Pinball Is More Than A Game We understand that not everyone immediately recognizes the value of our work, and we welcome the opportunity to respectfully clarify our mission and purpose for those who may not yet be familiar with its impact. As a nationally recognized nonprofit organization,...
šÆ Pinball for a Purpose- 13th Annual Love Across America Tour Join us for the 13th Annual Love Across America Tour, where flashing lights, ringing bells, and high scores come together to make a real difference in our community. This exciting charity multi-month event transforms a country...
2025 is coming to an end - THANK YOU to each of you that supported Project Pinball Charity this year! Because of yāall: - 3 Locations Welcomed into Pinball Placement Programā¤ļø ~ Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio - Akron House ~ ~ M Health Fairview Masonic Children's...
[caption id="attachment_6401" align="alignleft" width="225"] Zack Christofferson playing pinball using a puff adaptive controller attached to Jurassic Park by Stern Pinball.[/caption] #PinballForAll A hashtag we adopted from Inclusive GameWerks when they reached out to Project Pinball Charity in 2022, aiming to share the benefits of their adaptive controller...
Weāve got Holiday Surprises coming your way! 1st up on the list is a NEW Limited Edition The Walking Dead Remastered pinball machine raffleš§ Looking to donate this Holiday Season? Started gift shopping? Want to win a pinball machine? We've got you! Look no further and donate...
Happy Giving Tuesday 2025 - As we do each year, we kindly ask you to consider donating to our mission! Donate Here: https://projectpinball.org/donate/ [caption id="attachment_6334" align="alignleft" width="257"] Dedication of Iron Man by Stern Pinball on 04/04/2016 to Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, MD[/caption] Starting in 2011, Project...
Yāall did it! Weād say itās unbelievable, but our supporters always come through during Holiday Fundraising Season - THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND SUPPORT! We could not do this without YOU! Today alongside Spooky Pinball, Project Pinball Charity fundraised and sold out 6(six) Beetlejuice Collector's...
We ourselves are strange and unusual.. which is why we're partnering with Spooky Pinball for the 2nd year in a row to raffle off multiple of their new Collector's Edition pinball machine Beetlejuice in support of our mission! Go ahead - Make our millennium! Join us...
Happy Wednesday y'all - Looking to donate this Holiday Season? Started gift shopping? Want to win a pinball machine? We've got you covered with a pinball machine raffle! Enter to a Limited Edition Walking Dead Remastered by Stern Pinball and support our mission at the same timeā¤ļøš...
Yesterday, our beloved Mascot Maggie Mae passed away from old age. Words cannot explain the loss our team feels right now. Maggie was an integral part of Daniel's life, as well as our team's lives. Between the bathroom breaks, making sure she drank water at an...
I have been engrossed in the pinball community for 7 years now and I can say without a doubt it has changed me forever. Growing up in Springfield, OH I never really ran into any pinball machines out in the wild before. It wasnāt until I moved to Florida and was going to college that I ever played a real pinball machine. After my first game on Theatre of Magic, I was hooked, to say the least.
After volunteering for Project Pinball, I was quickly hired onto the Team. At first, I was the Media Relations Specialist, then the Media Director, and now I oversee the whole operation as the Director of Operations. I am blessed to have such a rewarding career. To see the children and their families receive the gift of Pinball and be able to utilize the machines for their therapeutic benefit is huge for recovery and rehabilitation. Not to mention, the amount of stress relief that pinball provides is truly incredible.
After assisting in over 50 pinball machine dedications, I can say how inspiring these children and their families are. Pinball is truly therapeutic and empowering for each individual who comes in contact with it.
My favorite pinball machines are Circus Voltaire, Godzilla, and The Addams Family, because you canāt have just one favorite.
Hi there! My name is Taj Kniceley (she/her/hers) and I am the Marketing and communications Specialist/Grant Writer for Project Pinball Charity. I grew up in Springfield, OH, and I now live in Western Michigan on a soon-to-be farm with my partner Tyler! My biggest (unkept) secret is that I am absolutely in love with my two cats Laela and Rosie.
In 2021, I joined the Team when I heard they were searching for a writer. Language is incredibly powerful and I knew I could help elevate the mission by providing a new perspective. What I love most about my role is that I not only have the opportunity to serve patients and families but that I am also able to deepen community relations. Project Pinball Charity is truly a grassroots charity, and strengthening connections is necessary when it comes to a communityās health and longevity.
My favorite pinball machine, as well as Broadway show, is The Phantom of the Opera. A close second is The Addams Family, although my favorite Morticia Addams is Carolyn Jones - the OG. If Pennywise ever makes it onto a pinball machine, though, then itās game over for the other two!
As far as I can remember, Iāve been a pinball machine enthusiast. Growing up in the 1970ās & 1980ās, pinball machines were everywhere. I bought my first pinball machine at age 12 with paper route money and the neighborhood kids lined up to play. Today Iām living my childhood dream - fortunate enough to own a collection of 25 machines; most of them from the 70ās & 80ās.
I host Orange County NY Pinball Club events and host my own tournaments called The Catskill Classic. I enjoy competing in pinball tournaments, always meeting interesting people, and making new friends. Some of my best friends Iāve met through pinball.
I met Daniel Spolar at The Southern Pinball Festival near Orlando Florida in 2011. At the time, Daniel was seeking support from the local pinball community, in raising funds and technical assistance to rehabilitate a pinball machine that was donated to a Childrenās Hospital for the kids to enjoy, but it wasnāt being maintained - thus defeating its intended purpose. Daniel was so passionate about the need to fix this pinball machine for the kids and keep it regularly maintained, that it was an extremely easy cause for me to support. I was impressed by Danielās desire to involve the pinball community, rather than fixing the problem on his own. As time went by, I became very good friends with Daniel, and as Project Pinball Charity has grown, Iāve continued my support by helping to spread awareness about its mission.
Iāve organized and promoted fundraising events, worked the booth at pinball conventions, attended several pinball machine dedications at Childrenās Hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses, prepared donated machines for fundraising, and Iāve talked about Project Pinball Charity in the local media. Itās a wonderful cause that provides so many benefits to countless individuals and families, itās been easy for me to encourage others to help support our mission. Iām always thankful and humbled by the generous support we receive. I hope to continue my association with Project Pinball Charity for many years to come!!
My favorite pinball machines are Gottlieb 300, Stern Stars, The Addams Family, and Iron Maiden.
It was more than 20 years ago when I picked up three System 11 machines and 'found' the pinball community. The friendships that I've developed are invaluable. I learned fairly early on that the hobby is as much about the people as the machines, if not more so.
It was in 2019 that I had a 5-hour breakfast with Daniel. It was during that time I realized I wanted to do what I could to help Project Pinball. I had the idea of a silent auction at Pinball Expo and worked to organize it. The feedback was great and we've had one each year since. I was invited to attend a local dedication and it was transformative. As soon as the machine was ready, children immediately came to check it out. One child played with his rolling IV stand at his side which was incredible to witness. I was asked if I'd be interested in helping the charity as the Technician Coordinator.
I came to Project Pinball to do something that would have a positive and tangible impact on the lives of others. I would like to assist in the expansion of the charity and branding while working to do whatever is necessary to support operations. I would love to see 100+ machines placed all over the world! I know we have supporters in the UK who would be happy to be Volunteer Technicians supporting machines, let's see if we can make it happen. It can't be put into words the impact the machines have on the children and their families. I am excited to have the charity continue to have a positive and lasting impact on so many lives.
My favorite pinball machine is Transporter the Rescue.
Daniel Spolar originally from Pittsburgh, once lived in Bonita Springs, and now resides in Fort Myers with his adorable miniature pinscher, Maggie.
He is a pinball enthusiast with a collection of well over 30 pinball machines, as well as an avid road cyclist.
He enjoys traveling the country and placing pinball machines for the pure joy that they bring to others around him.
He is usually outdoors doing all kinds of adventurous activities, including hang gliding.
He will never back down from a challenge and is always working to better others' lives. Daniel does not have a favorite pinball machine because there are too many to choose from!
