OK, you have to drop Scooby Snack Targets to light Snacks on the lanes and collect them.

I think you have to drop all 3 in a bank to light Snacks, but not sure about that

If you choose Scooby Snack Targets at Skill Shot and hit them, it lights a whole bunch of Snacks at once

Once you get 8, start Scooby Snack Multiball and try to collect a buttload of Snacks.

SSM can run along any other mode, and you can start it multiple times

That's the only way I have gotten over 50 Snacks

RussM

Any recommendations for clear mesh for the speaker grills? I have some of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00114M18S There are diamond and square patterns in the mesh - not pronounced but I’d hate to install and see them (OCD). Are there any “clean” versions and any thoughts on 14, 10, or 7 count variants delivering different results?

That’s what I am using and they work perfectly. Will be doing the same for my LT.

You won’t see the mesh, they really do make the speaker character cutouts shine with good lighting balance. Only takes about 40 minutes to cut and install them. High recommend doing it.

Sorry, I didn't look that close at the number. I was mesmerized by the cabinet.

Don't order any more just yet. There was mesh in the prototype.

What!!??!

Wow Spooky really is listening to us. That is awesome.

I'll add that stacking Scooby Snack MB with Mystery Machine MB will REALLY help you earn a lot of Scooby Snacks.

That's what I used too, clear square holes and 14 holes/inch

That pack was enough to do my Ultraman and my Scooby and made a big improvement by spreading the color out.

Same idea gets used in the City on Fire Speaker lighting kit for Godzilla - looks great

RM

Reading the comments on Scooby snacks above.

Opinion:

ALWAYS start with drops as a skill shot to light scooby snacks, once you collect enough snacks to light locks, then prioritize the upper scooby lock (right apron lock) first as this is the more difficult shot to hit if you have a multiball already going. Doing so will make stacking scooby snack MB with another multiball much easier. I prefer captain cutler mb stack. I usually trap up and try to use more precision with mystery machine mb. Lately, I've been getting closer to the elusive 5-character super jackpot.

The only other option for a skill shot would be the stand-ups to get the center ball save.

Rumor has it from gorditas the prototype LT has mesh in the speaker panel - Spooky is listening

Question: I'm not sure how much jackpots are worth in captain cutler mb, but I just thought, for points, having scooby snack multiball going and just comboing character shots may be the way to go. Combos can be worth some points. I don't remember how much the other jackpots are worth in mystery machine mb. I'll try to pay attention when my daughter is playing tomorrow.

Do you mean clear mesh? All the scooby's had black mesh which most are replacing with clear to spread the light out.

If you have a Michaels store close by, this works perfectly:

https://www.michaels.com/product/clear-7-mesh-plastic-canvas-by-loops-threads-10665934?

Look at post 6249 there are pics and instructions

Just wanted to say my 8-year-old has been playing this game daily. She is the first in the family to actually get into pinball! (other than myself)

And she is developing some skills. I think I could bring her to a league this fall.

I'm so glad I bought this game. If you look at my collection hx, you will see I've tried having family friendly games in the past, but this one is the one that stuck.
(note, I didn't give all games a fair chance. The Getaway was a pretty cool one, but I never intended to keep it.)

I did the IPS screen and clear mesh at the same time, here are some before/after:
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Yikes that screen is a huge difference.

Before you changed it did you try adjusting the factory one as per some posts in this topic?

Leave the black mesh installed, just stack the clear mesh between the black and the speakers. Still looks black from the front when the game is “off”.

This is what mine looks like with the black mesh in front and the pearl white mesh behind. Picture is from three months ago when I installed the mesh.

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Yes Sir, that City on Fire speaker lighting kit is the cat’s meow with the pearl white mesh installed behind the stock black foam filter material on my premium Godzilla. One of the best bang for the buck mods for GZ.

No, as I already had the IPS screen on-hand (ordered for my TNA CE, but decided the washed out screen was a good look on TNA).

Note: I removed the black mesh and just run the clear, as I like the look. Others stack the clear and black mesh.

Did Spooky ever acknowledge the Auto-Launch design issue?

For all that have the shaky lock down bar this is what I did to get it hold tight, I decreased the angle for the slider to slip into. You can accomplish this with a dermel or manual file (if you’re into that). You may still need to use the adjustment screw (righty= engagement bar moves down, lefty= goes up.)

I’m about to order the parts from PBL, should be a drop in replacement using the coil from the original mech and will be like the LT version. Should be about $20-30 in parts.
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Well, they have changed to the WPC-style piston-type autolauncher for LT and TCM, so yes, kind of.

That split-fork autolauncher is meant for a shooter-rod autolauncher combo game like UM and HWN, not Scooby IMO

RussM

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So I have had this issue for months. I tried the 1-2 mm fix that Spooky gave to my friend (and others) which worked for them. It didn't work for me. I added the TSB mod which helped for awhile along with a drop of synthetic oil (per my prior posts) unfortunately problem came back.

With all of that being said, all that time I had never reached out to Spooky directly as I was trying to fix it myself. Well, I emailed them last Sunday and Monday morning got a prompt and thorough response from AJ where we could try a few other things or he also offered to send me a brand new launcher (I chose the latter). Just arrived and plan to install this weekend. So in less than 24 hrs they were on the case to try to make things right and within 1 week of my actually contacting Spooky I have a new part. they are clearly doing everything they can to offer support and solutions. Will report back when new mech (split fork still) installed. Still LOVE our Scooby!!!!

If only they had done this for Scooby. I really loathe the launcher in my game.

I don't think there is any way to retrofit this style on to Scooby either but if there is I am all for it so I can have clean consistent launches every time.

I installed this mod that you were kind enough to bring over to my house - Alaskans stick together, right!?!

But I don't have any lights on my flipper buttons. Is there a setting in the Menu for it?

P.S. If you have time to come back over, I'd love to have you help me install your fix for the center ramp where my balls gets stuck on occasion. (To sweeten the pot, to entice you over, I just got WOZ Ruby Red last night, so come play her with us!)

Cheers,
eric

I have CE 851 which was delivered in Aug 2023. I have never had an issue with my launcher it has worked perfectly since day one. I feel bad for all of the issues some have had not sure why mine works without any adjustments.

you can retr fit this, may just need to order a longer plunger. I'll get a list out once i can confirm everything. I had this project started a few weeks ago, got sent away for work and just got back. Ill hammer this out out over the next few days. Or i may reach out to AJ or someone over there to give me the lengths so i know what plunger to order. Looks like they made a cut out on the shooter lane on LT.

Bracket
https://www.pinballlife.com/williamsbally-auto-fire-bracket.html

plunger with nylon
https://www.pinballlife.com/williams-bell-armature-plunger-assembly-04-11212.html
(trim to fit)

gromet(rubber)
https://www.pinballlife.com/tan-rubber-grommet.html

everything else will be cannibalized off the OG mech. Please feel free to critique my list.

The white is a much finer mesh and produces great balanced lighting from the LEDs. I left the black so that the pearl white mesh wouldn’t be screaming at me when the game is not powered on. Just my preference.

Eager to see your results.

Thanks

Isn't there a post on here that explains what settings to change it to in order to get more pop from your screen?

Yes there are two different posts pinned to the top of this thread. They do help and make the screen look better but not as good as his pic.

Not complaining

Thank you - it's literally entitled "ultimate pop"!!

#600 and 601
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bright 40%
contrast 80%
gamma "on"

vs.

bright 25%
contrast 85%
gamma "on"

That's missing a coil bracket

https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/04-10322-2

RM

Thank you Russ. You have been incredibly helpful for everyone in this forum and I appreciate the input. That’s my problem that I only go for those drop targets if I’m chasing a character mode. I’ll start aiming for those and see if I can increase them. Also great to know SSMB can be hit multiple times. I know that MB will light up a boat load of snacks so will work on that!

I was messing with the brightness per the posts and so I was watching the screen while playing. Am I the only one that never noticed???? .... when you rip the spinners on the screen under the 2/2 in the left bottom corner it scrolls through pics of all the villains and lands on the one on the playfield?

Take some hope on that. I know that someone has actually done this mod to a route Scooby.

I tried to get more details on that, some pics or a writeup but no response.

Hockeymutt is going to try it and I may try it too.

The whole assy is only like 35 bucks and it looks like it may fit.

https://www.pinballlife.com/williamsbally-auto-fire-assembly.html

RM

That would be great if it did. Would be happy to make the change. Have a nice dent in my rail for this launcher and it’s issues. We still love the game though and it’s not leaving.

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Must be included in the manual lol

Scooby List optos.pdf

any video to remove the upper playfield?

It's been said that Spooky made a video and can send it upon request. While I have not seen it, most folks have said following the key post that details removing the upper playfield was easier to follow than said video.

You make a "kit".... just name your price. I'm your Huckleberry!!!

Is yours the Amazon one?

Topper is in and its awesome! Check out my idea of using parts of the original topper. I started by using only the first row of villains, then both. If you're on the fence about getting this, you won't be disappointed!

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That's awesome! Were you able to attach that to something existing or did you have to come up with a way to mount those behind?

That looks great thanks for pics.