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International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) â Official Update
The competitive flippers were on fire this week as players across the community battled for rank, reputation, and the race toward Player of the Year. Season 1, Week 1 delivered one of the most exciting openings in recent IFPA historyâpacked with newcomers, leaderboard earthquakes, and a stunning performance from the reigning king himself.
Participation Hits New Heights
This weekâs event brought 320 unique players to the leaderboardâeach submitting at least one score and helping fuel some of the tightest competition we’ve seen so far.
Even more exciting, we welcomed 156 brand-new players to the official IFPA ranking board! Whether you’re a long-time pinball diehard or a first-time competitor, the IFPA community is absolutely thrilled to see the growth and energy pouring into Season 1.
Biggest Rank Risers: The Players Who Climbed the Mountain
These competitors didnât just playâthey ascended. These are the players who improved their standings the most this week:
Top Rank Improvements
Speegle â skyrocketed up 8 positions (49th âž 41st)
Wizard626 â jumped 3 positions (11th âž 8th)
MeximusPrime â climbed 2 positions (29th âž 27th)
Rjm-25 â climbed 2 positions (36th âž 34th)
Rob-A-Dob64 â climbed 2 positions (39th âž 37th)
N3CR0P57 â climbed 2 positions (50th âž 48th)
Speegleâs surge was the clear standoutâan 8-spot leap that set the tone for the week.
Biggest Rank Drops: The Tough-Luck Week
Every competition has its heartbreak stories. These players took the hardest hits on the leaderboard:
Top Rank Drops
briguy3133 â down 3 positions (35th âž 38th)
kaoticBPR â down 3 positions (44th âž 47th)
Davelb â down 2 positions (8th âž 10th)
LegendsPinball4K â down 2 positions (23rd âž 25th)
B_Jezz â down 2 positions (26th âž 28th)
bruno1171 â down 2 positions (33rd âž 35th)
StopNudgingMe â down 2 positions (42nd âž 44th)
rizzo1722 â down 2 positions (47th âž 49th)
joemiller6packkiller â down 2 positions (48th âž 50th)
But donât count anyone outâthereâs a lot of season left, and this community is known for dramatic comebacks.
King of the Hill: MadBenHen Dominates Week 1
The spotlight belongs to MadBenHen, who not only took the crown for Top Player of Season 1 Week 1, but currently sits proudly at overall rank #1.
Heâs now the early favorite in the race for Player of the Year, and if this momentum keeps up, challengers will need their A-game to dethrone him.
What a Start to Season 1!
Between expanded participation, huge rank swings, and a competitive fire that shows no signs of slowing down, Week 1 proved that this season could be one of the most electrifying in IFPAâs history.
Stay tuned for next weekâs breakdownânew scores and new leaderboard surprises are guaranteed! Until thenâ¦Keep flipping. Keep climbing. And chase that #1 spot!
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