Wizards & Warriors - Episode 11 | Lessons in History: IFPA President Josh Sharpe on WPPR v6.2, Growth, and the Future of Competitive Pinball!

Dive into Episode 11 of the competitive pinball podcast, Wizards & Warriors! This week, hosts Hadi and Joe sit down for an in-depth "Lessons in History" interview with Josh Sharpe, the President of the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA).

Josh gives us an exclusive look at the proposed WPPR v6.2 changes for 2026, specifically focusing on updates to the TGP rules for Flip Frenzy and Amazing Race formats, which are critical for the competitive future of the sport. He also covers the origins of the IFPA, the evolution of the WPPR ranking system, and his vision for growth and inclusion.

Before the main interview, we cover the latest tournament results from PAPA 22, CLEPIN, UK OPEN 2025, PINBALL EXPO FLIP OUT, and preview a list of major upcoming events.

⏱️ Full Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction (Hadi & Joe)
• 00:02:37 - Recent Tourneys Recap: Winners (PAPA 22 CLEPIN, UK OPEN 2025, PINBALL EXPO FLIP OUT)
• 00:10:24 - Upcoming Tournaments: Free Play Florida, Pincinnati, Winter Bash
• 00:12:58 - Interview Start: Lessons in History with Josh Sharpe, IFPA President
• 00:19:29 - Josh's Personal History & Origins of the IFPA
• 00:37:53 - The WPPR Ranking System: How it Began
• 00:51:42 - Deep Dive: Proposed WPPR v6.2 Changes (Flip Frenzy & Amazing Race TGP)
• 00:59:00 - Storytime with Josh: Favorite Tourneys & Warm Memories
• 01:15:49 - The Future of Pinball & Growing Inclusion
• 01:28:26 - Rapid Fire Round!
• 01:36:54 - Closing Thoughts & Thank Yous

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