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!
🎓 MasterClass: Batman 66 (Stern) — High-Level Competitive Pinball Strategy
Welcome to Wizards and Warriors: MasterClass, hosted by Frisco Pinball and JL4ND, where elite competitive pinball strategy is broken down for tournament play.
In this episode, we dive deep into Stern’s Batman 66 — one of the most complex, multiplier-driven machines ever coded. This is not casual advice. Joining us is Roland Nadeau, world-class competitive player and Top 100 IFPA-ranked competitor, who walks us through high-level tournament strategies, villain prioritization, and how elite players build billion-point games on Batman ’66.
🦇 What You’ll Learn:
• The optimal Ball 1 path that sets up billion-point games
• How to stack shot, playfield, main channel, and King Tut multipliers
• Why Bookworm, Mr. Freeze, and King Tut are critical in competition
• When to stack multiball — and when it actively hurts you
• Smart Ball 3 comeback strategies when you’re behind
• Hidden value in Egghead modes, gadgets, combos, and mystery awards
If Batman ’66 feels overwhelming or chaotic in tournaments, this episode provides a clear competitive roadmap.
TIMESTAMPS
0:13 – MasterClass intro & Batman ’66 overview
2:04 – Roland Nadeau introduction & competitive pinball journey
6:45 – Batman 66 basic game info & core structure
13:33 – Multipliers explained (Commissioner Gordon, major villain combos)
18:03 – Joker mode & massive scoring potential
19:37 – Villain multiball qualification & stacking
25:46 – Minor villains explained & strategy
28:18 – Freezing timers & why Mr. Freeze is overpowered
29:43 – Main Channel strategy & TV switching
32:36 – Ball save discussion
33:24 – Skill shots, mystery awards & bonus X value
39:54 – Bat-Turn mode & playfield multiplier setup
42:00 – Ball 1 tournament strategy (step-by-step)
51:21 – Minor villain wizard modes
53:10 – Gadget usage & common mistakes
57:12 – Tournament adjustments & machine variance
1:00:58 – Ball 3 comeback strategies
1:03:58 – Egghead strategy
1:07:12 – Shame multiball & safety plays
1:10:33 – When NOT to stack multiball
1:12:03 – Elite stacking concepts & final thoughts
1:19:39 – Thank you & outro
🙏 Thank You!
• A special thanks to Roland Nadeau for sharing his deep knowledge and passion for the game.
• Huge thanks to Colin McAlpine and TiltForums for the Batman ’66 rules guide:
https://tiltforums.com/t/batman-66-rulesheet/2463
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💬 Questions in the comments may be answered in future MasterClass episodes.
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