The International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) is the primary governing body for competitive pinball tournaments globally, sanctioning approximately 3,000 events annually across 30+ countries with 70,000-150,000 registered tournament participants. The organization maintains the WPPR (World Pinball Player Rankings) system, organizes major championships including the World Pinball Championship and North American Championship Series, and has expanded significantly from 500 players in 50 events (circa 2002) to its current scale. Leadership includes Josh Sharpe and other staff who have been central to tournament infrastructure, rule-making, and recent policy changes following the 2025 OBX Fall Flippers controversy.
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Josh Sharpe, Roger Sharpe and Steve Epstein established the IFPA
Week 10 tournament runs April 10–16, 2025 (Friday 3:00 p.m. PT to Thursday 11:59 p.m. PT)
17 general winners and 3 DPWR winners will receive AtGames Gift Card prizes
Winners of the Women's European Championship earned a spot to compete in the IFPA European Pinball Championships held the same weekend
International Federation of Pinball Players; tracks tournament results and rankings; Electric Bat submits 110-125 players per 6-week series
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizer of Flipper Friends tournament series
International Flipper Pinball Association, organizer of Women's European Pinball Championship
Referenced implicitly through tournament context (Forked River tournament suggests competitive play tracked in rankings)
International Flipper Pinball Association, official competitive pinball governing body
International Flipper Pinball Association, partner in Stern Rewards Program
[Triage: The membership numbers show clear growth over time: ~70,000 in 2019 increasing to ~150,000 by 2026, representing organizational expansion rather than conflicting claims about the same period.]
[Triage: Community avoidance of IFPA in August 2025 suggests diminished influence or engagement, while active policy implementation by December 2025 indicates organizational resurgence or renewed authority within a 4-month period.]
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Kate Rothwell-Jackson won the championship with a 4-2 victory over Karyn Kiser in the finals
Claire Lickman defeated Nora Sommerfeldt 2-1 in the bronze match for 3rd place
Kate Rothwell-Jackson was the top seed after qualifying rounds
The inaugural IFPA Women's European Pinball Championship was held at Lund Pinball Academy in Sweden
The championship winner receives a new-in-box Stern Pinball machine as prize
The 2025-26 IFPA European Pinball Championship is being held in Lund, Sweden
The championship winner earns qualification to the IFPA World Championship in De Pere, Wisconsin
The 2026 IFPA Women's World Pinball Championship was the 9th annual event
IFPA21 World Pinball Championships will be held in De Pere, Wisconsin later in 2026
Emily Reilhan qualified as the top qualifier with a double bye into the finals bracket
Ashley Weaver earned a double bye in qualifying
Emily Reilhan's back-to-back championship wins within 2 days represents a historic achievement
51 players competed from 4 Canadian provinces, 46 US states, and DC
The championship was decided by a single-elimination, best-of-7 bracket format
Paige Peck's 2nd place finish qualified her as the highest-finishing US state player
Emily Reilhan competed as 5th seed and won the championship
The WNACS marked another year of growth for the Women's North American Championship Series initiative
The 2025-26 IFPA Women's North American Championship will be streamed live on LyonsClassicPinball Twitch
The 2026 Women's World Pinball Championship will feature 32 players
The prize pool for WNACS includes a new-in-box Stern pinball machine and over $5,000 in additional prizes
Tournament is playable on Legends 4K, HDP, or HD Pinball devices
Week 7 tournament runs March 20-26, 2024 with 17 general winners and 3 DPWR ranked winners
The IFPA admitted making a mistake in certifying the OBX event and has since implemented new diversity and inclusion codes and conduct codes.
Week 6 tournament begins Friday, March 13 at 3:00 p.m. PT and ends Thursday, March 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT
Three tables featured in Week 6: Shooting the Rapids Deluxe, Supersonic, and Circus 2017
Total prize pool across general and DPWR categories is $155 in AtGames Gift Cards
Live stream is available for the event
2026 IFPA Pin-Masters tournament is scheduled for March 6, 2026
Pin-Masters event begins at 10am CST
Week 5 tournament runs from Friday, March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PT through Thursday, March 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT
Players compete on three tables: Moon Flight Deluxe, Wood's Queen EM+, and Zankor 2017
Total of 20 general winners (10 × $15 card, 7 × $10 card) and 3 DPWR ranked winners ($30, $20, $10)
2025-26 IFPA North American Pinball Championship offers over $57,000 in cash and prizes
The Quarter Drop will be published quarterly as an ongoing transparency initiative
IFPA hired 3 new staff members
IFPA removed opt-outs from WPPR Rules
IFPA received 24 officially reported incidents in the last 3 months
IFPA expanded the Diversity and Inclusion Code
IFPA is planning 2027 championship events at venues including WNAPC, WWC, IFPA22, and WEPC
INDISC tournament will be held February 26–March 1, 2026, at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Tournament action will be streamed live on Twitch
WPPR system contains nearly 150,000 players from 51 countries
Nearly 95,000 sanctioned events are in the WPPR system
IFPA was revived on February 27, 2006 when AMOA assigned its defunct rights to Steve Epstein and Roger Sharpe
State Finals winners automatically qualify for NACS Nationals in March 2026
The 2025-26 IFPA State/Provincial Finals occurred on January 17, 2026, across dozens of simultaneous championship tournaments
The IFPA shut down conversation about the OBX incident in their own Discord server, preventing necessary community dialogue
This week features deluxe power, classic EM pinball, and winter sports action themed tables
Flipper Friends Season 2 Week 1 tournament runs February 6-12, 2026 with start time Friday 3:00 p.m. PT and end Thursday 11:59 p.m. PT
Opt-outs had drastically altered the results of events without showing up in the event results themselves
Suppressed players for any length of time will be invalidated from qualifying for championships in the current year
Profile suppression prevents the same impacts on competition results as opt-outs
Opt-out system harmed the integrity of IFPA results and rankings
Players used opt-outs to play in events while not risking their competitive statistics
State Finals winners automatically qualify for IFPA NACS Nationals in March
State Championship qualifiers must compete in at least 20 tournaments per state to accumulate WPPR points
Tournament runs January 30–February 5, 2026 with start time 3:00 p.m. PT Friday and end time 11:59 p.m. PT Thursday
Week 13 is the final week of Flipper Friends All-Legends Tournament Series Season 1
The IFPA will reestablish a dedicated directing team for WNAC and WWC with qualifying throughout 2026 and championships in 2027 and beyond
The IFPA's original goals of awareness-building and pinball revitalization have largely been achieved over the past two decades
The IFPA will work on multiple documents including resources for beginning tournament directors, venue requirements, and improved incident reporting processes during 2026
The mission statement revision represents an evolution of focus, not a departure from the IFPA's role as the governing body for competitive pinball
Players finishing in top 1000 of WPPR for 2025 are eligible for Stern Rewards Program
20 Stern machine SKUs (combining Pro/Premium tiers across 12 titles) are currently in stock and available as rewards
When the IFPA was re-established in 2006, competitive pinball lacked global structure, consistent rankings, and broad legitimacy
The IFPA will reestablish a dedicated directing team for WNAC and WWC with qualifying in 2026 and championships in 2027 and beyond
Competitive pinball is now active worldwide, supported by a standardized rankings system, international championships, and a deeply engaged community
Week 12 tournament features three classic arcade tables with space battle and prehistoric themes
IFPA is prioritizing open and constructive communication among all staff members.
Kaylee Campbell, Travis Murie, and Ashley Weaver have joined IFPA Staff.
IFPA has revised its mission statement to be more simplified and focused on stewarding competitive pinball through volunteer empowerment.
Week 11 tournament competition runs from Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT through Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT
Prizes for Week 11 include eStore gift cards that never expire
IFPA sanctions thousands of tournaments every year searchable by city/zipcode
Tournament playable on Legends 4K, HDP, and HD devices
Flipper Friends All-Legends Tournament Series Week 10 runs January 9-15, 2026
Three of 80 tournament spots reserved for regional championship winners
Tournament may extend invite list based on interest from top 60 players
Initial invite list covers top 60 players in World Pinball Player Rankings as of January 1, 2026
Registration for IFPA21 World Pinball Championship is now open
A field of 16 players will compete, drawn from the top 30 finishers of the 2025 WECS rankings
This is the inaugural IFPA Women's European Pinball Championship
The tournament will be held in Lund, Sweden on April 10, 2026
Top 30 finishers from 2025 WECS rankings will receive personal invitation emails
Registration opens January 10 at noon and closes January 18, 2026
8 Canadian Province finals will be held as part of NACS
Winners of NACS and WNACS qualify for IFPA North American Pinball Championship
Registration deadline for NACS and WNACS is January 7, 2026 at 8pm CST
Total player attendance at IFPA events was 318,576 in 2025, up 9% from 2024
42,936 unique players participated in IFPA sanctioned tournaments during 2025, up 10% from 2024
11,827 players participated in their first IFPA sanctioned event during 2025
The World Pinball Player Rankings continues to show no signs of slowing down
2025 represented 10% growth in IFPA sanctioned events compared to 2024 (which had 12,776 events)
Total IFPA sanctioned events in 2025 reached 14,038
Only seven players in history have won the World's Greatest Pinball Player award
Qualifying IFPA players can purchase exactly one Stern game through the 2024 rewards program
Arvid Flygare earned Player of the Month for November 2025 in the main WPPR division
Ariel Dutton earned Player of the Month for November 2025 in the women's WPPR division
Jim McGee achieved the largest ranking movement of +41,553 spots in November 2025
IFPA State/Provincial Championships scheduled for January 17, 2026 with winners advancing to North American Championship
Lund Pinball Academy in Lund, Sweden is the host venue
Registration for the 9th annual IFPA European Pinball Championship opens December 12 at noon
Registration closes January 9
Players who finished in the top 100 received personal invitation emails
IFPA did not reverse its decision to credit OBX Flippers tournament points despite women's advisory committee demands for removal
The women's advisory committee at IFPA quit or resigned following the OBX Flippers ruling
PinShades/Pincinnati tournaments are the last Stern Pro Circuit event of 2025
IFPA policy states that if certain players are prohibited from playing based on gender, those tournament results will not be counted for WPPR rankings.
The IFPA will add sections to its Diversity and Inclusion Code covering anti-harassment and other behavioral requirements in the future
IFPA concluded its investigation and discussions into the OBX incident 6 days after the original incident occurred
If a player is prevented from using a bathroom that aligns with their identity, the event will lose its sanctioning without debate, regardless of state or local law
The IFPA maintained OBX 2025 sanctioning because the event was sanctioned while it was ongoing and the organization values sticking to its rulings
The IFPA expects tournament directors for women's events to include trans and nonbinary players for whom womanhood is part of their gender identity.
Violation of the bathroom access policy (preventing a player from using a bathroom aligned with their identity) will result in loss of IFPA sanctioning without discretion or debate
The IFPA does not plan to formally resurrect the prior Women's Advisory Board concept, instead incorporating diverse perspectives through revised staff structure
IFPA is actively recruiting new staff members with emphasis on women and people with diverse life experiences; onboarding process includes trial periods before announcement
IFPA plans to expand the Diversity and Inclusion Code with guidance on anti-harassment and venue/TD/player behavior requirements
IFPA concluded its investigation into the OBX Fall Flippers incident six days after the original incident
The IFPA appears not to serve casual players who want friendly community competition without pro circuit ambitions
Finals rounds in IFPA tournaments are stupid and unnecessary if match play qualifying is sufficient
WPPR formula changes will take effect on January 1, 2026
The IFPA reduced WPPR points for Amazing Race format due to concerns about 'test of skill' quality in early rounds
IFPA leadership received private support from players of all genders including the trans community, who fear public backlash
The IFPA as a whole failed to properly handle the OBX situation, not any single individual
IFPA on-site staff confirmed to players that the OBX event would remain sanctioned after the incident
The IFPA was notified of the discrimination incident within an hour of its occurrence but failed to provide immediate and decisive support
IFPA re-balanced Amazing Race formula in early November and made adjustments to Flip Frenzy format as well
IFPA reduced WPPR points for Amazing Race format citing concerns about 'test of skill' quality in early rounds
IFPA Tournament Rules explicitly permit hip-checking machine to trigger Well Walker multiball during ball drain
IFPA changed from top 20 to top 15 events, forcing efficiency-focused strategy for top players
IFPA World Championships will return to North America next year, then Sweden in 2027
Virtual pinball has over 1,000 players registered on IFPA rankings after only a few months
IFPA recently changed tournament structure from top 20 events to top 15 events, affecting player rankings
The IFPA was founded by Roger Sharpe, who is the subject of the documentary 'Mystery Pinball Theater 3000'
The hybrid tournament category is the main/only new rule for 2025 IFPA certified tournaments
49 states and 8 Canadian provinces are participating in 2025 IFPA Nationals qualifying
IFPA sanctioned tournaments must be submitted 30 days in advance to the IFPA calendar
The tournament awards 100 IFPA TGP (tournament points) to participants
The 2022 IFPA World Championships expansion from 64 to 80 players was real, not an April Fools' joke
The IFPA $1 per-player submission fee was implemented in 2017 and has remained in effect since
The IFPA ranking system was proposed to include efficiency percentage weighting in calculation methodology
IFPA-sanctioned pinball tournaments quadrupled from 2014 to 2022, reaching 8,300 events
IFPA sanctioning resumed August 1st, 2021 after an 18-month COVID shutdown
IFPA tournaments are starting back up post-pandemic
Sanctioned pinball play (IFPA) is resuming soon after a non-sanctioned break period
IFPA membership fee is increasing from $1 to $2 effective August 1st
Official IFPA rules allow nudging to start multiball unless there is a repeatable benefit or a specific sticker warning on the machine
IFPA has essentially wound up operations as of 2021
IFPA is comfortable operating tournaments at 72-144 player scale but not 1,000+ scale
IFPA 17 World Championships postponed from May 2020 Florida to November 2020, then again to 2021, with Germany hosting in 2022
IFPA suspended competitive pinball WPPR points during COVID-19
IFPA governance operates as a 'racket'
IFPA tournament rules prevent remote head-to-head competition due to inability to control playfield cameras and tilt sensitivity between participants
IFPA moved 2020 world championship to November with tentative location in Illinois
IFPA suspended tournament sanctioning worldwide with no WPPR points to be awarded for the indefinite future
The IFPA has no official ban list for NACS games
Three of the top eight IFPA players and four of the top 12 were under age 18 as of late 2019.
Only A division results affect final IFPA standings; B/C/D are consolation tournaments with fixed final positions
IFPA may have solicited feedback on the women's endorsement fee from female players but then implemented a predetermined plan regardless.
The IFPA will implement a $1 endorsement fee for women's WAPR tournament events in America and Canada starting next year.
IFPA has grown from 500 ranked players 15 years ago to approximately 70,000 in 30 countries
IFPA point decay will continue for one more year before PAPA points fully expire
The IFPA announced a new major tournament called 'The Open' on April Fool's Day, elevated from the previous Indisc event
IFPA membership grew from approximately 23,000 to over 61,000 in the past four years, potentially exceeding that figure once Pinberg events are processed
IFPA grew from 500 players and 50 competitions in 2006 to 55,000 registered players and nearly 4,500 events by end of 2017
The Stern Pro Circuit starting in 2018 is a rebranded replacement for Papa Circuit events using IFPA Whopper points system
IFPA changed Super League point counting to only include players who show up to finals
The 128-player rule creates a diminishing returns curve where finishing 10th-16th consistently in a 200-player tournament earns significantly more points than similar placements at circuit events or IFPA World Championships (which has 62 players)
IFPA retroactively changed 26 events from Modern Pinball Super League over the past couple of days to enforce a new 50% minimum participation threshold
IFPA events grew from 50 per year to almost 3,000 per year over 10 years
IFPA grew from 500 players to 45,000 players in 10 years
The IFPA European Championship Series for 2015 operated via a 12-month nomination system where participating countries selected one qualifying event
The top 32 ECS point-earners automatically qualified for the final; lower-ranked players filled gaps from no-shows
IFPA tournament at Dead Flip is tomorrow at 7 PM in Chicagoland
Tournament winner will receive 7.5 to 8 IFPA points
IFPA's event points system is similar to online poker but more haphazard because events themselves are more haphazard
IFPA rankings were formed in April 2005
The award criteria is the player with the most WPPR points at the end of the calendar year
IFPA was officially unveiled in April 2006
IFPA maintains WPPR ranking system with around 30,000 registered players
International Flipper Pinball Association, maintains rankings that show Emily at approximately 240th rank overall
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizer of WNACS and official event recap publisher
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizer of the Women's World Pinball Championship
International Flipper Pinball Association providing tournament scoring and rankings
International Federation of Pinball (governing body for competitive pinball)
International Flipper Pinball Association; partnering with AtGames on junior tournament series
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizes National Championship and competitive rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association, organizing Flipper Friends tournament series
Source of article; manages WPPR rating system
International Flipper Pinball Association providing tournament sanctioning and rankings; Silver Ball Sinners Club is IFPA-sanctioned
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body tracking tournament data and player rankings referenced throughout
International Flipper Pinball Association, runs WPPR rankings and Major tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; traditional competitive pinball organization that Scorbit's casual tournament model differs from
International Federation of Pinball Associations; establishes tournament rules governing gameplay tactics like the Well Walker hip-check
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanction body for Stern Pro Circuit and WPPR rankings system; announced controversial formula changes to Amazing Race and Flip Frenzy formats in late 2024
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball; made controversial decision to maintain sanctioning of OBX Fall Flippers event despite hate incident.
International Flipper Pinball Association; primary governing body for competitive pinball tournaments globally; currently managing fallout from OBX Fall Flippers incident
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball tournaments; central to OBX Fall Flippers incident response
International Flipper Pinball Association; the governing body for competitive pinball tournaments and WPPR rankings; issued the response statement and face governance backlash over the OBX incident.
International Flipper Pinball Association; subject of Women's Advisory Board resignation
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains tournament calendar; hosts North American Pinball Championship
International Flipper Pinball Association; announced staff expansions and mission statement updates to address OBX incident fallout and strengthen competitive pinball governance
International Flipper Pinball Association; runs State/Provincial Finals and NACS (North American Championship Series) tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctions Stern Army monthly tournaments; tournament directors must create IFPA director accounts to schedule and submit events
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctions tournaments organized by Stern Army members; maintains tournament director accounts and calendar
International Flipper Pinball Association; over 150,000 members; Josh Sharp is President; implemented new diversity/inclusion and conduct codes after OBX incident; expanded virtual pinball to rankings in 2025.
International Flipper Pinball Association; official sanctioning body for competitive pinball and WPPR rankings
International Federation of Pinball Athletes; tracks player rankings via WPPR (Worldwide Pinball Player Ratings); Walt discusses his ranking frustrations
Posted the March Madness bulb sale announcement on March 14, 2026
International Flipper Pinball Association; tournament organizer
International Flipper Pinball Association; expanded staff with two new team members focused on competitive pinball growth
International Federation of Pinball Associations; announcing new staff members and organizational expansion
International Flipper Pinball Association; tournament rules and reporting system discussed regarding Buffalo Open tournament structure
International Flipper Pinball Association; ranking body where Keith Elwin is currently ranked 4th; was ranked 1st when organization was founded
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; managing body for competitive pinball; discussing alternative leagues and tournament formats; Josh Sharpe as president
International Flipper Pinball Association, referenced for tournament player rankings and competitive structure.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizing World Championship at District 82 in June 2026
International Flipper Pinball Association; competitive pinball sanctioning body referenced in community context
International Flipper Pinball Association tracking competitive rankings and points
International pinball organization managing competitive rankings/tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association, organizes competitive pinball tournaments and rankings
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizes competitive tournaments including World Championships; postponed 2020 events
International Flipper Pinball Association; criticized for modern-game-heavy tournament formats and marathon play times
International Federation of Pinball Associations; manages World Pinball Rankings and WPPR points system; points expire after one year, affecting value of past tournament wins
International Federation of Pinball. Maintains competitive rankings. Has four players under age 20 in top 20 rankings, including one 12-year-old.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; sets TGP (Tournament Gross Points) valuation policy. Currently does not award TGP for heads-up format events (capped at 0 points); recently doubled maximum TGP to 50 points for qualifying events.
International Flipper Pinball Association; founded 2006 by Zach and Josh Sharp; grew from 500 players/50 events to 55,000 players/4,500 events by end of 2017
International Federation of Pinball Players; sets official rulebook for nudging and tournament play
International Flipper Pinball Association; run by Josh and Zach Sharp
International Federation of Pinball Associations; governed by Josh Sharp; has accumulated $20,000 in bank account; determines tournament scoring and major/minor designation
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains rankings; Rachel mentioned breaking top 1,000 (at 1,288 as of Nov 29, 2021)
International Flipper Pinball Association; website crashed during Pinburgh registration when players looked up player numbers; maintains WPPR rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains tournament results and circuit status for events like Pinball at the Lab
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball; policy on portable lights discussed
International Flipper Pinball Association; official tournament ranking body; maintains point system and player rankings
Competitive pinball organization implied through tournament context; not directly discussed but context suggests community competitive infrastructure.
International Flipper Pinball Association; Ian Harrower is a highly-ranked player in their ranking system
International Flipper Pinball Association, governing body for competitive pinball
International Federation of Pinball Associations; mentioned implicitly through competitive context
International Flipper Pinball Association, sanctions tournament circuit events
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced in context of tournament scene and competitive players
Competitive pinball organization; AP partnered with IFPA for streaming challenges to market Hot Wheels during COVID
International Flipper Pinball Association, organizes National Championships and other tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; changed charity tournament rules from immediate 'Whopper' points to one-month advance scheduling
International Flipper Pinball Association; organized tournaments at Arcade Expo
International Flipper Pinball Association; now endorsing events as of August 1st; not sanctioning PinFest 2021; Delaware hosting first IFPA-sanctioned tournament August 7th
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains player rankings and ICR challenge system
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizer of Pin-Masters tournament
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizing Flipper Friends tournament series
International Flipper Pinball Association that registers competitive events
Implicit reference through tournament and competitive context discussions
Referenced indirectly through conversation about competitive pinball and tournament standards.
International Federation of Pinball Players; governance body that recently implemented rule changes affecting multi-location leagues effective January 1st
International Flipper Pinball Association; governs competitive pinball ranking system (WPPR); uses TGP (Tournament Game Points) system weighted by time spent playing
Implied tournament organization that George's Escape Nublar score may qualify him for
International Federation of Pinball and Arcade; rules structure prevents multi-location relay-style tournaments; causing leagues to explore de-affiliation
International Federation of Pinball Associations; establishes Whopper Eaters scoring system and tournament formats that drive min-maxing behavior among organizers
Implied reference through competitive pinball community context, not explicitly mentioned in this content
Tournament rating organization; player profiles/rankings referenced during commentary
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizes Pin-Masters and Nationals tournaments
International Federation of Pinball Players; organizer of Pin-Masters and competitive ranking system
Points organization; tournament awards 100 TGP (tournament points)
International Federation of Pinball Players; mentioned in context of first heads-up championship in Vegas
International Federation of Pinball Associations; reopening August 1, 2021 after hiatus; manages WPPR rankings and tournament structure
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned as context for Lonnie Logue meeting in 1993
International Flipper Pinball Association; Lyman competed in tournaments and met industry figures
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned in context of competitive pinball culture, though not central to this discussion.
International Federation of Pinball Players (implied in broader industry context, though not explicitly discussed in this episode).
International Federation of Pinball Associations; ranking points awarded to tournament participants
International Flipper Pinball Association; tracks player rankings and WPPR (Whoppers); membership grew from ~23,000 to ~80,000 in ~6 years
International Flipper Pinball Association; WPPR ranking system currently on hold due to COVID-19; doesn't prohibit independent tournaments
International Federation of Pinball (implied); maintains world rankings; IFPA Open is major championship; WPPR ranking system (implied); Eric Stone won IFPA Open and World Champion title
International Federation of Pinball Athletes; formed in early 2000s and changed tournament format complexity. Keith still competes in IFPA tournaments occasionally.
International Flipper Pinball Association, governing body for competitive pinball tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; was inactive at recording time, expected to restart in August; governs tournament points and rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; governs tournament rules and rankings (WPPR); enforces tournament rules legally
Referenced in system context; competitive pinball tournament organization
International Federation of Pinball Associations; mentioned contextually in knowledge base as competitive pinball organization (not directly referenced in content)
International Flipper Pinball Association. Hosts sanctioned tournaments; Electric Bat does many IFPA events, Wedgehead relies on partner venues for IFPA tournaments.
International Federation of Pinball Players, tracks rankings and sanctions tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association sanctioning the tournament
International Federation of Pinball Players; maintains ranking systems for open and women's-only tournaments used for World Championship qualification
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctions tournaments at Vancouver Island Pinball Expo and other venues
International Federation of Pinball Associations; establishes tournament formats and certifications for WPPR (Whoppers) point distribution
International Federation of Pinball Players, co-organizer of Stern Pro Circuit with Papa
Mentioned in context of world pinball rankings system
Implied reference to competitive tournament organization in pinball scene
International Flipper Pinball Association; Joel mentioned consulting with president about supplemental lighting rules
International Federation of Pinball Players; maintains tournament rankings and player statistics
Tom used IFPA rewards to fund Jurassic Park Premium upgrade
International Flipper Pinball Association, organizer of World Pinball Championships; IFPA 17 scheduled for Fort Myers June 2024
International Federation of Pinball Administrators, originally founded in 1990s, defunct mid-90s, restarted by Josh Sharp in 2006 using Whopper ranking system
International Federation of Pinball Players, maintains world rankings, enforces tournament qualification rules (16 player minimum at private locations)
International Flipper Pinball Association; runs Open tournament series including In Disc; manages sanctioned tournament formats
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced in context of competitive pinball tournament organization (Eric Stone effect)
International Flipper Pinball Association. Runs competitive pinball rankings (WPPR), sets tournament standards.
Not explicitly mentioned but implied context for competitive/tournament discussion
Implied reference through 'we're all coming together' language; the competitive pinball tournament governing body
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizing body for the 2025-26 North American Championship
International Flipper Pinball Association; ranks competitive players (WPPR ratings); INDISC 2020 features multiple IFPA-ranked events
International Federation of Pinball Players, ranking system for competitive pinball players
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; mentioned in context of tournament submission/sanctioning.
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctioning body for the 2018-19 North American Championships and Women's World Championships
Referenced in context of streaming/commentary work mentioned by host
International Flipper Pinball Association; rankings system used to track Batman '66's rise from top 200 to top 20
International Federation of Pinball Athletes; awards plaques for hole-in-one achievements and runs/sanctions major tournaments
International competitive pinball organization; controls tournament rulesets (extra balls off, competitive mode, tight tilts); constraints prevent remote competition formats
International Flipper Pinball Association; Jorge participating in IFPA challenge match later that evening
International Flipper Pinball Association; all IFPA sanctioned events suspended or postponed
International Federation of Pinball Associations; maintains player rankings; almost 45,000 ranked players as of article date
International Flipper Pinball Association; implied context through discussion of WPPR rankings and competitive play
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains player rankings that determine tournament divisions
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned in context of ICR challenges
International Flipper Pinball Association that maintains player rankings and tournament calendar; over 100,000 registered unique players
International Federation of Pinball Players, referenced for tournament classification systems
Professional and Amateur Pinball Association; ReplayFX Foundation was established to continue IFPA activities
International Federation of Pinball Associations; endorsed tournament body; InDisc now operates as IFPA Open
International Federation of Pinball Associations; runs North American Championships and IFPA Pin Masters; manages tournament calendar and WPPR rankings
International Federation of Pinball Players, suspended tournament endorsements during COVID-19 pandemic
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; reopened competitive pinball rankings in August 2021; has no official vaccination mandate policy; administers WPPR ratings
International Flipper Pinball Association; governs tournament sanctioning and WPPR points; Josh Sharp is decision-maker mentioned
International Flipper Pinball Association, manages tournament sanctioning, reopening decisions, Stern Pro Circuit
International Flipper Pinball Association; competitive tournament organization referenced in industry context.
International Flipper Pinball Association, referenced for player rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association, governing body for competitive pinball rankings and tournaments
International Federation of Pinball Associations; referenced for tournament rules regarding ball save and auto-launch mechanics
International Federation of Pinball Athletes; sanctions competitive pinball tournaments; resumed sanctioning events in August per Colin's discussion
International Federation of Pinball Associations; governing body for tournament rules including play-on malfunction rulings
International Federation of Pinball Players; sanctioning body for competitive pinball; IFPA World Championship mentioned; IFPA videos referenced for graphic design
International Federation of Pinball Association; manages championship rankings and series
International Federation of Pinball Associations; pinball tournament sanctioning body that Sterling became tournament director for and now serves as Georgia state director
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced for player rankings in context of Ryan's rental rate discussions
International Flipper Pinball Association; tournament sanctioning body responsible for WPPR (World Pinball Player Rankings); mentioned regarding tournament hiatus and point decay
International Federation of Pinball players; sanctions tournaments; maintains world rankings (Eric Stone #4); World Championship held biannually in rotating locations
Referenced in context of 'IFPA racket' and Vice Presidency discussion (appears to be humorous criticism)
International Flipper Pinball Association that tracks competitive rankings (WPPR points); Chris Ward earned 41.84 points from the 24-hour challenge
International Flipper Pinball Association; oversees competitive pinball rankings and tournament sanctions; has women's advisory board
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh and Zach Sharp involved with tournament organization and rule enforcement
Mentioned implicitly through competitive context; community tournament organization
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh Sharp serves as co-organizer; body organizing competitive pinball with rankings/tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association, oversees World Pinball Player Rankings (WPPR) and competitive pinball governance
International Federation of Pinball Associations; manages world rankings and tournament structure; Raymond is #1 ranked player
International Federation of Pinball Associations; referenced in industry context (not explicitly discussed in this episode).
Referenced in context of tournament play and competitive pinball
International Flipper Pinball Association, organization tracking competitive rankings (Tim Sexton ranked 86th)
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizes world championships and state competitions; Josh Roger Sharpe serves as President
International Flipper Pinball Association; partnering with Stern on Rewards Program and circuit events
Implied through references to competitive play and tournament-level game design discussion
International Federation of Pinball Players, sanctioning body for competitive pinball
Implied pinball tournament organization structure referenced in competitive context
International Federation of Pinball Associations; sanctioning body for North American Championships and Women's World Championships tournament
International Flipper Pinball Association, organizer of the 2018-19 North American Championships and Women's World Championships featured in this coverage
International Federation of Pinball Associations organizing the 2018 National and Women's World Championships
International Flipper Pinball Association; runs competitive pinball championships and tournaments.
International Flipper Pinball Association; issuing first quarterly transparency report
International Federation of Pinball Associations; sanctioning body for competitive pinball tournaments including the inaugural Women's State Pinball Championship
International Flipper Pinball Association; 2020 world championship rescheduled to November, tentatively in Illinois
International Flipper Pinball Association; tracks player rankings (WPPR) including Colin (#20), Ron (249)
International Federation of Pinball Players; governs world rankings and major championship structure
International Flipper Pinball Association, sanctioning body for 2018 National and Women's World Championships
International Flipper Pinball Association; competitive organization referenced in broader industry context.
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; requires 16+ participants for private location tournaments to be IFPA-qualified
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced in context of competitive pinball community
International Federation of Pinball Associations; sanctions official pinball tournaments that Peter and David organize in Alaska.
Pinball rankings organization; Tim mentioned ranking of 11,200; referenced in context of competitive standings
International Flipper Pinball Association; hosts the 2018 National and Women's World Championships
International Federation of Pinball Arts, implementing rule changes for 2023 regarding tournament point scoring
International Federation of Pinball Athletes; organizing body for 2018 National and Women's World Championships
International Federation of Pinball Associations, organizing 2018 National and Women's World Championships
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizing body for tournament divisions (Open) and qualifying rounds
International Flipper Pinball Association governing competitive pinball rankings and championships
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizing body for the Pin-Masters tournament
International Federation of Pinball Associations; issued rule changes in 2024 affecting tournament scheduling, double-play restrictions, and side event eligibility; changes announced in Discord and pending website posting
International Flipper Pinball Association hosting Heads-Up Pinball Championship event
International Federation of Pinball Associations; governs competitive pinball and WPPR rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizes 2018 National and Women's World Championships; maintains WPPR rankings and bracket management
International Flipper Pinball Association organizing 2018 National and Women's World Championships
International Federation of Pinball Associations; tournament organizer with live bracket updates on website
International Federation of Pinball Players, sanctioning body for women's world championships
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages World Championships and WPPR ratings system that streamer seeks visibility on
International Flipper Pinball Association; tournament organizer for Open World Championship with nearly 100,000 ranked players
International Flipper Pinball Association; membership approaching 100,000; tournament ranking/tracking organization; membership criteria includes having played tournament games within 36-month rolling period
International Federation of Pinball Players; sanctions competitive tournaments and rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association, Josh Sharp serves as President
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizer of Open World Championship tournament
International Flipper Pinball Association, organizer of North American Championships and Women's World Championships
International Federation of Pinball Associations; mentioned regarding tournament sanctioning
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages competitive rankings; Brian's profile checked for competitive history
International Federation of Pinball Players; organizes competitive pinball championships
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizes world championships and awards Canadian exemption spots for international tournaments
International Federation of Pinball Players, referenced in context of competitive tournament structure
International Flipper Pinball Association - hosts Heads-Up Pinball Championship mentioned in video title
International Federation of Pinball Association; organizes the North American Championships and Women's World Championships
International Federation of Pinball Associations; runs event points ranking system; broader organizational goals than PAPA; currently run by Josh Sharpe
International Flipper Pinball Association; governance organization involving Joshua and Zachary Sharpe
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizes world championship tournaments; Martin Wiest qualified for 2009 IFPA World Championships
International Flipper Pinball Association; Eric Stone won IFPA 17 World Championship in Fort Myers
International Flipper Pinball Association; speaker serves as Rhode Island representative
International Flipper Pinball Association; Grant and Stern planning to work together on tournaments and events; awards world ranking points through organized play
International Federation of Pinball Associations; manages World Pinball Player Rankings (WPPR)
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball rankings; Danny Teaches is women's world champion under this system
International Federation of Pinball Associations; context for Danielle Peck's world ranking as female player
International Federation of Pinball Associations; governs WPPR rankings and point distribution; ordered retroactive Super League point purge through director Josh Sharp
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages WPPR ranking system used in competitive tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains competitive rankings that Eric Wagensoner is part of
International Flipper Pinball Association; Brian O'Neal is described as top IFPA player
International Flipper Pinball Association; users can link IFPA player numbers to Scorebit profiles
International Federation of Pinball Players; maintains world rankings (WPPR); Escher recently achieved #1 ranking
International Federation of Pinball Associations - ranking/rating system referenced for player skill assessment
International Federation of Pinball Players, organization for tournament rankings
International Federation of Pinball Administration; maintains competitive player rankings referenced in stream
International Flipper Pinball Association - awards WPPR (World Pinball Player Rankings) points based on tournament performance and field size.
Tournament organization; George plans to attend World Championships in Florida
International Federation of Pinball Players; challenges referenced and executed during stream
International Flipper Pinball Association; top 50 players referenced as enjoying Willy Wonka game
International Federation of Pinball Players; tracks competitive rankings and tournament results; Ralph has active profile with ranking 8,107th worldwide
International Flipper Pinball Association; tournament ranking system; discussed in context of competitive play
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctioning body for tournaments covered in episode; hosts North American Pinball Championship
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctioning body for tournaments including North American Championship and state championships
International Flipper Pinball Association; WPPR tournament approvals and results to be covered by revived NYC Pin Pod
International Flipper Pinball Association, manages WPPR rankings and tournament calendar
International Flipper Pinball Association; game references IFPA tournament mode for balanced competition
International Flipper Pinball Association organizing the Pin-Masters tournament and maintaining player rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; tournament scheduled to run concurrently with DeadFlip stream
International Flipper Pinball Association; points system and rankings system driving competitive intensity in pinball community.
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages WPPR rankings and world championship tournament
International Federation of Pinball Players; organizes competitive pinball rankings and tournaments like Pinburgh.
Referenced for ranking scores that fluctuate based on tournament participation
International Flipper Pinball Association organizing tournament structure and rankings
International Federation of Pinball Associations hosting national finals competition simultaneous with DeadFlip broadcast
International Federation of Pinball Players; organizes tournament calendar with multiple venue stops
International Federation of Pinball Associations; sponsoring the tournament at Deadflip
International Federation of Pinball Athletes; tournament organization for ranking points
Tournament organization; implied through discussion of DQ rules and tournament play standards
International Flipper Pinball Association, website malfunctioning preventing lower thirds display
International Flipper Pinball Association; hosts tournaments; Jack Danger and associates competed in IFPA event at Brixie's
International Federation of Pinball Arts - tournament circuit referenced for monthly events in Chicago area
International Flipper Pinball Association sponsoring tournament at Dead Flip studio
International Flipper Pinball Association; organization Josh Sharp serves as President of, which maintains WPPR rankings
International Federation of Pinball Associations; manages WPPR ranking system that recently changed
International Federation of Pinball Associations; tournament explicitly stated as ineligible for IFPA ranking
International Federation of Pinball Associations - organizes competitive pinball rankings and tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; operates world rankings and tournament system; DeadFlip competes in IFPA tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball with standardized rules, tournament sanctioning, and world rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages tournament registration, WPPR scoring system, and tournament rules; has no formal vetting for TD registration
Competitive pinball organization; mentioned in context of tournament play (Pro Edition rules)
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains world rankings where Steven Bowden ranks top 12-13
International Flipper Pinball Association; Stone Army members must organize official IFPA tournaments monthly or every 6-8 weeks
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctioned pinball returning August 1, 2021
Pinball tournament organization maintaining Hot Wheels challenge information on their website
International Flipper Pinball Association; context of non-sanctioned break mentioned by speaker
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; competitive pinball circuit; mentioned as inactive for approximately one year during podcast recording
International Flipper Pinball Association—primary sanctioning body for competitive pinball tournaments globally. Resumed operations after 16-month hiatus (March 2020–July 2021). Manages WPPR rankings, World Championships (64-player format), and democratic tournament approval infrastructure. Had 3,500 events in 2016 growing to 7,600 in 2019.
International Federation of Pinball, referenced for finding local tournaments (ifpa.com)
International Flipper Pinball Association; collaborating with Papa/Replay Foundation and Stern Pinball on new Stern Pro Circuit starting 2018
International Flipper Pinball Association; announced Challenge Matches format for 2018 allowing head-to-head best-of-seven matches for rating (not WPPR)
International Flipper Pinball Association; competitive pinball governing body; Josh Sharp runs organization; Zach Sharp is VP; ties with Stern growing
International Federation of Pinball Players; governs Whopper Points ranking system; issued new verification requirements for Super League participation
International Flipper Pinball Association, ranks pinball players globally
International Flipper Pinball Association, tracks competitive tournament scoring and player demographics
International Federation of Pinball Associations; handles tournament scoring; Dennis scored zero points at 403 Club monthly tournament
Posted tournament scores; Dennis reviewed their score list to assess competition quality
International Federation of Pinball Players; approved Texas Pinball Festival's emergency tournament format changes
International Federation of Pinball Players; voted to nerf flip frenzy format in 2023
International Flipper Pinball Association, sanctioning the inaugural Women's State Pinball Championship
International Federation of Pinball Associations, sanctions tournaments worth IFPA points
International Pinball Flipper Association; successor to PAPA tournament structure
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh Sharp involved in organization; handles ticket sales and registration for major tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association, governing body for competitive pinball organizing tournaments worldwide and maintaining player rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; issued monthly Player of the Month and Biggest Movers awards
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball with global tournament sanctioning and WPPR rankings
International Federation of Pinball Players; announced $1 endorsement fee for women's WAPR events starting next year to build prize pools.
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizes women's championship tournament.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; ranks players; Zach Sharpe serves as Vice President; collaborates with Stern on Stern Army program
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctioning body for TGP tournaments at Tilt Pinball Open
International Flipper Pinball Association, partnered with Stern to run competition
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for pinball tournaments
Tournament organization; Quality hosted IFPA event in March 2017
International Flipper Pinball Association; Portal hosted Georgia state championships 2019 and hosts satellite tournament events
International Flipper Pinball Association; Rock House is an IFPA Tournament site
International Flipper Pinball Association; Point Break Arcade hosts tournaments for IFPA points
Sanctioning body for tournaments hosted at XUL Beer Company
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctions tournaments held at Cafe One
International Flipper Pinball Association; suspended tournament sanctioning and WPPR point awards worldwide due to pandemic
International Flipper Pinball Association - competitive pinball organization
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball; operates IFPA World Championships and maintains WPPR ranking system
International Flipper Pinball Association; leadership (Josh and Zach Sharpe) featured in magazine
International Flipper Pinball Association; administering rewards program and player rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctions pinball tournaments at event
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains WPPR ranking system with ~30,000 registered players, organizes world championships and tournaments globally
International Flipper Pinball Association, officially launched April 2006 to promote competitive pinball worldwide, jointly run by Roger Sharpe and Steve Epstein
International Flipper Pinball Association; established by Josh Sharpe, Roger Sharpe, and Steve Epstein; driving tournament expansion and WPPR ranking system
International Federation of Pinball Associations; sanctioned tournaments at Grand OGRE
International Federation of Pinball Players; sanctions monthly tournaments at Flip Side
International Federation of Pinball Associations; founded by Josh Sharpe to promote competitive pinball worldwide
International Flipper Pinball Association; tournament used IFPA-standard 100% TGP format and IFPA player seeding.
International Flipper Pinball Association; created WPPR rankings in April 2005 and established annual World's Greatest Pinball Player award
International Federation of Pinball Aggregators; Josh Sharpe serves as director
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh is head; projected to hit 10,000 sanctioned tournaments in 2023
Sanctioning body for pinball tournaments at Yegpin
International Federation of Pinball Associations, sanctioning tournament at the event
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; sanctioning body tracking tournament growth
International Federation of Pinball Players; sanctions tournaments
International Federation of Pinball Administration; organizing Best Game tournament at After Party
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains tournament rankings (WPPR/Whopper points) referenced for Cale and Rachel's competitive positions
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages tournament sanctioning, whopper points system, and competitive infrastructure
International Flipper Pinball Association; potentially sanctioning the tournament where Elf machine was removed
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; sanctions tournaments at YEGPIN
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages tournament sanctions and player rankings
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; tournaments resuming post-pandemic per author
International Flipper Pinball Association; Rock Fantasy hosts official tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; promotional materials for membership referenced in outdated flyers shipped with Stern machines
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh Sharp involved in IFPA work as part of his pinball giving-back efforts
International Federation of Pinball Players; NEPL withdrew due to rule changes requiring 50% of games at single location
International Flipper Pinball Association; partners with Stern on Stern Rewards Program
International Flipper Pinball Association; partner with Stern on Rewards Program
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; referenced for sanctioned tournaments at The Pinball Asylum
Sanction body for tournaments; Shortstop hosts monthly IFPA-sanctioned events
International Federation of Pinball Players; The Basement hosts IFPA-sanctioned tournaments
International Federation of Pinball Athletes; sanctions Major tournaments and maintains WPPR rankings
International Federation of Pinball Associations, governing body for competitive pinball tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; one player in the league is ranked in top 200
International Federation of Pinball Associations; maintains global player rankings; Arvid Flygar ranked 3rd
International Federation of Pinball Artists; recently changed tournament structure to top 15 events instead of top 20
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctioning body for international pinball competition
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced for player profile content that Tim Sexton critiques as absurd
International Federation of Pinball (de facto sanctioning body); implemented dollar-fee system in 2018; manages WPPR rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; central governing body for competitive pinball; maintains standardized rules, world rankings (WPPR), and tournament calendar at ifpa.org
International Flipper Pinball Association; Skillshare has hosted 3 sanctioned IFPA events
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains rankings (top 100 overall and women's) used for judge eligibility in Pinball Awards
International Flipper Pinball Association; originally founded in 1990s, defunct by mid-1990s, revived by Josh Sharp and his father Roger Sharp in 2006 to manage WPPR rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains player rankings determining World Championship qualification and Epstein Cup roster selection
Organization hosting World Championships that will be streamed by Carl D'Angelo; one host planning to watch from booth
International Flipper Pinball Association; president reportedly gave 'don't be a wuss' response to supplemental lighting question
International Flipper Pinball Association; rules referenced for tournament play; potential feature integration for PinQuest discussed
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced in context of tournament organization and competitive play
International Federation of Pinball Associations. Sanctioning body for tournament points. Reopened in August 2021 after COVID closure, enabling WPPR rankings.
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced in context of Jeff Teolis's presidential candidacy and potential format changes based on community feedback
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned by Jeff as his responsibility separate from Macho's presidential ambitions
International Flipper Pinball Association; co-founded/rebirthed by Steve Epstein and Roger Sharp; organizes modern competitive pinball globally
International Federation of Pinball, maintains player ratings and rankings referenced throughout interview
International Flipper Pinball Association, organizes world championships and competitive events globally, membership grown from ~25,000 to ~100,000 players
International Federation of Pinball Associations; growth metrics referenced for competitive player tracking
International Flipper Pinball Association; World Championships mentioned as June 2025 event; EPC is one of five pinball majors.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; tracks player rankings (WPPR)
International Flipper Pinball Association; the governing body for competitive pinball with ranking and tournament validation systems
International Federation of Pinball Associations, manages competitive rankings and circuit finals
International Flipper Pinball Association; co-manages Stern Pro Circuit with Stern and Papa
International Federation of Pinball Players; facing organizational criticism regarding Josh Sharp's leadership; created Women's Advisory Board in 2019; sanctioned world championships and circuit events.
International Flipper Pinball Association; sets tournament rules (10% minimum finals requirement); Brian Dye serves as West Virginia representative
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; manages world rankings, championship events, tournament approvals, and membership
International Federation of Pinball Players; Zach Sharp serves as Vice President; maintains competitive rankings and statistics
International Federation of Pinball Players; manages rankings, circuit events, tournament sanctioning
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organization tracking competitive pinball rankings and sanctioning tournaments David participated in
International Federation of Pinball Players, Josh Sharp serves as outgoing president
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced as 'shut down' during COVID-19, noting ICR (Internet Connected Ranking) as alternative competitive format
International Flipper Pinball Association; Elwin had to bow out of IFPA 14; mentioned in context of tournament format changes
International Federation of Pinball Artists - rankings system where Miller is top 200
International Federation of Pinball Players, governing body for competitive pinball
International Federation of Pinball Players; governing body for competitive pinball; coordinates state-level tournaments and directors
International Flipper Pinball Association; hosts official tournament rankings; mentioned as framework for growing Columbia's competitive pinball scene
International Federation of Pinball Associations; maintains point system, rulebook, and tournament database
International Federation of Pinball Associations; manages world rankings and tournament sanctions
International Federation of Pinball Associations, runs World Championship rankings and selection process
International pinball organization that introduced prize money to European tournaments in 2023
International Flipper Pinball Association; rebooted in 2006 to rank competitive players; has women's divisions and rankings; historical organization from earlier era
International Federation of Pinball Arts. Referenced in context of Springfield running 'the most events we've ever had ever for ifba this year' with leagues and tournaments.
International competitive pinball ranking body; Don ranked 42nd globally
International Flipper Pinball Association; Jamie and Rachel discussing concerns that IFPA tournaments and WPPR points create anxiety for new/developing players
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned in context of OBX incident and boycott discussion; manages tournament sanctioning and rankings
International Federation of Pinball Players; mentioned as co-organizer of event
International Federation of Pinball Associations; co-sponsor of championship event
International Flipper Pinball Association; PAPA 21 designated as IFPA major
International Federation of Pinball Associations; manages tournament registration, rules, WPPR point systems; provides website for players to search tournaments in their area
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages competitive rankings and tournament organization; Stern's casting call for Shoopies directed through IFPA website
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh Sharp serves as president
International Federation of Pinball Associations; partnered with American Pinball for Hot Wheels challenge series; maintains competitive tournament structure
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh Sharp serves as President
International Flipper Pinball Association; stopped sanctioning tournaments in March 2020, resumed August 2021 after 15-month stoppage
International Flipper Pinball Association; Tom used IFPA rewards to upgrade from JP Pro to JP Premium
International Federation of Pinball Associations; organizes competitive pinball tournaments and ranking system (WPPR).
International Federation of Pinball Players; manages rankings and tournament sanctioning; had Super League controversy regarding geographic/state-based scoring.
International Federation of Pinball Players; organizes state/provincial finals and Nationals tournament
International Flipper Pinball Association; implementing 2025 rules changes including hybrid best game category; sanctioning state finals and nationals
International Federation of Pinball Associations; reopening tournament sanctioning August 1, 2021; responsible for banning Stu McVicker
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; sanctioned the North American Championship Series tournament
International Flipper Pinball Association; coordinated free virtual pinball access for members during lockdown
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body that made decision to suspend event sanctioning through end of March 2020; runs ranking system and major championships.
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains player rankings; source of Davidson's #1 ranking; runs World Championships
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh (president, referenced as point of escalation for misconduct); Women's Advisory Board developing resources for TDs and diversity initiatives
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains player rankings (WPPR); Johnny ranked 88 in early 2020; only top 20 events count toward rating
International Flipper Pinball Association; co-founded by Roger Sharp and Steve Epstein; oversees competitive pinball
International Federation of Pinball Players; organizes World Championships and rated tournaments; Cabin Fever hosts IFPA 15 pre-event
International Flipper Pinball Association; suspended tournaments in 2020 due to COVID-19
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains competitive rankings (Teolis ranked 89th globally); now has 63,000+ registered players; basis for competitive pinball community structure.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; manages world rankings; referenced for competitive player rankings and tournament endorsement
International Federation of Pinball Athletes; sanctioned Pinball Profile World Tour events with WPPR rankings
International Federation of Pinball Arts; governs world championships and player rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; IFPA 17 tentatively scheduled for Florida; IFPA 18 scheduled for Germany next year (from 2021 timeline)
International Flipper Pinball Association managing tournament rankings and WPPR points; at 40% regional readiness for reopening at time of recording (COVID era)
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; sanctioning body for competitive pinball; had been closed for 16+ months; reopening tournaments effective August 1, 2021 after board vote by state/provincial/country representatives
International Federation of Pinball Players, manages tournament rankings and state/provincial championships
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains competitive rankings; Paul's name visible on top charts despite age 14
International Flipper Pinball Association; provides tournament rankings and distributed ~$70,000 in state championship prize money
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; Josh Sharp serves as president; maintains WPPR rankings, ruleset documentation (ifpatimball.com/rules), tournament calendar/results approval system.
International Federation of Pinball Players; 16-year-old organization coordinating tournaments, rankings (WPPR), and competitive play. Josh Sharp co-organizer; Brian Shepard president
International Federation of Pinball Associations, governing body for competitive pinball rankings and championships
International Federation of Pinball Arts; maintains player rankings where Cassidy ranks highly
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball with ~100,000 players, 3,000+ sanctioned events annually across 30+ countries.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; reported to have over 100,000 unique players in competitive history
International Flipper Pinball Association, recently implemented euro fee in Europe, manages world rankings and sanctioning
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; implements rule changes 6.0 including flip frenzy nerfs and player efficiency system
International Flipper Pinball Association. Bowen is two-time IFPA champion. Indisc and other majors contribute IFPA ranking points.
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctioning body for competitive pinball; tracks player statistics and tournament data
International Flipper Pinball Association; governs competitive pinball, maintains player rankings (WPPR), sets tournament rules; multiple winners discuss potential rule changes.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; oversees WPPR rankings and tournament governance.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; Scorbit is now major sponsor; supports tournament director infrastructure.
International Federation of Pinball Afficionados; Catherine Carr is coordinating an IFPA-sanctioned tournament at Joseph Brandt Museum for December 21st.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; sets tournament rules; IFPA 19 event scheduled shortly after episode recording
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned in context of WPPR ratings and governance
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; Roger wanted Steve Epstein to lead it; eventually merged with existing tournament infrastructure with Steve's full involvement
International Flipper Pinball Association; suspended WPPR competitive points during COVID-19
International Federation of Pinball Associations; referenced as organizing competitive pinball tournaments and player rankings.
International Flipper Pinball Association; provides tournament format listings referenced by Matthews for event planning
International Flipper Pinball Association, governing body for competitive pinball with WPPR rankings, implementing prize pool increases
International Federation of Pinball Players; oversees tournament circuits, rankings (WPPR), state championships, and major event hosting criteria.
Organization that certified pinball contests contributing to Twin Galaxies leaderboards; referenced as one of multiple event organizers affecting score standardization challenges.
International Federation of Pinball Associations; elevated INDISC to Major championship status; majors award 1.5x WPPR points
International Federation of Pinball Associations; Josh Sharp serves as President; manages world championship rankings (WPPR), state/provincial championships, and tournament infrastructure.
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh Sharp working in leadership capacity; mentioned in context of increasing pinball competition awareness
International Flipper Pinball Association; has gained over 40,000 new members in past 4 years; tracks WPPR rankings and sanctions tournaments
International Federation of Pinball Players; membership grew from ~23,000 to 61,000+ in approximately 4 years per Jeff's account
International Federation of Pinball Players; Teolis references IFPA stats showing growth in new players and tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; Josh Sharp is organizer; maintains tournament rankings and world championship circuit
International Flipper Pinball Association; referenced for Will Kruse's ranking in Tennessee
International Flipper Pinball Association, runs WPPR ranking system and sanctions tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; sets tournament standards, scoring rules, WPPR ranking system
International Federation of Pinball Associations; grew to 66,000 players in 2018 under Josh Sharp's IFPA presidency
International Flipper Pinball Association; organizes competitive tournaments and rankings; referenced as growing competitive player base
International Federation of Pinball Associations; Pinburgh divisions now based on IFPA rankings; tournament results submitted to IFPA with requirement for IFPA numbers at registration
International Federation of Pinball Associations; Ed Jardina developed official app
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages WPPR player ratings; receives tournament results from TDs; has specific formatting requirements for name data and tie-breaking calculations.
International Federation of Pinball Players; membership grew from 23,000 to 62,000 per Jeff Teolis
International Flipper Pinball Association; operates ranking system and statistics used by MyBookie for odds-setting
International Federation of Pinball Players, Josh Sharp's organization structured as for-profit LLC, manages Whopper ranking system
International Flipper Pinball Association; manages world rankings (WPPR/Whopper system); website administered by Brian Shepard; recently upgraded to Whopper 5.0 ranking system
International Flipper Pinball Association; governing body for competitive pinball with 73,000+ registered players; undergoing leadership transition
International Federation of Pinball Administrators; maintains tournament manager systems tracking women's tournament data
International Federation of Pinball Associations; Vermont is state rep; state reps gather to discuss organizational changes with new president coming in 2020
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned as growing in membership with diverse demographics (men, women, children).
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned for player rankings and competitive circuit
International Pinball Flipper Association; successor to PAPA tournament system
International Federation of Pinball Players; runs ranked tournaments and maintains WPPR rankings; traditional competitive structure that Howdy Partner provides alternative to
Modern professional pinball tournament organization; successor to PAPA; run today by Josh Sharp and associated with his leadership
International Flipper Pinball Association; co-created by Sharpe and Steve Epstein; later resurrected by Sharpe's sons Josh and Zach; enables cross-era tournament play
International Flipper Pinball Association; provides tournament legitimacy, structure, and support for new event organizers; volunteer-run organization
International Flipper Pinball Association; competitive governing body for pinball tournaments and rankings
International Flipper Pinball Association; designated INDISC as first major tournament of the year; implementing 2024 rule changes about simultaneous tournaments
International Flipper Pinball Association; Gem City Pinball tournaments are IFPA-sanctioned; league itself remains non-IFPA
International Flipper Pinball Association; sanctioning body for competitive pinball; implemented new Matchplay formats; held World Championship tournaments in 2022.
International Flipper Pinball Association; implementing 5.8 WPPR scoring system changes; managing international tournament fees; monitoring opportunity inequality in rankings
Suspended operations during COVID pandemic; referenced as period when tournament play was unavailable
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains Rookie of the Year award; sanctions tournaments; Josh Sharp involved in decision-making; calendar tracks District 82 events
International Flipper Pinball Association; governs pinball tournaments and competitive play
International Flipper Pinball Association partnering with Stern on Rewards Program and player qualification eligibility
Posting announcement about Stern Rewards Program addition
Organization that ran heads-up challenges format that inspired Twitch battles concept
International Flipper Pinball Association; mentioned as having 'wound up operations,' shifting competitive pinball online
International Flipper Pinball Association; leadership (Josh and Zach) mentioned in industry health discussion
First IFPA tournament mentioned as held at O'Hare Hilton; Lyman competed with Leonard
International Flipper Pinball Association; maintains ~70,000 registered tournament players; hosts Pinburgh with ~1,000 competitor spots
International Flipper Pinball Association; praised by Dan Newman for rules, software support, and work maintaining competitive infrastructure
International Flipper Pinball Association; managing competitive tournaments and WPPR rankings; Jeff references IFPA numbers showing growth
[Triage: The data represents growth progression of IFPA membership and tournament infrastructure across an 9-year period from 2017 to 2026.]