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JS John Sosoka
Beyond Pinball

Pinball Collection

Tracking my favorite machines, high scores, and tournament play. Because sometimes the best way to debug is to tilt.

IFPA Player Profile

International Flipper Pinball Association

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Events

55th

Best Finish

2.13

Career Points

Highest Rank

The Collection

Favorite

Williams • 1997 • Medieval Fantasy

Castle-destroying action with multiball madness. One of the most beloved pinball machines of all time.

High Score

Plays

342

Favorite Features

Castle DestructionRoyal Madness MultiballTroll Bombs
Owned

Bally • 1995 • Alien Invasion

Save Earth from Martian invasion! Features a iconic flying saucer and explosive gameplay.

High Score

Plays

287

Favorite Features

5-Way ComboSuper JackpotTotal Annihilation
Favorite

Bally • 1992 • Comedy Horror

The best-selling pinball machine of all time. Visit the mansion and meet the family.

High Score

Plays

156

Favorite Features

The MansionThing FlipsTour the Mansion
Wishlist

Bally • 1993 • Sci-Fi Mystery

Journey into the unknown with one of the most complex and rewarding pinball machines ever made.

High Score

Plays

203

Favorite Features

Powerball ManiaLost in the ZoneClock Millions

The Tilt Philosophy

Pinball teaches lessons no coding bootcamp can: managing chaos, timing under pressure, and knowing when to nudge without tilting. Also, the sound design is way better than compiler errors.