# A Visit to Delaware's #1 Pinball Location - The Delaware Pinball Collective

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-06-20  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/a-visit-to-delaware-s-1-pinball-location-the-delaware-pinball-collective

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade visited the Delaware Pinball Collective, a new members-only pinball social club in Wilmington, Delaware, and reports it has transformed Delaware from a "pinball-less wasteland" into a premier location. The venue features 50+ regularly rotating machines in excellent condition, including rare titles and heavily customized modern Stern games, with zero machines down during the visit. The author praises the facility's quality, maintenance, and welcoming community atmosphere.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Delaware Pinball Collective is a members-only pinball social club located in Wilmington, Delaware on the second floor of a building in an industrial park. — _Author visited the facility and provides specific address and contact information_
- [HIGH] The Delaware Collective contains 50+ pinball machines with a constantly rotating lineup. — _Author directly observed the venue during visit_
- [HIGH] All 50+ machines were operational with no downtime during the author's visit. — _Author stated 'not a single one was down. That's almost unheard of for a large pinball arcade'_
- [HIGH] The Delaware Collective houses rare machines including No Good Gofers 2.0, classic Stern Electronics machines, Banzai Run, and Playmatics titles. — _Author directly observed these specific machines during visit_
- [MEDIUM] Delaware previously had no pinball arcade locations, making it a 'pinball-less wasteland'. — _Author's personal observation over years of visiting arcades across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic_
- [HIGH] Joe Fox operates or manages the Delaware Pinball Collective. — _Author met Joe Fox as 'the member who was on duty that day' and they played together_
- [HIGH] Sam Stern machines at the Collective feature official upgrades including toppers, shooter rods, and Insider Connected connectivity. — _Author directly observed and noted 'Blinged-out with the official topper, shooter rod, Insider Connected, you name it'_
- [HIGH] The Delaware Collective maintains fresh game rotation, with lineup changing frequently. — _Author noted differences between Pinball Map listing and actual current inventory, attributing it to 'they keep the lineup fresh'_

### Notable Quotes

> "Delaware has been a 'pinball-less wasteland' to use my traditional quote. Well, I am happy to report that Delaware is no longer a pinball-less wasteland. It is now a pinball paradise."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, Introduction section
> _Frames the Delaware Collective as transformative for the state's pinball landscape_

> "Out of the more than 50 games on the floor when I was there not a single one was down. That's almost unheard of for a large pinball arcade."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, Main review section
> _Praises exceptional maintenance standards and operational quality_

> "If you are a fan of pinball and find yourself anywhere near Delaware you have to check out or better yet join the Delaware Pinball Collective."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, Conclusion
> _Strong recommendation positioning the venue as a must-visit destination_

> "I had an amazing time hanging out, talking about the location and getting my ass kicked by him at game after game."
> — **[name withheld pending review]**, Main review section
> _Personal endorsement of the venue's welcoming community atmosphere_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Delaware Pinball Collective | organization | Members-only pinball social club in Wilmington, Delaware; operates 50+ rotating pinball machines |
| Joe Fox | person | Operator/manager of Delaware Pinball Collective; community member who played with author during visit |
| Chad Hastings | person | Friend of author who helped facilitate visit to Delaware Collective before it opened |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Content creator/author reviewing pinball locations across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic |
| Stern Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer; multiple modern machines featured at Delaware Collective |
| Williams | company | Classic pinball manufacturer; machines featured include No Good Gophers 2.0, Banzai Run |
| Bally | company | Pinball manufacturer; significant portion of Delaware Collective's classic lineup |
| Data East | company | Pinball manufacturer; Laser War machine in Delaware Collective |
| Gottlieb | company | Classic pinball manufacturer; multiple machines in Delaware Collective |
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Modern pinball manufacturer; Dialed In! (LE) featured at Delaware Collective |
| Chicago Gaming Company | company | Pinball manufacturer; Attack From Mars Remake LE in Delaware Collective |
| Pinball Map | organization | Pinball arcade directory service; referenced as source of Delaware Collective's game listing |
| Playmatic | company | Classic pinball manufacturer; New World machine in Delaware Collective |
| Sega | company | Electronics manufacturer; Baywatch pinball machine in Delaware Collective |
| Insider Connected | product | Stern aftermarket connectivity upgrade installed on machines at Delaware Collective |

### Signals

- **[venue_signal]** Delaware Pinball Collective is a newly opened members-only pinball social club in Wilmington, Delaware, filling a significant gap in regional pinball infrastructure. (confidence: high) — Author describes Delaware as previously a 'pinball-less wasteland' and celebrates the Collective's recent opening as transformative for the state
- **[operational_signal]** Delaware Collective demonstrates exceptional maintenance standards with 100% uptime on 50+ machines and well-customized Stern titles with official upgrades. (confidence: high) — Author states 'not a single one was down' and notes extensive Bling upgrades including toppers, shooter rods, and Insider Connected
- **[operational_signal]** Delaware Collective maintains a deliberately fresh, rotating game lineup rather than static inventory. (confidence: high) — Author notes significant differences between Pinball Map listing and current floor, attributing to deliberate rotation: 'they keep the lineup fresh'
- **[community_signal]** Delaware's lack of pinball infrastructure is being addressed through establishment of dedicated members-only facility, potentially changing regional tournament and casual play patterns. (confidence: high) — Author identifies Delaware as having been previously underserved and celebrates the Collective as transforming the state into a 'pinball paradise'
- **[venue_signal]** Delaware Collective operates as a members-only social club rather than a traditional pay-per-play arcade, representing alternative venue model. (confidence: high) — Author specifically identifies it as 'a members-only Pinball Social Club' in opening paragraphs
- **[product_strategy]** Delaware Collective heavily invests in official Stern Pinball upgrades and customizations, indicating focus on premium player experience and machine upkeep. (confidence: high) — Author notes 'Many of the Stern games were Blinged-out with the official topper, shooter rod, Insider Connected, you name it'
- **[collector_signal]** Delaware Collective actively curates rare and classic machines including vintage Stern Electronics, Playmatics, and exclusive Williams titles alongside modern releases. (confidence: high) — Author highlights 'rarer machines that you normally don't see in arcades, such as Williams No Good Gophers 2.0, a TON of the classic Stern Electronics machines, Banzai Run, Playmatics'
- **[venue_signal]** Delaware Collective's location in Wilmington positions it as accessible to players from New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, potentially serving as regional gathering point. (confidence: high) — Author notes facility is 'Located a short drive from southern New Jersey and fairly close to Maryland and Pennsylvania'

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## Transcript

Those of you who have read my pages over the years know that my two boys play a lot of sports. One of the sports that they play is lacrosse. Club lacrosse is played during the summer and often requires road trips to tournaments up and down the East Coast.  Over the years my family and I have used these trips to visit tons of arcades in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S.  For years, I've had a running joke that involves Delaware.  Nothing against the state itself, it's awesome, but all these years when it came to arcades, Delaware has been a "pinball-less wasteland" to use my traditional quote.  Well, I am happy to report that Delaware is no longer a pinball-less wasteland.  It is now a pinball paradise thanks to the recent opening of a members-only Pinball Social Club located in Wilmington, Delaware...the Delaware Pinball Collective.

I have been talking with my friend Chad Hastings about visiting the Delaware Collective since before it even opened but for some reason my sons didn't have any tournaments in Delaware last year.  This year we have two in the First State. The first thing that I did after my son's games were over was hightail it over there. I was not disappointed. Located a short drive from southern New Jersey and fairly close to Maryland and Pennsylvania, the Delaware Collective contains a constantly rotating collection of 50+ pinball machines.  The club is located on the second floor of a very nice building in a newer industrial park.

Upon entering I met up with the member who was on duty that day, Joe Fox.  I had an amazing time hanging out, talking about the location and getting my ass kicked by him at game after game. Out of the more than 50 games on the floor when I was there not a single one was down.  That's almost unheard of for a large pinball arcade. Not only were the games all up, but they played great. Many of the Stern games were Blinged-out with the official topper, shooter rod, Insider Connected, you name it. They had the usual suspects of games, but they also had a lot of rarer machines that you normally don't see in arcades, such as Williams No Good Gophers 2.0, a TON of the classic Stern Electronics machines, Banzai Run, Playmatics, etc... And judging by the queue of games waiting to be restored in the collective's storage space many more awesome machines to come.

Here's a list of the Collective's recent lineup of games, courtesy of Pinball Map.  Pinball Map is usually fairly accurate, but I was just there on Saturday and I know for a fact that its current lineup is significantly different than this, but it will give you an idea of what it's like there.  The differences are actually a good thing because it means that they keep the lineup fresh:

Aerosmith (Premium) (Stern, 2017)

Attack From Mars (Remake LE) (Chicago Gaming, 2017)

Avengers: Infinity Quest (Premium) (Stern, 2020)

Bank Shot (Gottlieb, 1976)

Banzai Run (Williams, 1988)

Baywatch (Sega, 1995)

Beatles (Stern, 2018)

Black Jack (Bally, 1977)

Black Rose (Bally, 1992)

Bobby Orr's Power Play (Bally, 1977)

Centaur II (Bally, 1983)

The Champion Pub (Bally, 1998)

Cirqus Voltaire (Bally, 1997)

Comet (Williams, 1985)

Dialed In! (LE) (Jersey Jack, 2017)

Eight Ball (Bally, 1977)

Flight 2000 (Stern, 1980)

The Flintstones (Williams, 1994)

Future Spa (Bally, 1979)

Game of Thrones (Pro) (Stern, 2015)

The Getaway: High Speed II (Williams, 1992)

Godzilla (Premium) (Stern, 2021)

Grand Lizard (Williams, 1986)

Grand Prix (Williams, 1976)

Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro) (Stern, 2017)

Hot Hand (Stern, 1979)

Indiana Hilton Jones: The Pinball Adventure (Williams, 1993)

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro) (Stern, 2018)

Iron Man (Vault Edition) (Stern, 2014)

Joker Poker (Gottlieb, 1978)

Jurassic Park (Pro) (Stern, 2019)

Laser War (Data East, 1987)

Lectronamo (Stern, 1978)

Meteor (Stern, 1979)

Monster Bash (Williams, 1998)

New World (Playmatic, 1976)

Night Moves (Gottlieb, 1989)

Nine Ball (Stern, 1980)

Nitro Ground Shaker (Bally, 1978)

No Good Gofers (Williams, 1997)

Pro-Football (Gottlieb, 1973)

Rollergames (Williams, 1990)

Rush (Pro) (Stern, 2022)

Safe Cracker (Bally, 1996)

Scared Stiff (Bally, 1996)

Space Shuttle (Williams, 1984)

Star Trek (Pro) (Stern, 2013)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (Williams, 1993)

Star Wars (Comic Art Pro) (Stern, 2019)

TRON: Legacy (Stern, 2011)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Pro) (Stern, 2020)

Theatre of Magic (Bally, 1995)

Twilight Zone (Bally, 1993)

The Walking Dead (Pro) (Stern, 2014)

Wild Fyre (Stern, 1978)

World Cup Soccer (Bally, 1994)

Wrestlemania (Stern, 2015)

If you are a fan of pinball and find yourself anywhere near Delaware you have to check out or better yet join the Delaware Pinball Collective. If I lived a little closer, I'd join up and be there all the time.  It's such a nice bunch of people in a friendly atmosphere with amazing pinball machines.

Delaware Pinball Collective

1100 First State Blvd, Second Floor, Wilmington DE 19804

https://www.delawarepinballcollective.com/ 

membership@delawarepinballcollective.com 

(302) 492-5055

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