It’s interesting, Bond & Scoob are both 60s licenses, but Bond looks like an old 90s Sega pin while Scoob looks new and fresh.

I’ll be wearing my Scooby socks till I have my CE in hand.

Does the mystery machine toy's headlights light up?

That would be sweet

If it doesn’t I bet it will. Seems like an easy mod for someone to do

Of course!!! Full RGB, so we can show off which member of Mystery Inc. you're loading into the van.

It will when the modders get a hold of it

Also looking at the left side, double outlanes baby! I can't remember the last one after Bally widebodies like Future Spa

I feel like they may have missed an opportunity to use a multiball lock as a scooby snack build/dispenser.

"Ruh Roh!"

This game looks awesome

...and have smoke leaking from the windows? LOL

Rough estimates for the Halloween/UM builds. Would be interesting to see Scooby’s breakdown.

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Hobbit.

I misread …. Hobbit is double inlane.

Who is doing the code?

Software by Spooky DJ

Design by Spooky Luke and Bug

I too think the theme is for 8 year old boys, but that's why I love it.

Fantastic reveal, I figured something was shown when I checked Pinside and this thread was on fire, but I didn't think it would be this sweet trailer. Still catching up on pages of discussion and info.

I don't mean this in any kind of back-handed compliment way—or as a diss to Ben or Charlie or anyone—but just looking back at AMH and Rob Zombie and then seeing where Spooky is now the level of detail, art, innovation, and just outright ambition on display really shows how far they've come.

I'm not a buyer, but if I was in the market for games everything about this theme and the way it's handled would 100% have my attention. Also, if the money isn't an issue the CE is the no brainer choice. The standard cab art is clever but not remotely close to as appealing, and all those sweet habitrails call out for the colors.

I wonder if the spring on the left flipper/diverter is strong enough to make that shot when releasing the button? That would be cool.

Tuesday - announce game

Wednesday - reveal trailer with details and pricing

Thursday - stream game (I'm guessing they'll talk about when the game will ship during the stream)

Friday - orders open

Showing the big boys how it's done....and the CE comes with a topper and laser cut side rails, all for the price of a Stern premium. Obviously gameplay and code will be the ultimate factor but so far I am excited and very impressed with what Spooky has pulled off this week. They deserve a whole truckload of Scooby snacks.

Yes, those habitrails though.. damn!

I think about kids...or in my case, Grandkids. I watched it with my kids growing up...I liked it. Now having something I'm sure the grandkids would be interested in along with what I see in the game itself, I may be onboard. I'm not a fan of green (or yellow for that matter). I never liked the coin door as a matching color in most cases...I would rather have it black in the CE.
Since I never ordered from spooky, I have to figure from Joe or from spooky is the better way in Mi.

I’m 100% not flipping the game!!!

Does this mean the ‘cheap’ model would be more collectible?

I def want the CE but just thinking out loud.

Yes. A game with less features and toys will be worth more than a fully loaded one...In some alternate universe but not in this one.

I agree, and it's good to keep that in mind during all the hype.

I hope so. And maybe there will be, but it's Wed, and it's pretty short notice to announce one at this point already. My gut says no. I'd like to be wrong.

I hear you, but I think think all white with the black art looks awesome. And I think the upside to not doing the same ol' jeweled inserts is the ability to go custom. There are sizes on the playfield that I don't think normal inserts exist for, not to mention ones that 100% don't like the footprints.

I don't think it should be equated with "cheap" personally. It looks like a great match for the playfield art style to me. That said, I get your point and jeweled inserts have a classiness and shine to them that's hard to put down.

Yes. So many times yes. I think the visual impact of the game is super top notch. I find most upper playfields rarely interesting to actually play. This one looks really neat, the bookcase flipper is genius, the whole package is absolutely top notch. Super impressed. And ... I just don't think flipping a bash toy on an upper playfield is the most compelling gameplay experience.

I'd sure love to try it for myself to decide though. Someone near me buy one please.

I think this is fair. The biggest part being if they're asking for deposits without any actual gameplay footage. That would be not great. But they're a small company so I understand the deposit part in general. They don't have margins and buffers for people playing the dumb "changed my mind!" games.

I get people dropping out of mod commitments all the time. They'll sign up for a Shadow translite and then 2 weeks later when I say they're ready and ask for payment they'll tell me they sold the game (happened like that several times!)

You gotta plan for flakes, it's just what comes with the business. But show gameplay before taking deposits still.

Maybe Alien, it has a double ball path with a bumper in the middle?

It can be used in some different ways because of it's unique shape. Hint: There is a switch in the werewolf sling above the right upper flipper.

So now you’re not buying my Wonka?

So guys that have bought Spooky before, how does the order process work?

1. You have to join their Fang club
2. You order either from them or their distributor, and there is some ?? amount of deposit?
3. Is shipping included in the posted prices?
4. How long should we expect before we get the machine?
5. Presumably the balance is due when your machine ships?
6. I assume it's first-come first-served so the earlier you click BUY the sooner you get your machine?
7. Is is advantageous to wait until later in the production line as they might fix/improve minor mechanical issues mid-run?

Thanks!

Nice I like that

More modable? Who knows. Maybe easier to sell
Or hold value since it’s a lower price and not that many will be on the secondary market

Shipping is not included. Time frame depends on your spot in line, but I think it takes like a year to get through. Based on Halloween, I would say it absolutely is advantageous to wait because of some QC issues. Look up the insert to Halloween Hedge multi ball if you want to get an idea.

OK that's it......I'm buying Halloween.

Daddy still wants the Wonka……

I told my wife for the millionth time the the other night Wonka is the last one… and then I said scooby is just a deposit. Once scoot comes out I’ll tell her I got a great deal and it’s only xxxxx and she’ll forget I had to put a deposit down.

Also, I’m listing like a million things for sale in time for Christmas. Old iPhones, iPads, arcade games and cabinets.

So ya… I still want Wonka!

The bare bones model is so stripped down, I wouldn't. Seeing those stripped down Halloweens, ugh. No decals on the targets, tons of bare areas with missing details. All those cool sculpts are pretty much CE exclusives so I think folks really are gonna want to stick with that model

STACKING the MODES.....

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There's always "that guy"...

Someone level-headed? Hopefully there's more than one.

Ultimately I would hope we could be allowed to make decisions based on our own personal finances and risk tolerances. I do get tired of people always trying to “save me from myself”. I would like to believe we are all capable of making the right decisions for ourselves.

Personally I want this game because I am friends with Matt at Back Alley and love his work and want to support him. Everybody has their own reasons for why they do things in life.

Agreed! I am a Spooky fan and own HWN, but there were an unacceptable number of QC issues. Yes, they were great at trying to address the issues promptly. I am an optimist and hope that SD has no where near the number of QC issues. My game is great, but many others were very unhappy with theirs. It is reasonable to be optimistic and concerned at the same time.

There is plenty of time for a gameplay video to be uploaded to YouTube or Facebook Live takes 1 second to jump on. People can share from there. Nothing high production, just do it.

One would think if there is no video prepared before the orders open up then it was never intended at all.

Hold value I can see that but nobody is gonna buy the base for more than the CE. Dreaming...

If you think whining about layouts based on your own opinion is being "level-headed" then more power to you...

I’ve seen smoke coming from a Halloween, so it’s possible with a Spooky game…

You're asking a lot of valid questions that anyone thinking about buying this game should consider. For this particular question Luke said they will be doing a Facebook live stream tomorrow (Thursday 12/8) 7pm CST, so yes he will be showing us the game tomorrow before the orders open up. At least I would assume they will be playing the game on stream and not just talking about it. I know they mentioned doing a Q&A so definitely get your questions in if you're able to join.

Hence your name cookpins

Not too much into the nostalgia game titles.....HOWEVER.......the Scooby Doo theme is absolutely perfect for pinball. The idea of collecting clues to solve mysteries to achieve higher scores, multi-balls and whatever is a no-brainer for a great machine. Hopefully, Scrappy Doo is a no-show for this game.

Ha! It wasn’t me! It was one on route that someone started a game on but no ball launched so they walked off (made some really weird noises for a little). Luckily I was playing Elvira next to it and able to shut it off. I think there was a very high chance it would’ve burst into flames. Game was never operational at that location again and later replaced.

They already said scrappy isn’t in it. He is late series this is early.