We just heard the news: D&D Pinball has closed indefinitely. This place was the first all-pinball arcade in Arizona, and was instrumental in the pinball community for years, hosting state tournaments, fundraisers, and more. Every year, they brought a big contingent of games all the way up to ZapCon. It was a great place to […]

Pinball on Hiatus ZapCon is cancelled. Barcades are closed. Tournaments are shut down. Folks, we know these are trying times for the pinball soul, but also truly a time when we can look at something larger and make sure that we’re all doing our part. We learned yesterday that the organizers behind ZapCon, the state’s […]

Huge thanks to all those involved in the state pinball championships this past weekend. From the tournament directors to the crew at StarFighters Arcade, to all the participants, everyone worked hard to ensure the day was amazing. And kudos to our champions! Great work! Winner of the women’s tournament was Lee Ann Scardina, while Mark […]

The state pinball champions for 2019 will be crowned on Saturday! The open and women’s tournaments will take place at StarFighters Arcade, with each competition featuring sixteen of the state’s best players battling in head-to-head matches. The venue won’t be open to the public so the players can concentrate on their games. Firebird Pinball has […]

Not only did Leslie win her first Belles & Chimes tournament last month at StarFighters Arcade, she got to take the trophy with her to ZapCon. In case you haven’t noticed yet, the trophy for the local women’s pinball league is a giant banana named Antonio Banana. Thanks for trusting me with Antonio, ladies! He […]

ZapCon is coming! ZapCon is coming! Yes, the state’s largest pinball and arcade convention is right around the corner, with only around three weeks left until the big day! But ZapCon still needs one thing to be successful: You!

We had the pleasure of attending the season opener of the Phoenix chapter of Belles & Chimes on Saturday! The local women’s league meets monthly, and encourages a supportive environment for players of all skill levels. Check out the fun for yourself below!

We’d heard so much buzz about Sunday’s Star Wars Launch Party at Tilt Studio that we had to stop by. We sure weren’t alone! More than 60 people showed up for the tournament, and for the chance to play Stern Pinball’s newest offering, Star Wars. If you haven’t been to Tilt Studio yet, check it […]

We were excited to host a pinball tournament on Saturday! Check it out!

Saturday was a good day. The whole family spent the afternoon at StarFighters Arcade in Mesa, catching up on some awesome arcade games and cheering on Leslie at the latest edition of Belles & Chimes. If you haven’t been to StarFighters, go NOW. And if you haven’t checked out Belles & Chimes, do it NOW. […]