DUPL Season 15 – Week 1 Recap

A New Season Begins at Dave's House

Season 15 of the Dayton Underground Pinball League kicked off Thursday night at Dave's House, bringing together a mix of veterans, newcomers, contenders, and hopefuls for another season of pinball competition.

With a lineup featuring everything from classics like The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones to newer heavy hitters such as King Kong LE, Harry Potter CE, Uncanny X-Men, Dune, and Venom LE, players were immediately thrown into six rounds of challenging matchups.

No Perfect Nights... Yet

A perfect DUPL night requires all six victories for a total of 24 points, and Week 1 proved just how competitive the league has become.

No player escaped without a loss, but four competitors came incredibly close, finishing with 21 points after posting impressive 5-1 records:

• Aaron K

• Brian S

• Mike H

• Tony B

One match was all that separated them from perfection, and those early points have earned them a share of first place heading into Week 2.

The Chase Pack

Right behind the leaders sits a large group at 18 points:

• Dan S

• David J

• Ian K

• Mitch R

• Tom B

• Tom L

• Vern S

With only a three-point gap separating first place from this group, the standings remain wide open after the opening week.

Week 1 Highlights

Several players turned in strong performances despite falling just short of the leaders. Andrew "Muffins" Smith, Glenn L, Matt J, Rob A, Rob Y, Shannon F, and Zach S all finished with 15 points and remain well within striking distance.

The opening week also featured a little bit of everything: brutal modern games, forgiving classics, unexpected upsets, and the usual amount of pinball-induced frustration that DUPL members have come to know and love.

Thank You, Dave!

As always, a huge thank you goes out to Dave for hosting opening night and providing an incredible lineup of machines. Hosting a full DUPL night is no small task, and everyone appreciates the opportunity to compete on such a fantastic collection.

Looking Ahead

Week 1 is officially in the books, but the season is just getting started. With seven weeks remaining and the lowest weekly score eventually being dropped, nobody is out of contention.

The leaders have drawn first blood, but the rest of the league is already loading the next ball.

See everyone next week.