# ARCADE REPORT: The Morristown Game Vault -  Morristown, NJ (July 2021)

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2021-08-24  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/arcade-report-the-morristown-game-vault-morristown-nj-july-2021

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade visits The Game Vault in Morristown, NJ and reports the location has thrived post-pandemic with its collection of classic arcade games and pinball machines intact, plus new additions like Xenon and a Nintendo Play Choice 10 cabinet.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] The Game Vault survived and thrived during the pandemic — _Direct observation by Knapp Arcade visitor; stated as positive report on location status_
- [HIGH] The Vault maintains a large collection of pinball machines in immaculate condition — _Visual confirmation during visit; described as 'humongous row of immaculate pinball machines'_
- [HIGH] New arcade additions include Xenon and Nintendo Play Choice 10 with gun attachment — _Observed during visit; Play Choice 10 described as 'soon to hit the floor'_

### Notable Quotes

> "This is definitely the arcade that my family and I have gone to more than any other."
> — **Knapp Arcade**
> _Indicates The Game Vault's status as a major community arcade destination and frequent visitor location_

> "I am pleased to report that not only has The Vault survived the pandemic, it has thrived."
> — **Knapp Arcade**
> _Positive sentiment on arcade location's post-pandemic recovery and operational success_

> "If you're into classic arcade games or pinball, you owe it to yourself to visit this place some day."
> — **Knapp Arcade**
> _Strong endorsement of The Game Vault as a must-visit destination for arcade and pinball enthusiasts_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| The Game Vault | organization | Pinball and classic arcade venue in Morristown, NJ; thriving post-pandemic with large pinball collection and classic arcade games |
| Knapp Arcade | person | Arcade enthusiast and content creator who visits and reviews arcade locations |
| Morristown, NJ | location | Location of The Game Vault arcade venue |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Arcade venue operations and recovery, Pinball machine collections and maintenance
- **Secondary:** Classic arcade games, Post-pandemic arcade industry recovery

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Strongly positive sentiment regarding The Game Vault's pandemic survival, collection quality, and value as a destination. Enthusiastic endorsement with no criticisms mentioned.

### Signals

- **[business_signal]** The Game Vault arcade venue in Morristown, NJ has successfully recovered and thrived post-pandemic despite closure periods affecting other venues (confidence: high) — Direct observation report: 'not only has The Vault survived the pandemic, it has thrived' with full operational collection maintained
- **[event_signal]** The Game Vault operates as a significant community arcade destination frequented by enthusiasts and families for both pinball and classic arcade games (confidence: high) — Visitor states it is 'definitely the arcade that my family and I have gone to more than any other' and describes it as must-visit destination

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## Transcript

Now that I’m able to get back out there and visit arcades again, you knew that The Game Vault would be at the top of my list of places to visit. This is definitely the arcade that my family and I have gone to more than any other. I am pleased to report that not only has The Vault survived the pandemic, it has thrived.

All of the great games that The Vault had before are still there, from the humongous row of immaculate pinball machines to all the heavy hitters in classic arcade games plus some new additions like Xenon and a soon to hit the floor Nintendo Play Choice 10 with the must have gun attachment for games like Duck Hunt and Hogan’s Alley.

I’ve written about this location many times in the past so there probably isn’t any need to repeat all of the superlatives that I’ve used to describe it before. I’ll let the pictures do the talking (including new arial shots from a secret location). Just know that if you’re into classic arcade games or pinball, you owe it to yourself to visit this place some day.

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