# Pinball Gallery - Malvern, PA (November 2018) **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2018-11-01 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/pinball-gallery-malvern-pa-november-2018 --- ## Analysis A personal visit report to Pinball Gallery in Malvern, PA during November 2018, highlighting the arcade's diverse machine collection spanning classic Gottlieb/Williams games to modern releases. The author played Jersey Jack's newly released Pirates of the Caribbean pinball and experienced high scores on vintage titles like Solar Fire, praising the venue's atmosphere and game variety. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Jersey Jack's Pirates of the Caribbean pinball was newly released and available at Pinball Gallery in November 2018 — _Author explicitly states 'Jersey Jack's new Pirates of the Caribbean pin' and describes playing 'the production version'_ - [MEDIUM] Author claims to have played production Pirates of the Caribbean before Zac Meny — _Author states 'I think that I got to play the production version of Pirates before Zac Meny, which brings me great joy lol' — speculative claim with humor_ - [HIGH] Pinball Gallery features both classic and modern pinball machines including Dialed In, Deadpool, and Iron Maiden — _Author explicitly lists 'Dialed In, Deadpool, Iron Maiden' as recent games at the venue_ - [HIGH] Author scored 700,000+ on Williams Solar Fire on first attempt; location record was only 900,000 — _Direct statement: 'I was at seven hundred thousand and change and the record at this location was only nine'_ - [MEDIUM] Dennis Kriesel has expressed hatred for Gottlieb Roller Disco — _Author references 'Dennis Kriesel's hatred of the segment' regarding Roller Disco — refers to a known opinion but not detailed here_ ### Notable Quotes > "If I lived near The Pinball Gallery, I'd definitely buy a lifetime pass or whatever the longest available access is. Great people, great place." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)** > _Strong endorsement of the venue; indicates high quality of operator experience and game collection_ > "I think that I got to play the production version of Pirates before Zac Meny, which brings me great joy lol." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)** > _Humorous reference to competitive pinball community; suggests awareness of notable players and their activities_ > "To me all pinball is good pinball. No snooty patootie here." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)** > _Reflects inclusive approach to pinball appreciation spanning classic to modern games; community philosophy statement_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Pinball Gallery | organization | Pinball arcade venue located in Malvern, PA; features extensive collection of classic and modern machines | | Malvern, PA | location | Geographic location of Pinball Gallery arcade venue | | Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer; had Pirates of the Caribbean in production as of November 2018 | | Pirates of the Caribbean | game | Jersey Jack Pinball game released in 2018; author played production version at Pinball Gallery | | Zac Meny | person | Notable pinball player in the community; author humorously suggests playing Pirates before him | | Sherry Newman Disney's arcade | organization | Arcade referenced as part of Pinball Gallery visit experience; described as 'amazing' | | Williams Solar Fire | game | Classic Williams pinball machine; author achieved 700,000+ score on first play | | Gottlieb Roller Disco | game | Super wide body Gottlieb pinball; author and son played extensively despite noted criticism from Dennis Kriesel | | Dennis Kriesel | person | Pinball community figure known for critical stance on Gottlieb Roller Disco | | Gottlieb Sinbad | game | Classic Gottlieb pinball played by author and son at Pinball Gallery | | Williams Laser Cue | game | Classic Williams pinball played by author and son at Pinball Gallery | | Williams Blackout | game | Classic Williams pinball played by author and son at Pinball Gallery | | Williams Disco Fever | game | Classic Williams pinball with distinctive curved flippers; played at Pinball Gallery | | Gottlieb Pink Panther | game | Classic Gottlieb pinball played by author and son at Pinball Gallery | | Dialed In | game | Modern pinball machine featured at Pinball Gallery; referenced as 'latest and greatest' | | Deadpool | game | Modern pinball machine featured at Pinball Gallery; referenced as 'latest and greatest' | | Iron Maiden | game | Modern pinball machine featured at Pinball Gallery; referenced as 'latest and greatest' | ### Topics - **Primary:** Arcade venue experience and culture, Jersey Jack Pinball releases, Classic Williams and Gottlieb machines - **Secondary:** Modern pinball game availability, Pinball scoring and gameplay - **Mentioned:** Pinball community personalities ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.85) — Strong enthusiasm for Pinball Gallery venue, inclusive appreciation for all pinball eras, positive reception of Pirates of the Caribbean gameplay experience. Tone is warm, humorous, and community-oriented. ### Signals - **[event_signal]** Pinball Gallery (Malvern, PA) confirmed as active arcade venue with substantial classic and modern machine collection as of November 2018 (confidence: high) — Author's first-hand visit report detailing specific machines across multiple eras present at the venue - **[announcement]** Jersey Jack Pinball's Pirates of the Caribbean confirmed in production with units available for play by November 2018 (confidence: high) — Author states 'Jersey Jack's new Pirates of the Caribbean pin' and describes playing 'the production version' --- ## Transcript It’s fall lacrosse season. That means that my oldest son has club lacrosse games in Pennsylvania...and that I get to visit the awesome Pinball Gallery in Malvern, PA. Sherry Newman Disney’s arcade was amazing as always. My family and I got out first opportunity to play Jersey Jack’s new Pirates of the Caribbean pin. They really knocked the ball out of the park with this one. I think that I got to play the production version of Pirates before Zac Meny, which brings me great joy lol. Outside of putting my first games in on Pirates, my usual modus operandi when visiting arcades is to try to play games that I’ve never tried before. Today I put up a massive score on Williams Solar Fire on my first ever game on it. I was at seven hundred thousand and change and the record at this location was only nine. My son and I also played the heck out of a super wide body pin, Gottlieb Roller Disco. We had a blast with it, despite Dennis Kriesel’s hatred of the segment. Other uncommon games that my son’s and I focused our attention on include Gottlieb Sinbad, Williams Laser Cue, Williams Blackout, Williams Disco Fever (with its weird curved flippers) and Gottlieb Pink Panther. To me all pinball is good pinball. No snooty patootie here. Of course, The Pinball Gallery doesn’t just have older games. They have the latest and greatest as well, Dialed In, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, you name it. If I lived near The Pinball Gallery, I’d definitely buy a lifetime pass or whatever the longest available access is. Great people, great place. Definitely check it out if you’re in the Malvern area. _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: c9a32dfc-de02-4c92-963d-d8473aba7fe5*