Pinball wizards compete in Edmonton
"In a world saturated with touch screens and everything digital, analog is still king for pinball enthusiasts. Twenty four of them gathered Saturday for some friendly competition, organized by the Die Hard Pinball league.
A pinball in play during a Die Hard Pinball League tournament at Denizen Hall in Edmonton, AlbertaAmber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
Players pack in around five machines for the first round of play during a Die Hard Pinball League tournament.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
Club founder Derek Thomson lines up his shot.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
This image made with a double exposure showsPlayers watching the action as they wait their turn to play during a Die Hard Pinball League tournament at Denizen Hall in Edmonton, Alberta.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
A pile of tokens for the pinball games.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
The ACDC machine at a Die Hard Pinball League tournament at Denizen Hall in Edmonton, Alberta.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
Part of the Walking Dead game's board during a Die Hard Pinball League tournament at Denizen Hall in Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday, January 31, 2014.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
Technician Gilles Touchette fixes a machine during a Die Hard Pinball League tournament at Denizen Hall in Edmonton. Pinball machines are notorious for needing constant repairs.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
Jonathan Puckrin checks the scores on his machine after his game during a Die Hard Pinball League tournament at Denizen Hall in Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday, January 31, 2014.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail
Steve Lacroix, facing, shakes hands with his opponent during a Die Hard Pinball League tournament at Denizen Hall in Edmonton, Alberta.Amber Bracken/The Globe and Mail