Episode 383: Cliff Albert

Cliff Albert, a Pennsylvania-based pinball enthusiast and tournament organizer, discusses his approach to community building in the Poconos and his philosophy on pinball game design through deliberate provocative takes. He's establishing tournaments and location play in Stroudsburg while advocating for more affordable machines to grow the hobby beyond collectors. The interview explores his 'troll' persona on social media, his hot takes on game design (criticizing System 11s, defending reused playfields, questioning expensive new releases), and his belief that pinball's high cost prevents mainstream appeal.