News & Updates
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Olympic Trophies, Pinball Victories, and Milestone Celebrations!
Hey Belles!, We had a flippin’ fantastic time at NerdHaven Arcade and with 18 of you awesome people showing up (including one fresh face), it was a night to remember! We were all about celebrating milestones this time–congrats to our newest PhD (you know who you are), the Belle who just tied the knot (Donelle),…
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Having a blast at Aftershock Classic Arcade
Belles, you all are sparkles! What a blast of a night we had at Aftershock Classic Arcade for our monthly IFPA tournament during their Shark Week! This was our first time hosting an IFPA tournament at Aftershock, and it was a memorable experience. We had 17 enthusiastic players, including one returning Belles and a brand-new…
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Wind, Ciders, and Pinball Magic at Hidden Cave!
Hey Belles! What a wild and windy adventure we had at Hidden Cave Cidery in Middleton! Despite the stormy skies (it was almost tornado weather!) 14 of us braved the elements for a night of pinball, cider, and great vibes. Our first-time meetup at this location was a hit! We had the space all to…
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A New Chapter for Our Pinball Community
For over three years, our group has thrived on providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and gender non-conforming individuals to enjoy pinball on the second Wednesday of each month. Our goal has always been to create an inclusive space where everyone feels comfortable and safe. Unfortunately, recent developments with one of our long-time…
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Underground Pinball Recap
Happy Mother’s Day Belles! Thank you to all that were able to make it out to “The Underground Pinball” evening at Lauren’s place. We had an impressive 18 sign up. 1 cheered us on. Thanks Tiffany! We had 3 newbies! Welcome, Jen A, Mary S, and Bridget to Belles and Chimes of Madison! We all…
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Legen-dairy Fun – NerdHaven Recap
Hay there Belles! Last week we gathered at NerdHaven for a rollicking good time amidst the flashing lights and clanging bells of pinball! Our herd numbers 11 strong with a special shoutout to our fresh-faced newbie who joined in on the action! Plus, a round of applause for Ann, who made the trek all the…
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Jaws Launch Party Recap Fin-credible turn out!
Greeting Belles! What an jaws-ome night! On March 13th, we held our meetup at I/O Arcade Bar. It was an extra fintastic meetup as we were hosting a Jaws Launch Party with some appropriately themed prizes up for grabs. Some prizes were homemade! We had a record attendance of 25 individuals with at least two…
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Valentine’s Recap ❤️
Greetings Belles! The evening was filled with love and excitement as we gathered for a night of friendly competition. Nichole brought along some aptly themed APES (not monkeys!) as prizes, adding to the Valentine’s Day spirit. Tiffany also contributed to the prize pool by generously providing roses for the top three winners, along with some…
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Aftershock Arcade Recap
What a great turnout at Aftershock Arcade for our first event of 2024! We had at least 11 Belles show up including new faces and returning faces! We thank Aftershock staff for the warm welcome and hospitality throughout the night and everyone who came out to have some pinball fun. 🏆 Winners of the Night…
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NerdHaven Recap
Last night was a truly merry holiday fest of pinball, community, food and fun!! Seventeen wonderful Belles showed up to ring out 2023. There was a ton of cheer, and we weren’t even in a bar! Thanks to everyone who contributed to the smorgasbord of delights. Yum! The big winners of the night were: Mary…