Monster Mini Golf Bellevue

Monster Mini Golf Bellevue

Reviews Summary

Overall, reviews highlight a fun, vibrant atmosphere with engaging blacklight mini golf, arcade games, and friendly staff who often go above and beyond. Many enjoy the unique course design and lively music, though some find prices steep or feel rushed during busy times. Families and groups appreciate the kid-friendly activities, while a few criticize maintenance issues, unprofessional staff, or poor value. Positive experiences dominate, with praise for memorable birthdays and attentive service, but occasional complaints mention cleanliness, overcrowding, or malfunctioning features. The venue is widely recommended for casual outings, though adult players may find it more suited to families.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Virtual Reality in Arcades

Step into virtual reality for a breathtaking adventure! Arcade VR stations boast advanced headsets (like Oculus or HTC Vive), motion controllers, and sometimes full-body tracking or treadmills. You’ll dive into games like Beat Saber or VR shooters, swinging, dodging, or aiming in 360-degree worlds with vivid visuals and immersive sound. Gameplay spans solo quests to multiplayer battles, with intuitive controls for all levels. Arcades offer vibrant, social VR zones, delivering a thrilling, cutting-edge experience in 2025.

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

4080 Factoria Square Mall SE

Bellevue, Washington 98006

Hours

Monday 12-9PM
Tuesday 12-9PM
Wednesday 12-9PM
Thursday 12-9PM
Friday 12-11PM
Saturday 12-11PM
Sunday 12-9PM

Customer Reviews

We stopped here on our way into Seattle. We had a great time. The staff was friendly. The scenery was entertaining and the game was pretty quick. Highly recommend you stop in here. Well worth the price.

Great place to play mini golf and other games when it's cold or raining in Seattle area. Recommend for couples,families and friends. We came without a booking. It's better to play in groups smaller than 4 , otherwise everyone has to wait for a while.

Kids had fun. It's pretty expensive for a family of 4 if you get the package that let's you do 1 game of bowling, a round of mini golf, Lazer maze, 1 VR experience, and a $15 arcade game card. Mini golf was fun but it's in a pretty small area and the family that was behind us had 2 younger kids that would go ahead of their parents who weren't paying much attention to them and kept pushing me and my kids to try to play the same hole we will still playing. It was really frustrating. I let the worker know and

Fun experience! Stopped in for a quick birthday trip to play some mini golf and games. Nice easy to kill a little bit of time for a rather inexpensive time. We would definitely come back.

We had the opportunity to check out Monster Mini Golf in Bellevue this past weekend for my nephew?s bday party. WOW, upon arrival, the amazing artwork hits you smack dab in the face! The black-lighting and glow-in-the dark paint makes the venue that much cooler! Plus, if you wear white, it's fun to see you and your group glow! The obstacles in the mini golf itself were challenging, but fun. Along the way periodically, a voice over the loud speaker will give additional fun suggestions to mix up your golf g

This place was amazing, staff was friendly and helpful! It wasnt very busy so the wait time was short and we got through super easy and at the end we got a coupon for a free round of golf! Will recommend!

we went to mainly play mini golf, but there was a 50 minute wait, so we decided to get the package with $10 worth of game credit. our favorite was the hooping game since 1.75 credit let you get 2 rounds of the game instead of just 1! we ended up with around 130 tickets so we got 2 slap bands as a memorabilia. the golf area was not as crowded because of their waitlist system. since it's dark and is lit with black light, lighter/neon colors were really easy to see (like the golf balls). really fun for friends

We had an amazing time at this mini golf and arcade combo! The mini golf course was super fun, with creative obstacles and different themed holes that kept things exciting. It wasn't too difficult, and I could see that even kids had a blast, but there were enough challenges to keep it interesting for the adults too. It's a great spot for families or even a group of friends looking for some low-pressure fun. The staff was friendly, and everything felt well-maintained. Definitely a place we'd return.

We recently hosted our son?s birthday party here and had a great experience overall. The rooms were spacious and comfortably fit all our guests. They provided four pitchers of soda and cold drinks, along with plates, cups, and napkins, which made hosting a lot easier. We ordered pizzas with them and they brought it fresh and hot at the right moment just minutes before the serving. The kids and parents really enjoyed the activities and the lively atmosphere. Two activities in particular stood out: golf and

We found out about this place when one of my son?s classmates invited us to her birthday party here. We just celebrated our son?s 8th birthday party here as well and we have been really happy with the whole experience. The person who helped us book the party, Sanket was incredibly helpful. We brought cake and helium balloons but they already had balloons as a part of the decoration. They also provide plates, cups, utensils and napkins. We did carry a cake cutting knife though. We had ordered pizza and lemo

fun but pricy - It's so much fun! I fell in love with mini golf ever since my Colorado springs trip, and I am glad there is one here! We passed by this place once before, but it didn't look very impressive so we didn't end up trying it. However, the review was good months later so we decided to give it a shot. The price is quite steep ($30 for 2), but then it's Bellevue. There are 18 holes, and it's a bit difficult to see as it's dark with the laser. The vibe was nice though, and the group ahead of us was

Hello my fellow entrepreneurs, Today's review will be on monster mini golf in Bellevue Washington. My wife and daughter and I came up to Bellevue for a few fun things and we stopped in here for an hour and play it'd be really enjoyed it. What are the great things about it is all the golf balls you use are very bright because they use a lot of black lights in there so I included many pictures to show the inside of the establishment. Do you think it's an excellent place to bring your family and friends and ha

This place is designed and meant for kids to have a great time! We did not do our research and thought it would be similar to the FlatStick Franchise. It is not? it is a typical arcade with adjoining attractions. I am excited to bring my younger siblings here! I know they would love the blacklight minigolf, the fun arcade games, and my sister would love the jungle gym. The arcade is on the pricier side though. Cheapest play is around $1.25 which is a little pricier than other local arcades or franchise pla

We hosted our daughter?s 8th birthday party on April 26th at Monster Mini Golf Bellevue, and we had the pleasure of having Chloe as our party hostess. Chloe was absolutely wonderful ? she was very friendly, organized, and great with the kids. She even helped my daughter pick some songs to be played during the party, which made her feel extra special! Chloe kept everything running smoothly and made sure everyone was having a blast. Monster Mini Golf Bellevue is an amazing venue, with glow-in-the-dark mini

Service was amazing! Natalie was super nice and added to our experience by giving us fun challenges to add a twist to our game! She made our experience super fun will definitely come back!

Our kids had the best time for my son?s 7th birthday! Lots of energy and bright lights, so fun! Sean was a great host and looked after us!

This is Such a neat place!!! Very cool and a one of a kind experience! Great for the whole family and all ages! There is so much to do besides mini golf! They have a cool laser game, bowling and arcade as well! The mini golf is definitely the coolest! Great music, clean environment, staff is very friendly!

They start birthday parties with cake! This is genius! Get that out of the way and then lead kids through fun activities. Genius! Also, loved the room setup - like Haunted Mansion. All we had to do was show up with cake!

It was lots of fun, we played golf and games at the arcade. We played the new VR racing, my partner had trouble with his set up since the headset was not calibrated. Front desk for very sweet and helpful. You can spend 2-3 hours here easily.

I love the aesthetic of this place! Great place to have family-friendly fun. Staff did a good job explaining the different combos to me and giving recommendations.

We recently happened to go there and were pleasantly surprised with the place. It is amazing for family fun or fun with friends with any age group. My 6 year old had a blast. It's very well maintained. We didn't face any issues with any of their gaming devices or equipment which is usually the case in many arcades. We also attended a birthday party and the venue is perfect for that. They have a large size party room and it's got fun decor. The entire places is lit up with fluorescent lights and looks very

Its very fun. I've been 3 times now with friends and family. I'd recomend going during the week because weekends, especially Saturday the mini-golf gets really crowded. The artwork is very well dome as well.

Fun place. Advertisement makes you feel like it is quite a bit larger than it really is. They took a space inside the mall and as long as the crowd stays low it is fun. Limited arcade machines good for a brief stop in small party non crowded. Would not want to be here with a large crowd it is not set up for that experience

We had so much fun and spent time together as a family. Would love to come back and play again. Some of the courses are challenging and that is what was so fun trying to figure how to get golf all in the hole.

Reasonable prices and mini golf was really fun. Loved the glowing illustrations, music, and challenging course. Hayden made the golf game more fun!

An absolute blast! Have come here a few times now and had so much fun. A short wait, good prices, and friendly staff. Highly recommend for all ages!

We were so happy and impressed with Monster Minigolf! Impressively large venue, very clean and well-maintained facilities, super welcoming staff, and most of all our kids had such a fun birthday party! I plan to have more birthday parties here. It would also be a great space for an office gathering too!

I have been here twice. Once with my kids and once with my BF and both times was a fun time and I loved it. I like the atmosphere and the mini golf is fun and cute. I like the theme of the place and bought a cat from there afterwards. Will recommend and will go again

My son and I had a great time! The music was great, the black lights were so much fun to golf in and the staff was super friendly and helpful! Each hole was challenging and entertaining. Definitely recommend.

Not too crowded for a Friday night! A few fun arcade games to play solo or compete people with. Fun mini golf course with funny music to listen to while you play. One staff member was nice enough to take our photo at the end of the golf course for our date night! Great price for an hour or two of fun!

The customer service was 10/10 the employee (i forgot his name) was very welcoming and helpful the price is really good for all they have to offer. The other employees were very friendly and accommodating. Mini bowling was my favorite and the mini golf course was very creative and fun.

The blacklight effect is well done. The props are cool. The photo ops abound. The golf is flat and fast. Had a great time, but it did feel a little understaffed. To be fair, it was daytime, and there was a large group ahead of only two of us. It's worth dropping in to check it out.

Brandon and Linda were wonderful! Thank you for helping this day be most memorable for my boyfriend?s birthday! I don't like monsters but this place is sweet ??

Staff was friendly and helpful. They even came by to suggest a mini game competition for the group. The VR race had masks but no sanitizing wipes/spray. Wear white so that you can "glow". Prices are ok. The duck crane game was $1.50. Air hockey is $1.50. The mini golf had interesting local art. The mini golf course had different obstacles which was refreshing. You can easily spend a hour just because other people are gonna be a bottleneck. No real food at this arcade. The food was candy/ fruit snacks

The course is a mid level difficulty with no really moving parts. The decoration is the highlight, as this is a blacklight course. If i hadn't felt so rushed by the amount of people being let in at once this would be a 4 star experience. The staff had no control over the many children running onto the courses and physically pushing up against our group while we waited patiently for the people ahead of us to finish. I think it's a good place for kids but not for an adult mini golf fan.

We held an event here with several teenagers and had a great experience! Reagan served as our point of contact and checked on our group several times, making sure we had everything we needed. First time coming here for almost everyone in our group, but hopefully not the last.

What a treat! The atmosphere is a great one for friends! Love the vibe and decor! Although the place is cool, what really makes this place great is the fantastic staff. Their team goes above and beyond simple "customer service", they truly are happy to see you having a good time and I think that's special. Thank you to the main woman at front desk late on 01/17 and the gentleman on the mini golf course. They were abundantly kind, helpful, and fun! (Also, music was so fun!)

Fun place for a rainy afternoon. The mini golf can take a bit'some challenging holes. Has a few bowling lanes and an arcade. We gave our daughter $10 in the arcade and it was gone pretty quick. Lots of parking.

I just had my daughters Birthday party here and it was great! The rooms are pre-decorated in a haunted house style, which is fun. Cups, napkins, plates and utensils were all provided. Our party host, Shayla was awesome, she took care of everything and if she had any questions came right to me to confirm. The pizza they ordered was delicious too. Kids all had a blast with laser maze, mini golf and arcade. I definitely recommend for kids parties, it was easy, fun and as a parent stress free.

Bellamy made our mini golf experience so much fun!!! She was almost like a personal DJ and had all the Halloween and spooky hits playing. My work team came in for a team bonding and I'm so glad we did. There were many laughs, cheers, and team building to be had here!!!

Amazing for dates! The service is also amazing! Great vibes for a cute little date!! Definitely coming again!

We would give 5 stars and MORE! My nieces (ages 8 and 12) and I had a blast here. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and the course was fun -- suitable for a range of ages. The whole way home the kids kept asking "when we can go back!"

Oh my gosh! What a fun mini golf course. The black light paintings on the wall were really great and whoever was DJing did a great job tailoring the songs to me and my silly friends and the other customers coming in. Will definitely be back.

We celebrated our daughter's 9th birthday at Monster Mini Golf in Bellevue. My daughter and her friends had an awesome time there. We loved that the birthday room was super clean and very nicely decorated. Additionally, there were two helpers who were very polite and helped lead the kids through the activities. Highly recommend Monster Mini Golf for birthday celebrations!

We celebrated our daughter?s 10th bday here and kids had a great time. The party rooms are spacious and staff is super nice. Great place to have fun weekend with family? loved glow-in-the-dark golf area.

I recently took my son and two of his friends to Monster Mini Golf in Bellevue, and we had a blast! The course is challenging and fun, and the staff is friendly and helpful. We played a lot of games in the arcade, nice selection with something for everyone. The place was clean and well maintained. Good times.

It was a great experience, i was here with friends. we played arcade games and then played some mini golf. the mini golf was really cool and unique! we also loved the laser maze, it was a dark room and you have to jump through the lasers. we are definitely coming back!

Totally worth making the trip from the city to host a 9yo?s best birthday party. Jay was a fun host with unlimited patience and my 11 boys had a ton of fun. On a Friday night this place gets hopping by 7pm, so pop in earlier with your littles

We had our kids 10th birthday party here. The kids had a blast. The party room was super cool. Kiana (our party lead) took care of everything. We just showed up with the cake and goody bags. Highly recommended for bigger kids party.

My daughter had her 8th birthday here and the party experience was amazing. The gentleman taking care of the party was so supportive and ensured all kids had a great time. The kids loved all the activities that were included with the party package. If you want to throw your child a party with a great experience and minimal work on behalf of you, the parent, then this is a great venue to choose.

Awesome experience, we had such a great time. It can be very challenging but incredibly fun!

Chloe was an exceptional party host! She displayed incredible patience with the kids, making sure they were well-fed before leading them on an exciting gaming adventure. Her attentiveness allowed parents to relax while the children had an unforgettable time. Highly recommended!

Chloe?s awesome and music is so fun! Great place

Paid $30 for mini golf, most of the "Features" didn't move that were supposed to, parts were chained off. DO NOT PLAY THEIR MINI GOLF!! TWO PEOPLE FOR $30 IS ABSURD. I had to talk to two employees, the male employee was being very rude and even groaned at me when I told him multiple times I did NOT want a refund, I just wanted our money in bowling time. They had to call the boss because we wanted to simply play their bowling ($6 per person for 5 trys with up to 8 people) and I used to work at an arcade, the

My husband already left a review but I wanted to also! :) This place was wonderful! We took our eight year old and our disabled six year old. Everyone was incredibly friendly, the games were all fun and the prizes made our eight year old excited. Our disabled son was allowed to join in the glow golf in his small stroller! They let him have his own little ball that he was able to play with during the entirety of our session. He was all smiles because of it. The bowling was a small (but perfect) area! My eld

Perfect party venue for our Halloween-obsessed kid! If your little ones love all things spooky, this is the place to party. The staff was friendly, professional, and well organized, and the games were fun and entertaining for all.

Great party venue, amazing staff, very friendly and helpful! Kids had so much fun!!!

Came with 8 adults for mini golf on a Sunday. Pretty busy, very fun course! Not too many inclines but the course is pretty varied and the staff were friendly and offered an alternate mode for one of the holes. Staff are incredibly patient and personable! Would come again to try the Laser maze and mini bowling, though I think the maze is more kid friendly than adult friendly.

Had the best time here . The whole staff was really friendly and welcoming. Shawn was exceptional at the mini golf course. Super friendly and helpful. He offered to take pictures of my partner and I

Sean and Brandon were wonderful! Forgot how much I enjoyed the arcade, wide selection of games all clean and fun. Laser maze and mini golf was definitely a highlight. Songs, art, and obstacles at the mini golf course were all amazing! Would come again for either fun with friends or to host larger events :).

An employee Chris is was great and deserved a raise but most importantly is how the occasion went. Over all there were many monsters, but not enough monsters. Also I require secret treasure at each hole, they did not supply. Over all Steve was cute and golf happened.??

This place is amazing! We had a great time when we took our (13yr old) son and niece last Saturday for his birthday. We loved the black light decor, and had a blast playing mini golf and games together! They play fun for all ages music, and had a dj that made hand puppets type creature that we all enjoyed. The place was very clean and the staff was all extremely friendly and helpful. When we finished the golf course we headed over to the bowling lanes, and accidentally scanned our cards at a lane that was n

Came here for a date with my partner on the weekend and had a great time. Super friendly staff! Very fun glow in the dark course. They had someone walking around giving players challenges where the winner in your group gets a little prize. Very fun indoor activity for a rainy day, would be great for kids.

We went on a Sunday just after 1pm to play mini golf. It was really busy, but we expected it to be. The employee told us it would be about an hour wait to play golf, so we bought the package that allowed us to have $10 arcade cards, 1 game of bowling and 1 game of mini golf. We played in the arcade which uses a card system instead of physical tickets. We also bowled, it is a mini lane with small balls and you bowl 5 frames. We did end up waiting about an hour, which is what was promised. The mini golf cour

It's a cool, chill, family friendly environment with lots to do. I had lots of fun and would totally recommend it. Shoutout to Kihana for playing one of my favorite Tyler songs!

A lovely place for all age groups.All have something or the other to explore and enjoy. Wishing they had a nice cafe or food options inside too. Also wishing for some brighter lights in few sections ?? Good place for birthday party and have a seperate section for celebrations.

Monster mini golf is great place to host your next birthday celebration. Well organized party from the food to the video game fun. Chloey was a great hostess.

We had a blast! Live dj with good tunes and good vibes, relatively cheap per person for 18 holes! We will definitely be back and are so happy there is something to do on the eastside so close to Issaquah and Renton! Arcade is good too to play while you wait and after. Highly reccomend for adult group outings and family fun.

Jay did an amazing job as our host for my son?s birthday. he was so patient and made sure we had everything we needed, He even stayed 30 min after his shift just so we can finish our golf game!! Thank you Jay, for going above and beyond to make sure my son had a memorable birthday we all had a blast!!!!

This is an awful environment for my family and I. I noticed food on the floor, unprofessional underaged kid employees, and a very dismissive owner. I have been here multiple times hoping for a better experience but have never been impressed. I recently had my nieces birthday party here and was disgusted. There was hair in the food, employees handling the food without gloves or a food handlers permit. The tall man that juggles constantly was practicing begging for our leftover food at the end of the party. O

Great experience for a 10 y.o. Boy birthday party with 10 kids. Very convenient with pizza ordered in advance. We brought our own birthday cake. Shout out to Andre for hosting the party and mini-golf!

First time here! Bellamy showed us the ropes. The kids (4 &6) were a little too spooked by the mini golf but I think older kids would love it. We had a lot of fun with the arcade and mini bowling.

This was a great afternoon out with the kiddos. The holes were fun and challenging without being too difficult. They controlled how many people get on at once so it wasn't a huge wait per hole. Staff were friendly and there were some fun arcade games to play on while we waited for our slot. A fun place we will definitely try again.

If you're young at heart you can still have fun in a place like this... My wife and i recently had very nice time here playing putt putt golf and a few video games. I didnt quite see the point of the lazer tag but we tried it anyway. I'm sure fun for the kids. Customer service was very good and very nice. Definitely a couple of the putt putt holes that got the better of me. Nice they throw in a challenging one now and again just to keep people on their toes and a chance to balance out the scores. Not too c

I've been here 3 times. Lots of fun, good music, atmosphere, and fun mini golf. I wish they changed up the course more though (my only critique). The staff are all great, Khiana and Art were helpful and friendly.

Great place and fun time for all. Very clean and organized place for all ages. Highly recommended for birthday parties. Come here and support your local small business.

Not a huge arcade but definitely a cool minigolf spot. Had to wait an hour for minigolf.

Came here with my friends for my adult birthday party! We had a blast! Thanks Shawn and the kind employees at Monster Mini Golf! I want to bring my Horror Book Club here next time!

The bowling and mini golf are pretty fun. I didn't like being rushed to play golf because they were so busy, the games are so so, the prizes are not good at all.

This company and this location has been truly disappointing for me. The managers ignored me and I couldn't play for hours until they finally got to me, especially the women manager who has really bad hygiene. They have students that work there that don't have food handlers certificate serving food for hours. At my sons birthday party, i asked if they had food handlers and they all said no. If you want to get served good food, good customer service, and professional managers, do not go to this location. In a

We visited on Halloween day and got lucky because we didn't need to wait very long! Pros - Super fun and interesting concept. I loved the black light and the art featured on the walls. The giant props like the troll and bears were also super cool and photo worthy! - The course is simple, but has some fun twists! Definitely great for families and young children. - An employee with give challenges over the intercom, love that! When we visited we were dared to make our next shot between our legs, it was hilari

Great experience for kids of all ages! Nice afternoon break. Excellent serve staff. Hostess could?ve made a tad more eye contact but it didn't spoil our afternoon delight.

Everything glowed, the course was super fun, and I only cheated a little. The arcade was the perfect bonus?played some games, won some tickets, felt like a champ. Staff was cool, vibes were immaculate.

Mini golf! Mini bowling! Laser maze! And an arcade?!?! What more can you want in a place?!?! Had the best time ever, had to come back the next week with all of my family, Ashley at the front desk was super kind and a rock star! Can't wait to come back soon! Definitely a 5 outta 5!!!!!!

We took our two boys ages, 3&5 last week for the first time. It was very nice, they had so much fun. The mini golf was a hit, it was also their first experience golfing. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming again. It's quite a drive for us since we live in Everett but definitely worth it. I do have a recommendation, maybe add another bathroom because there is only one bathroom for everyone. Or have a sign letting people know where the nearest bathroom is, i

Super fun! Like 13-15$ i think for just mini golf Staff was friendly and you can go bowling or arcade too

Recently I have been to this Place with my family. It's such a fun experience especially the mini golf and the Arcade games. Its so Lively and full of fun activities for all age groups.

This was the most fun I've had all my life and it was great hanging out with my friends and a great staff helped named Andrew

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