The Cramers Pinball Tournament (an IFPA endorsed competition) was run and won, and boy, did we have a lot of fun!
The competition was stacked with players from all age groups and experience. The wizards all had a crack on the Cashbox Amusements supplied Metallica Premium Road Case and AC/DC Luci pinball machines to qualify for the top eight and the finals. The play was frenetic and exciting – lots of bumping, slamming and tilting going on. To ensure the crowd could enjoy watching the pinball action from the comfort of the Cramer’s Hotel lounge chairs, a camera was rigged up to the overhead projector – a stroke of genius.
The tournament generated lots of interest in the media, from local newspapers, websites, radio stations, and even national commercial TV stations! The Channel 7 morning show, Sunrise, had a cameraman videoing all of the action for a segment on the show the following morning. Watch the video (at the bottom of this article), which also features an interview with tournament director, Scott Kellett.
Like all good things, the tournament had to come to and end. Congratulations to Greg Quinn on becoming the inaugural Cramers Pinball Tournament winner. To all the other participants, well done for playing hard! We get the feeling that the pointy end of the winner’s circle is going to become crowded in upcoming competitions.
These tournaments don’t just spontaneously appear out of nowhere. There are hard working people behind the scenes that make it all happen. It’s people like Scott Kellett that should be applauded and recognised, so for that, we thank you Scott, for a job well done. A big thank you to Cashbox Amusements for the all important pinball machines, and last, but by all means not least, Cramer’s Hotel for having us at their venue. Can’t wait to participate at the next Cramers Pinball tournament – speaking of which, keep July 28 free!
The Tournament Control deck – let the registration begin!
The tournament area is abuzz!
Even the menu gets the pinball treatment! Anyone for some TNT Wedges?
Oo’er, the prizes!
The Cashbox Amusements supplied Metallica table!
Getting in a bit of practice before the tournament.
The Wal Dickie Lego Pinball – I hope Stern make this one!
Great recognition from the Cramers Pinball Tournament!
Scott Kellett calls for the official start of the tournament!
Dr Curlytek (Stacey Borg) gets flippin on AC/DC Luci
More tournament flipper action on AC/DC Luci.
National broadcaster, Channel 7, getting up close and personal!
Teenage pinball sensation, Jordan Tredaway showing everyone how Metallica should be played!
Yours truly’s fancy footwork being videoed
Announcing the finalists!
Nick Hamhougias bumps his way to the top 4 finalists!
A top 4 finish for Jordan Tredaway – a future Australian pinball champion in the making!
The top 4 [L to R]: Jordan Tredaway, Brian Shleibs, Nick Hamhougias, Greg Quinn
Cramers Pinball Tournament winner: Greg Quinn
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