Hey Belles!
It was a hot one on June 22nd pin-golf meetup at Aftershock Arcade, but thankfully the AC worked overtime for us. Six of us gathered for 9 holes of casual competition, including our newest recruit, Carolyn, who we met during Midwest Gaming Classic!
๐ Winners’ Circle ๐
Tiffany qualified as top seed and selected a finals bank of Comet, Funhouse, and Attack from Mars. The ladies faced off in a close match that led to not one, but two tiebreakers: one for 1st vs 2nd place, and another for 3rd vs 4th. Both were played on Pin*Bot, keeping things tense right up to the end.๐ค Final Standings:
๐ฅDonelle
๐ฅ Aimee
๐ฅ Tiffany
๐ฎ Jillian
Winners took home butterfly magnets as their trophies.๐ฆ
And shoutout to our newbie Carolyn, who won her head-to-head match and scored a pinball keychain!
As for our extra prize giveaways:
๐ก Aimee won a magnetic capybara chip pin via the wheel of names
๐ฆ Jillian claimed victory in the ducky race and walked away with an official Stern limited edition Big Game desktop art
๐ Upcoming Events ๐
Our next event is at Aftershock Arcade on July 9th. Registration begins at 6:00PM, and we start playing at 6:30PM.
Entry fee is $5 which goes to IFPA dues and helps fund our fun trophies. You will also be responsible for token drop.
We encourage you to RSVP on Facebook. It helps the engagement on our page and can drive additional viewers to the event.
Our next pin-golf event will be Sunday, July 27th at The Kickback and it will be our King Kong launch party! We have something special planned, so you wonโt want to miss it!
๐ Pinball Tips: Pin*Bot Skill Shot & Multiball ๐
You likely already have an idea of how the skillshot in Pin*Bot worksโaim for the center hole with a strong (but not too strong) plunge to score 100,000 points. But did you know that every time a new ball is plunged, the vortex multiplier increases by 1x? This can make locking balls and collecting extra balls rack up some seriously huge points over time, with a max of multiplier of 10x.
When you start a game, the visor in the middle will be closed. If you watch carefully, youโll see a column of lights flash left to right then cycle through the rows from top to bottom. If you hit the lit target, the visor will lower, giving yo the chance to lock ball.
To start multiball, youโll need to lock a ball in each of the eye sockets (saucers). Once multiball begins, all scoring is doubled. Keep in mind thereโs no ball save, so make those flips count! Try to relock one of the balls and shoot the ramp for some big points.
๐ข In Case You Missed It ๐ข
On Sunday, June 29th, the Kickback 9 wrapped up their pin-golf series. Big congrats to Lauren, who took 1st place in Division B, and to Sara for securing 2nd! Sara went into the finals as the top seed, undefeated, and handed Lauren her first elimination. But Lauren battled her way through the “loser” bracket to earn a rematch. She had to beat Sara two out of three games in two consecutive rounds to clinch the win.
It all came down to a true nail-biter of a finish, and Lauren managed to pull it off! Both players played incredibly well. Huge props to them both for a hard-fought final.
Shoutouts go to Donelle, who repped as our only Belle in Division A, and to Jacque (5th) and Nichole (7th), who went home with some cool hardware of their own!
The Kickback is planning to kick off another series starting in July, and weโd love to see more of our Belles out there flipping!
Madison Lupus Walk
The Walk to End Lupus Now returns to the Madison area on September 13th at Middleton Firemenโs Park! With 1, 2, and 3 mile route options, itโs an accessible way to support a powerful cause. Funds raised go toward lupus research, resources, and outreach. Bonus: the Kickback isnโt too far for some well-earned post-walk pinball. ๐
Our very own Lupus Warrior, Tiffany, has started a team called Itโs Giving Inflammation.
Use the link below to join her team or donate to support the fight against lupus.
What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the bodyโskin, joints, organs, nerves, and more. It has no cure, and symptoms can vary widely and unpredictably.
Around 90% of people diagnosed are women, with a disproportionate impact on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. On average, it can take up to 7 years to receive a proper diagnosis, making education and awareness, especially for (BIPOC) women, critically important.
Common symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Rashes (including the telltale butterfly rash across the face)
- Arthritis and muscle pain
- Brain fog
- Mouth and body sores
- Sensitivity to light
- โฆ and much more.
To learn more, visit The Lupus Foundation of America.
Thank you for always bringing such positive, fun, and supportive energy to our Belles events. Every time we meet up, there are so many smiles and so many tips and tricks shared. We love how open, welcoming, and generous our community continues to be!
– Belles & Chimes Planning Team