Category Archives: Amateur Tips

Amateur Tips #4: Shoot the Castle!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Heather

Welcome to the fourth part of my continuing series of tips by a novice, for novices.  This time I’m going to share with you my secret method for approaching any pinball game.  Stepping up to a machine you’ve never played … Continue reading →

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Amateur Tips #3: Pinball Etiquette, Lansing Edition

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Heather

I’m back with another round of “Amateur Tips” – advice for novices and from a novice.  Today’s installment is all about pinball etiquette.  It’s easy to commit a faux pas when you are new to the world of competitive pinball.  Fortunately, PAPA’s Player’s … Continue reading →

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Amateur Tips #2: What They Say, What They Mean

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Heather

Welcome to part 2 in my continuing series of tips by a novice, for novices.  An important thing to understand when you first join a pinball league is that what pinball players say and what they mean are two different things.  I … Continue reading →

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Amateur Tips #1: Useless Pinball Moves

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Heather

For my inaugural post on The Capital Combo I decided to start a series of “amateur tips” – advice from a novice.  I am ready to share with you the accumulated wisdom of almost one year of league play.  Today’s installment: Useless Pinball … Continue reading →

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