Longest marathon playing pinball, world record set by Andrew Robishaw of Valrico, Florida

September 13, 2024

Valrico, Florida, United States--Andrew Robishaw of Valrico, Florida, United States, also known as Drew, played pinball for 62 hours and 21 minutes from his headquarters at Batcave Pinball, setting the new world record for the Longest marathon playing pinball, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

"In the fall, Andrew Robishaw of Valrico, Fla., broke the record title for the longest marathon playing pinball – coming in at a time of 62 hours and 21 minutes," The Replay Magazine says.

"He was motivated to attempt the record by the Batcave in Lakeland, Fla., which is reportedly one of the largest private pinball collections in the world. The record was previously set by Wayne Tedder of Canada at 48 hours. Robishaw played on a Stranger Things pinball machine throughout the effort, which was streamed live on Twitch."

"Andrew Robishaw can play pinball far longer than you can. And he now has the official Guinness World Record to prove it. Over the weekend of September 2, Drew, as he's referred to in most places, took on the challenge of setting the new Guinness World Record for Longest Marathon Playing Pinball. The previous record stood at exactly 48 hours and was held by Wayne Tedder of Canada," the kineticist.com says.

"He officially broke the record around 5 PM Eastern Standard Time from his headquarters at Batcave Pinball. Then, like any normal person, he decided to play for an additional 14 hours and 20 minutes, eventually setting the new record at Drew."

"I was born here in Tampa, Florida and raised in Seminole Heights. Currently, I live in Valrico which is not too far from Tampa. I have been working in the IT area for over a decade now," Drew Robishaw said in an interview for kineticist.com.

"Aside from pinball, I love to travel - both internationally and domestically. Usually when I travel in the states, it is centered around arcades, conventions, breweries, and food. I love playing video games, reading, and watching movies/anime.

"I live with my wife and two dogs - Alice the great Dane, and Claire the Doberman (yes, they are named from the "Resident Evil" series). I proudly wear my "nerd" badge with honor."

"The longest marathon playing pinball is 62 hr 21 min, and was achieved by Andrew Robishaw (USA) in Lakeland, Florida, USA, from 1 to 3 September 2023," the Guinness World Records says.

"Andrew's goal was initially only for 50 hours but in the end, he successfully carried on this marathon for over 62 hours using a 'Stranger Things' themed pinball machine!"

"Congratulations to Drew Robishaw, who this weekend broke the World Record for the most consecutive hours playing pinball! Drew played a Stern Stranger Things Limited Edition for a whopping 62 hours and 20 minutes straight on the Twitch channel Batcave Pinball," the Knapp Arcade says.

"It's almost equally impressive that a pinball machine could go for that long straight lol. Kudos to man and machine for breaking the record."

Photos: Longest marathon playing pinball, world record set by Andrew Robishaw of Valrico, Florida

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