First Career Win for Mari Liano at Captain’s Arcade
A first career win, a co-champion, a third-place deadlock, and The Mandalorian marking five years — inside OC Belles & Chimes Season 22's fifth night.
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Discover the most intense pinball tournaments and match play events across California’s massive competitive circuit, which hosted over 300 active events this year. Follow top contenders like Dustin Goldbarg as they battle through local arcades from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Check out the latest tournament results, venue highlights, and player rankings from the Golden State.
Fran Irwin’s Finals Runaway at Hyper Beer Co.’s June Pinball Tournament
Austin Powers turns 25 as Fran Irwin wins Hyper Beer Co.'s June IFPA pinball tournament in Anaheim, flipping the script on a stacked four-player finals bracket.
Scott Macias Tops 28-Player Field at Captain’s Arcade
Recap of Pins & Pirates League Season 11 #5 at Captain's Arcade — Scott Macias wins, Johnny Modica, Ku Paik and Joshua Kuhlmann share a tie for second.
From Zero to Champion: Hartmann Survives the Dyno Bar Finals
A zero-point drain on Rush (Pro) would shatter most players, but Matthew Hartmann isn't most players. Catch the full gritty recap of San Diego's Dyno Bar June Monthly, where Hartmann flipped his way back from the brink to steal the crown from heavy-hitter Tom Isaak.
Stoddard Survives the Gauntlet: OC Belles & Chimes at Captain’s Arcade
Twenty-three-year circuit veteran Laura Stoddard claims the top step of the podium at Captain's Arcade Showroom in Anaheim! Dive into our full recap of the OC Belles & Chimes Season 22 Group Match Play, featuring an unranked field bringing serious athletic grit to the silver ball alongside a five-year anniversary spotlight on Stern's punishing The Mandalorian (LE).
An Epic 3-Way Deadlock: Pins & Pirates League Season 11
Local underdog Tom Shelley goes flipper-to-flipper with a national powerhouse, sparking an unforgettable three-way deadlock at Captain’s Arcade Showroom.
Jimmy Goetz Sweeps the Field at Hyper Beer Co. Pinball Tournament
Jimmy Goetz dominates a 38-player competitive field at Anaheim's Hyper Beer Co. to claim victory at Season III #6, while top-seed Dennis Eichhorn and Brian Diaz battle to a second-place tie in a thrilling night of SoCal pinball.
Stoddard Survives the Gauntlet: Intimacy and Intensity at OC Belles & Chimes
A jarring early upset sets the stage for a high-stakes, nine-player brawl at the OC Belles & Chimes tournament in Anaheim.
Dominance at MINIBOSS: Dustin Goldbarg Conquers the Field
IFPA #26 Dustin Goldbarg walked into MINIBOSS with a staggering 128x ranking advantage over the rest of the field. Read how the heavy favorite navigated early upsets, fierce rivalries, and surging challengers to claim the ultimate victory at Tuesday night's 'MINIBOSS: MULTIBALL finds a way' pinball tournament.
OC Belles & Chimes Showcase Women’s Pinball in Anaheim
From Godzilla to King Kong to Dune, the lineup was 🔥
OC Belles & Chimes took over Captain’s Arcade Showroom for a fast-paced night of competitive pinball—congrats to winner Cecilia Clarizio!
Full results + machine highlights in our latest article.
