Wizards and Warriors
Wizards and Warriors
Podcast Description
🎙️ Wizards & Warriors is your go-to podcast for all things competitive pinball. Hosted by Friscopinball and JL4ND, we delve into the electrifying world of pinball tournaments, player rankings, and the vibrant community that keeps the silver ball rolling.
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the scene, join us as we:
-Analyze major tournaments and local events
-Discuss strategies and gameplay mechanics
-Spotlight top players and rising stars
-Explore the rich history and culture of pinball
-Share tips to elevate your game
-Stay updated with the latest from IFPA!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes central to competitive pinball, including major tournament recaps, gameplay strategies, player rankings, and the cultural background of pinball. Each episode offers specific examples such as detailed breakdowns of tournaments like the PinMasters and discussions on strategies for games like Countdown and World Cup Soccer.
🎙️ Wizards & Warriors is your go-to podcast for all things competitive pinball. Hosted by Friscopinball and JL4ND, we delve into the electrifying world of pinball tournaments, player rankings, and the vibrant community that keeps the silver ball rolling.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the scene, join us as we:
-Analyze major tournaments and local events
-Discuss strategies and gameplay mechanics
-Spotlight top players and rising stars
-Explore the rich history and culture of pinball
-Share tips to elevate your game
-Stay updated with the latest from IFPA!
Master Class Rush: Dominating Competitive Pinball (Stern Rush Strategy Guide) w/ Preston Currie & Gregory Kennedy | Wizards & Warriors
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Wizards and Warriors Master Class series!
We’re kicking off this new series by diving deep into the competitive meta of Stern’s Rush pinball machine. We’re not just playing it—we’re dominating it!
Hosts Frisco Pinball (Hadi) and JL4ND (Joe) are joined by two of the world’s most electrifying competitive players and top-ranked wizards: Preston Currie (IFPA Open Ranking #15) and Gregory Kennedy (IFPA Open Ranking #11).
The masters break down the rules, the shots, the mode stacks, and the secrets to consistently winning matches on this high-octane machine in tournament play. Get ready for an episode that will turn your good game into a Grand Champion performance!
TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00:15 – Introduction to MasterClass
- 0:01:15 – Meet the Masters: Preston Currie and Gregory Kennedy
- 0:05:50 – Diving into Stern’s Rush
- 0:06:51 – First Impressions of Rush
- 0:11:21 – Basics of Rush (Modes, Multiballs, etc.)
- 0:14:43 – Strategizing for High Scores
- 0:19:17 – Ball One Strategies (Record Colors, Modes, etc.)
- 0:26:04 – Right Ramp Flipper Shot Placement
- 0:27:06 – Miscellaneous Shots and Mode/Multiplier Discussion
- 0:30:51 – Ideal Path/Playthrough with Mode Stacking and Combo Utilization
- 0:47:12 – Home vs. Competitive Play Adjustments
- 0:52:07 – Ball 3 Comeback Strategies
- 0:57:36 – Pro vs. Premium Strategies
- 1:01:43 – Mastering the Lower Playfield Techniques
- 01:06:10 – Additional Advanced Strategies (Headlong Flight Multiball)
- 01:13:08 – Thank You & Outro
Resources and Community
- A special thanks to Preston Currie and Gregory Kennedy for sharing their deep knowledge!
- A huge thank you to Noah Crable for compiling the comprehensive Rush rules guide on TiltForums. Read Noah’s guide here: Rush Rulesheet
- For a great beginner guide, check out Rayday’s “Baby’s First Rush” tutorial: Rayday’s Tutorial
- Watch the video version for shot markups and tele-strating!
- Follow Wizards and Warriors on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms.
- Get involved with your local pinball scene and help grow the community!
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