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Ball Runnings : A Pinball Story
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Steve Fudge wins a local pinball championship in his hometown, Saint Joh, New Brunswick, Canada, which earns him a seat in the North American Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow him on his journey to raise money for flights and hotel by doing stand up comedy, a kickstarter campaign, and raffles all while tracking down pinball games in several cities to prepare for the big tournament.
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