Though pinball probably was at its biggest in the 70s and 80s, it still boasts a large following of fans and players and a busy competitive scene with tournaments like Pinburgh in Pittsburgh, Penn.

Robert Emilio Gagno struggles with balancing his real-world responsibilities and his competitive spirit. For many, the game of pinball is just another distraction, but for some, it’s a way of life.

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Directed by Salazar Film (Nathan Drillot and Jeff Petry), the documentary Wizard Mode relates the story of Robert Gagno, a young man with autism who is one of the world’s highest ranking pinball ...