may be he's good anyway (lol)
but its more that the game is not punishing you (think about TWD)
here, only very few balls/trajectories leaning to the sides
and that "save target" in the middle of the pins is also helping more than a lot

but ok, as said above, game was set to easy, and seems there're more than few settings to make it harder

On the TPN free play podcast released yesterday they interviewed John Borg. They asked if there was a theme he always wanted to do. His answer was Scooby. Then he noted he recently found out someone else was making one. Borg goes to TPF yearly. I expect to see him hanging at the Spooky booth playing some games or maybe Jack will invite him to participate in the deadflip game stream.

It’s always pretty easy to make games harder if needed.

Here if you remove the outlane posts, disable the drop target save, and take out the UP post, good luck!

Don’t agree.
By that logic Spooky should remove their coin doors and mechs. These are being sold with the capability to be commercially operated machines.

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A few impressions:

Shots look fun, many can be hit with a back hand, bonus. Light show is great.
Sounds and call outs are spot on. The sound effects give the feel of actually being in the cartoon. The spinner rip effects are epic.
Code seems very far along. There is a deepness to the modes but any kid could just shoot and enjoy without a PHD in the ruleset.
Good call on the target between flippers. Good for novices but being able to turn off for more difficulty is a bonus.
The upper playfield looks fun. Many shots up there and needed for mysteries making it inclusive and integrated with the rest of the playfield. The bookcase flipper is a great decision, being able to let the ball continue down or choose to keep the ball in the upper. Making the shot from the upper bookcase looks very satisfying. Almost like having two flippers in one.

All in all this game looks very fun and enjoyable. And this from a NON Scooby fanatic.

Well done, Spooky.

Going to review the feature matrix this afternoon haha

From what I could tell that looks like the best way. If it’s on YouTube you’ll probably have to be logged in or they may have follower only mode or something on

It's true, this guy can take the fun out of any machine!

This game was always going to be on the easier side, it shouldn’t surprise anyone. Lots of long fan shots, nothing really dangerous except potentially the drops. No pops or anything in the “chaos agent” category. A center drain ball save feature. And, a lot of action on an upper playfield, which are the safest things in all of pinball.

It’s a kid’s theme. And I don’t mean that in a derogatory way, but it is literally a cartoon for children. If this was a brutal game I think it would be a poor fit for the license.

It’s probably not a game for Karl to stream, or if he does it will be a long stream. And it’s not really what I personally look for in pinball ownership these days. But the kind of brutal, short ball time games I prefer now are not for everyone either.

A chill, long playing game, with a good theme integration that’s tied into that ball time (solving clues) is a perfect fit for a lot of households. I’m sure there will be grandkids playing on this one in some houses.

Variety is good. Not every pin needs to be tournament friendly.

This looks awesome! I really like the strategy of getting the ball into that upper playfield. A lot of code for a new release and it's only going to get better! Super excited to receive #111!

Thanks!

Turtles makes your point perfectly. My kids were always grumpy it was so difficult.

20 minute ball times also take the fun out of any game.

Good job with the reveal... do it yourself and talk passionately about the game. Lead from the front guys, you got this.

I need one!!!

I let it go in a trade, I like to try and keep one game by each manufacturer on location. So Scooby will be there next. I still love Halloween however. But I can’t keep everything all the time.

Spooky, thank you so much for the reveal stream! It was much appreciated and just what was need to rekindled my excitement for this game. I'm a first time Spooky buyer (CE #498) and this gave me a lot of hope that the kids and I can enjoy long play times together without getting frustrated. I can't wait for the DeadFlip stream as Jack will do a good job setting up multiple cameras to show off that Scooby fear mech. I really want to see that guy in action.

One thing I didn't get a good sense for that I hope your team emphasizes more in your next stream is the upper playfield right ramp shots. I couldn't gauge exactly how easy or consistently you could backhand or hit with the book case those two ramp shots. It definitely seemed like flinging the ball with the upper bookcase part was the easiest strategy but I would like to have an in-depth shot review on that portion. Loved the ease though in which you could choose to keep it on the upper or let it roll into the happy trail with that bookcase.

The current code only contains Captain Cutler Multiball, Mystery Machine Multiball, and Start a Case, is that correct? If so were still waiting on Character modes, Scooby Snack Mulitball, apron locks, and the three advertised wizard modes. Was there anything else I forgot to mention or do I have to wait to be suprised? I thought you said something about additional villains and Mr. Ines, but maybe I'm wrong.

Either way, just wanted to say thanks and I look forward to playing this game at home. It will be my first topper as well, so that's kind of cool too.

Have Halloween and love it. No regrets. #32 fro SD and dying to get it! Feel like a kid again at Christmas in the 70’s when Star Wars toys first came out! Actually more so.

My family last night was hoping you would have this at your location, my wallet is going to get destroyed haha. Speaking of, I might head down today to play your BKSOR.. $20 POOF! Thanks for having such a great collection bro.

Watched the stream with my nine year old daughter. I asked what she thought. She said, “I think we should get it.” I asked why and she said, “That bookcase flipper is cool and looks like a ton of fun.” She immediately noticed that was something unique from all our other games.

Maybe for some but the majority clearly disagree, see #1 ranked game on pinside!

The fact that Spooky can now make an easy and unique game is a reflection of them maturing. We should be celebrating this because it now opens the door for them to build more themes.

Congrats Spooky team, Scooby looks amazing.

I only like games that I lose in less than 2 mins and require quantum engineering to figure out scoring

Sounds like that’s exactly what they did!
Thanks guys for doing this on your off day.

Thats one of the coolest things about Spooky games. They are all the same as far as game play.
The difference in editions is strictly cosmetic. (Except for maybe a shaker motor. )

Any idea what Spooky's current build rate is? They were talking about hitting 40 a week in the future (last year). Did they ever hit that? Last I heard it was around 25/wk, but I haven't really followed it that closely for a while...

They surpassed it actually

They have a couple CEs (one NIB) in the $7ks in the marketplace right now. I've seen Ultraman as low as $5800 in the marketplace not that long ago. If you're patient and you really want one, put it on your wishlist and you should get one pretty cheap relative to launch pricing.

Much like LotR LE's dickbeard, after someone pointed it out, I will never not see those locks being two penises unloading straight onto Daphne and Velma.

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So what are they at on average now? 50/wk? More?

They start much slower than 40 per week and then ramp up as they go

Just to spite the whiners

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Wow! I was not expecting my Scooby to arrive so soon!

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You just ruined the Scooby SLE60 edition release!

Can't believe no one's pointed this out yet, but Spooky appears to be giving us a big clue on a future title at around 13:20 of the game play reveal. LukeP specifically says "those may be some Easter eggs to some other pinball machines as well. "

Could it be a carnival themed game next? Either way once these start arriving we'll be able to find some clues.

Halloween is supposed to contain an Easter egg for Scooby but I’ve never figured it out.

Hah, almost got me, but we all know Spooky hates pop bumpers

ACNC had the Scooby Easter egg

Agreed. I enjoy my Halloween. I'm also stoked for Scooby.

We do have fun with that, so feel free to look, but in that case I was referencing the names of the rollercoaster attractions that you can ride in Funland. They may be some pinball classics.

That makes more sense, even when I was quoting you I realized your wording "other pinball machines" not upcoming games . Either way, you guys ROCK and getting direct replies from you is amazing. Keep up the good work I'm anxiously waiting for #224 to ship.

Halloween has one. Look who upvoted my post.

Wow, I certainly never noticed it

You should start a Scrappy Doo mod thread.

When the game was announced, I was super excited for the theme, but thought the trailer made the game look slow, and really uninspired. I really wanted to like the game, and must have watched the trailer a dozen times trying to convince myself I wanted it with no luck...I thought the widebody decision was terrible making the game look clunky.

The gameplay video totally changed that for me, and I am now in on a CE for my first Spooky. Fantastic theme integration, and if the game has come this far since the trailer, this will ultimately be a superb game. I can't wait for it to come!

Welcome aboard the Scooby Doo Hype Train. You are part of history as Spooky makes this timeless game. One day, you’ll have fond memories if what you did today. Make some noise!

It hasn't been coded yet.

I kid, I kid

I’d play it.

I’d love to see the ability for different characters to have different difficulty set in the menus. Could see setting aside a character or 2 on easy so guests/kids/etc could play with me or more seasoned players but on an easier difficulty.

Whatcha think Spooky?

Also, holy hell you guys killed it.