Episode 405: Andy Bagwell – PAPA 21
It's here! The return of PAPA 21. Andy tells us about all the goodies this week at Enterrium in Schaumburg, IL for the return of a pinball Major event. Also, hear about how proceeds go to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in honor of Lyman Sheats.
Kineticist’s take
Andy Bagwell on reviving PAPA 21 in Chicago with expanded format and charity focus.
Synopsis
Andy Bagwell discusses PAPA 21, a major pinball tournament returning to Chicago (September 5-8, 2024) at Hentarium in Schaumburg after being revived by Kevin Martin's blessing. The event features 72-person A-division playoffs, expanded classics and women's divisions, 30+ additional machines, 75 volunteers, and significant charity component supporting the 988 Suicide Crisis Line. Bagwell shares insights on tournament design philosophy, player engagement incentives, and his own journey from unknown player to top-15 ranked competitor.
Entities
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- InDisc· event
- PAPA 21· event
- Pinball at the Zoo· event
- Pinburgh· event
- Silver Bowl Super Social 3 (SSS3)· event
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Line· organization
- Pinball Super League· organization
- Andy Bagwell· person
- Benji (Michael Benjamin)· person
- Dalton Eli· person
- DJ Real· person
- Jack Danger· person
- Jeff Teolis· person
- Josh Sharp· person
- Kevin Martin· person
- Lyman· person
- Penny Epstein· person
- Tom Graff· person
- Hentarium· venue
- Woodfield Mall· venue