Bond, Beholders, and a Bally named Mystic—Anaheim’s Pins & Pirates League was STACKED.
Congrats to Dennis Eichhorn for flipping his way to 1st!
OC Belles & Chimes Players Face Stern and Bally Classics
No ghosts, sharks, or Martians were safe at OC Belles & Chimes #4! See how the players took on Ghostbusters, JAWS, and Attack from Mars in this thrilling recap. 👻🦈🛸
Continue readingFlipping Loud: A Look Back at the Women’s Metallica LP Finals
Nicole Thornhill dominated Metallica Remastered (LE), but the real story? The incredible lineup of classic machines. Read all about the Women’s Metallica LP Finals!
Continue readingTilting Toward Victory: Highlights from the Pins & Pirates League Tournament
X-Men vs. Sentinels. Mice vs. Traps. Players vs. Gravity. The Pins & Pirates League was a showdown of skill, patience, and sheer luck. Who survived Lost World and ruled the night?
Continue readingLights, Action, Pinball: OC Belles & Chimes Clash at Captain’s Arcade
Foggy night? No problem. The real action was under the glass at Captain’s Arcade Showroom. Who dominated the flippers, who tilted their way out, and which pinball machine stole the show?
Continue reading67 Machines, 36 Players, One Winner: A Night at Captain’s Arcade in Anaheim
The Pins & Pirates League Season 6 opener had it all—new classics like Labyrinth & Elton John, high-speed action on Iron Maiden, and a thrilling Jurassic Park (30th Anniversary) battle. In the end, Michael Kostolnik claimed victory on Lost World!
Continue readingBelles & Chimes OC Kicks Off Season 17 with a Night of Fierce Flipping
64 machines. 15 players. 6 games. 1 champion. The OC Belles & Chimes Season 17 opener was full of pinball drama! From classic Ballys like Wizard! to Stern’s latest John Wick, players had to bring their A-game across decades of pinball history.
Continue readingPinball, Pre-Pre INDISC Style: Captain’s Arcade Showroom Sets the Stage
What happens when you throw 37 players, 58 pinball machines, and 5.5 hours into Captain’s Arcade Showroom? An epic Pre-Pre INDISC tournament, featuring a Rush endurance match and a JAWS finale.
Continue readingStriking Out in Style: Pinball Showdown at Captain’s Arcade
Under the scattered clouds of Anaheim, pinball wizards faced off in the Season 4 – LOSER STRIKES tournament. With knockout strikes and thrilling gameplay, this event was one for the books at Captain’s Arcade
Continue readingArcade Battles and Wizard Wins: Recapping the Captain’s Pre-PATL Event
The Captain’s Pre-PATL Tourney brought together pinball players from across the state for an exciting evening of competition. With games like Future Spa and Wizard! pushing players to their limits, the night was filled with nail-biting moments and expert play.
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