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The Sanctum 24-Hour Battle Continues as: THE FINAL STAND!

UPDATE:

Registration (Round Zero) begins on July 11 at 11am. There will be 100 open spots to grab. Good Luck.
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It was thought that the 24-Hour Final Battle was over when the announcement hit that there would be no event this year at The Sanctum.

“Not so fast, my friend!” —Lee Corso

The Players who have competed in all 10 years of The 24-Hours at The Sanctum, the New England Pinball League, and Funspot Arcade have announced a continuation of the spirit of the Final Battle, now called THE FINAL STAND! The setting will now be at the legendary Funspot Arcade in Laconia New Hampshire.

Parody Card: Arcade Vulture 3

Pinball, Parody Cards

One of the banes of an arcade operator, this evolved form of perpetrator can call on others to rifle through coin slots.

5-7-3 Take Highest Score! [Police Force]

Pinball, Video, Gameplay, Tournaments, Williams, FWB Appearances

Here is a time when I could definitely say I was “LOCKED IN” or “IN THE ZONE” while playing pinball. At District 82 Arcade, it’s me vs. Police Force with the “TAKE HIGHEST SCORE” challenge set to 8 ramps in a row. Also, JACKPOT is lit. 8 consecutive ramps needed to win the game.

Parody Card: Arcade Vulture 2

Pinball, Parody Cards

With double-barreled action, this creature searches for coins with twice the efficiency.

Scene Tour: Past Times Arcade

Pinball, Video, Arcades, Locations

S1ckH4ndsRBN tours Past Times Arcade in Girard, Ohio. It’s the host of the upcoming Steel City Mega Match Play Tournament, one of the new Stern Pro Circuit Events for this year to be held March 27 – 29, 2026.

Parody Card: Arcade Vulture

Pinball, Parody Cards

You’ve seen these offenders. Often digging into coin slots, trying to find free money. Why don’t you just pay to play a game for a change?

Parody Card: Arcade Panhandler 2

Pinball, Parody Cards

Uh Oh! It looks like the Panhandler has leveled up! This one is a tad more aggressive with its attacks. Defeat it to continue having fun in the arcade.

Parody Card: Arcade Panhandler

Pinball, Parody Cards

Have you ever encountered one of these specimen? If you have spent a decent amount of time in an arcade or a bar, or a bar with an arcade in it, I’ll bet that you have.

Rachel Ristow and Ladies Flip Wisconsin on PBS Wisconsin

Pinball, Video, Arcades, Interview, Locations

Hey, look! It’s another great pinball feature as now PBS Wisconsin gets the memo about how great pinball is. They spotlight Ladies Flip Wisconsin and Diamond Plate Arcade located near the City of De Pere.