Episode 186 – Play More Pinball

District 82 operators discuss tournament facility management, rebranding story, and multi-day pinball event launch.

Slam Tilt Podcast 186 features an in-depth interview with Eric Thorne (District 82) and Tom Graff (Fox Cities Pinball) about building and maintaining a high-volume tournament pinball facility in Wisconsin. They discuss District 82's evolution from Titletown Pinball (forced to rebrand due to Green Bay Packers trademark claim), operational challenges managing 107+ machines with minimal staff, streaming infrastructure, and tournament formats. The episode emphasizes community building, maintenance standards, and the upcoming Summer Pinball Classic multi-day event.