments with Tom Graff streaming, positioned as potential future Nationals/Pro Circuit venue
Wisconsin-based match play tournament held during pandemic; participants included Raymond Davidson, Keith Elwin, Tom Graff, Travis Murray, Luke Hornyak; praised for safe protocols (masks, distanced machines, outdoor food)
Wisconsin-based pinball tournament league (formerly Titletown Pinball) with unique balanced mix of classic and modern games; venue where Neil discovered competitive pinball; hosts District 82 Super Series with 100+ participants and high WPPR point values
Wisconsin pinball tournament venue/organization; Josh Sharp heading there during this interview; Jeff Teolis planning to attend Super Series event in April
Large multi-day pinball tournament in Wisconsin; hosts world-class competitive play with international attendance
Wisconsin-based tournament series that runs 7+ events over 3 days, creating a WPPR-farming phenomenon that raises equity questions among other regions.
Competitive pinball tournament series (formerly Titletown Pinball) in Wisconsin where Dalton competed at Pin Masters and Super Series, finished third overall in Super Series, and is planning to attend North American Championship Series
Running North America pinball championships in March with state/province qualifying
Pinball tournament in Wisconsin with very tough competition; fully accessible venue with ground-level layout
Pinball tournament where Shane Jackson participated; first-round opponent was Escher Lefkoff.
Major pinball tournament in United States, compared to European whopper farms
Wisconsin-based pinball tournament and league organization, hosts large multi-day events, 25 women in Wednesday night league, provides training and home collection access
Pinball tournament/league in Wisconsin (formerly Titletown Pinball, Stevens Point area); hosts Stern Pro Circuit events with approximately 100+ playable machines in working order; venue management praised for reliability
Pinball tournament in Wisconsin; Carrie attended in fall to scout games for championship preparation
Wisconsin pinball/gaming event that Jeff Teolis has attended
Pinball venue in Wisconsin near Green Bay; 100+ games; open only twice monthly; streams tournaments; excluded from mega location definition due to limited hours; serves as pilgrimage site for serious tournament players.
Wisconsin pinball league where Rachel participates; provides outdoor/private space for managing anxiety symptoms through walking and screaming without audience awareness.
Multi-era tournament format (classics and moderns) held in Wisconsin; Jared has participated multiple times
North American tournament event featuring classic pinball machines, well-maintained games (noted for excellent spinner condition), replicated Brisbane Masters format.
Stern Pro Circuit event in Wisconsin (Stevens Point area) where this interview takes place; hosting Classics Fair Strikes tournament.
Wisconsin-based competitive pinball tournament series; featured emerging young talent including Cassidy Milonowski and Neil Graff; multiple events in 2022.
Wisconsin-based pinball tournament facility with multiple Stern Pro Circuit events; hosts Pin Masters and North American Championships; Eric runs facility; major source of WPPR points for top 100 players, particularly non-Europeans
Local pinball tournament location near Stephanie and Jose where they competed
Pinball tournament organizer and venue near Green Bay, Wisconsin; hosts five tournaments over three days; attracted 130 players including international competitors
Wisconsin venue hosting state championship
Dedicated pinball venue in Wisconsin referenced as model of premier destination venue
Pinball operator associated with Eric Thorne
Organization associated with arcade venues; praised for machine maintenance standards
Venue where hosts played Space Invaders second time; revisited experience reinforced decision to remove from acquisition list.
Competitive pinball organization where Rachel Risto plays
Local pinball tournament/league. Eric Thorne runs tournaments here; Tom has streamed events.