# MINECRAFT DUNGEONS ARCADE First Look & Gameplay (Raw Thrills, 2021)

**Source:** Flip n Out Pinball  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2021-09-02  
**Duration:** 16m 31s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b2WRZbioj0

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## Analysis

Zach from Straight Down the Middle and Flippin' Out Pinball demonstrates the setup and initial gameplay of Minecraft Dungeons Arcade by Raw Thrills at a local Evansville venue. The hosts praise the machine's visual presentation, sound quality, and build, noting it took 30-45 minutes to set up with good instructions. They highlight the game's height (approximately 10 feet) and adjustability for low-ceiling locations, and showcase the collectible card scanning mechanic.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Minecraft Dungeons Arcade setup took about 30-45 minutes to complete with good instructions — _Zach directly states completion time after setup process_
- [HIGH] The machine is approximately 10 feet tall — _Zach explicitly describes the height and notes it exceeds some venue clearances_
- [HIGH] The machine has adjustable components to accommodate lower-ceiling locations — _Hosts confirm adjustments were made to fit the venue and note this is a feature for operators with ceiling constraints_
- [HIGH] The game features collectible card scanning mechanics — _Hosts interact with and scan collectible cards during gameplay demonstration_
- [HIGH] Sound quality and visual presentation of the machine are impressive — _Zach describes it as 'almost overwhelming' and praises both sound and appearance_

### Notable Quotes

> "It took about a half an hour, 45 minutes to plug everything in. Instructions were really good. This thing is a beauty. It's almost overwhelming. It's so beautiful and the sound is great."
> — **Zach (Flippin' Out Pinball)**, ~2:45
> _Direct positive assessment of setup experience and machine quality_

> "I can confirm now as I'm sweating, like this game, this game's legit."
> — **Zach**, ~8:15
> _Enthusiastic endorsement after extended gameplay testing_

> "This thing is like 10 foot tall. They didn't have the clearance, but that doesn't mean you can't have this machine."
> — **Zach**, ~7:30
> _Highlights practical consideration for operators: machine height and adjustability solutions_

> "Lights up the whole room."
> — **Zach**, ~8:45
> _Commentary on the machine's visual impact and presence in a venue_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Minecraft Dungeons Arcade | product | Arcade game machine by Raw Thrills being demonstrated; features card scanning mechanics and impressive lighting/sound |
| Raw Thrills | company | Manufacturer of Minecraft Dungeons Arcade game |
| Zach | person | Host of Straight Down the Middle and Flippin' Out Pinball; conducts machine setup and gameplay demonstration |
| Jeremy | person | Co-host assisting with Minecraft Dungeons Arcade setup and gameplay |
| Flippin' Out Pinball | organization | Pinball and arcade retail/distribution company; hosts the demonstration and promotes venue in Evansville |
| Blenders Yogurt and Ice Cream Parfait | organization | Frozen yogurt and smoothie bar in Evansville, Indiana hosting the Minecraft Dungeons Arcade machine |
| Secret Headquarters | organization | Arcade and collectibles venue in Evansville, Indiana across from Blenders; features various arcade games and pinball machines |
| Evansville, Indiana | event | Location where the demonstration takes place; featured as a destination for arcade/pinball enthusiasts |
| Straight Down the Middle | organization | Pinball and arcade content creation platform; Zach is a host |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Arcade machine setup and installation, Raw Thrills arcade equipment
- **Secondary:** Venue logistics and space considerations, Collectible card mechanics in arcade games, Evansville arcade/pinball venue promotion

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Hosts express strong enthusiasm for the machine's build quality, visual presentation, and gameplay. Zach's statement 'this game's legit' and descriptions of it being 'a beauty' with impressive sound indicate high satisfaction. Positive tone maintained throughout setup and gameplay demonstration.

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Flippin' Out Pinball using venue partnerships to showcase arcade equipment and drive location visitation (confidence: high) — Coordinated demonstration event at Blenders with cross-promotion to Secret Headquarters arcade venue
- **[market_signal]** Minecraft Dungeons Arcade availability and distribution to commercial locations in Midwest region (confidence: medium) — Machine actively on-site and available for commercial placement; Flippin' Out Pinball promoting sales/placement availability
- **[announcement]** Minecraft Dungeons Arcade by Raw Thrills is being actively placed in commercial venues and demonstrated to audiences (confidence: high) — Direct demonstration of functioning machine in operational venue setting

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## Transcript

 Thank you. We'll be right back. Hey, what's going on everybody? It's Zach with Straight Down the Middle and Flip N Out Pinball. I'm here with my buddy Jeremy, and we are about to set up one of the coolest toys in all of the galaxy. It's the Minecraft Dungeons Arcade Game by Raw Thrills. We're here locally in Evansville, Indiana at Blender's Yogurt and Ice Cream Parfait. Smoothie and Yogurt Bar. Smoothie and Yogurt Bar, in association with Secret Headquarters right across the street here in Evansville. This is everything arcade and pinball. So you guys, when you're in Evansville, Indiana, you've got to check out the brand new Minecraft Dungeons, as well as some beautiful stirring machines, too. We're going to hook this up, and then we're going to play the heck out of it, right, Jay? That's right. Let's do it. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You're going to pin the corners. Yeah, PSA is going to really screw you on that. All right everybody that about sums it up here at Flippin Out Pinball We've got it all set up. It took about a half an hour, 45 minutes to plug everything in. Instructions were really good. This thing is a beauty. It's almost overwhelming. It's so beautiful and the sound is great. I'm ready and I'm eager to play it. We even got to install the cards. Yeah, the collectible cards. He was trying to steal the hollows. I was telling you. What can you say? I'll give him one of those. If you guys are looking for ... We can get this in your house, I promise. We did a little customization on the banner itself or on the marquee itself. It's looking really good. But if you guys want this or any other awesome, extraordinary machine, maybe a Kong machine for the location, the VR stuff, what do they have? Walking Dead. There's Jurassic Park or Halo. Come on. Big Buck Hunter. in stock or really cool pinball machines. See the beautiful stern sitting there? All you've got to do is go to flipinoutpinball.com That's flip the letter inoutpinball.com and for God's sakes, if you guys are in the Midwest, come to Evansville, Indiana get some awesome ice cream or what is it? Frozen yogurt. Frozen yogurt. Smoothies. That's healthy for you, I guess. Only at Blenders. Go to Blenders. They've got the coolest arcade and pinball machines. and here's the two for one. After you're done eating ice cream, you go over to Secret Headquarters, literally 50 feet away, full of arcades, full of collectibles and local celebrity too. I'll just say that. Maybe we'll talk to him later. But the two for one deal. Come get yourself some yogurt. Go over there. Wipe your hands off. I don't want those sticky fingers on the arcade buttons over there. But it's a sight to see and you can see it at Evansville, Indiana. Flip N Out Pinball. I know, I know. Can we play? See you guys later. Bye, bye, bye! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you I can confirm now as I'm sweating, like this game, this game's legit. one of these in your local area, again if you're in the Midwest come down here to Blenders to play this thing. It's a monster, look at this thing. Lights up the whole room. I got Lamba. Oh, Lamba. Scan it. That's crazy. Already equipped. I guess just set it right there and then press it on the finger down. and then press the button to get it done. What do we want? I don't know. I guess just go to the first one. There you go, look. Scan cards can change here any time. Oh, hit him. Thank you All right So for those of you who have low ceilings in your arcade or establishment, fear not. They've got this set up really nice where there's some adjustments you can make. This goes on top even more so. This thing's like 10 foot tall. They didn't have the clearance, but that doesn't mean you can't have this machine. We just adjusted it a little bit, took this off. It's going to be a cool display piece, a secret headquarters arcade. But you can have it regardless of, you know, if it's in the boat or not. You can get it if there's two grids in it. Can we turn that down? Or does it automatically? Alright, what do you guys think? Game of the year? We'll see. We'll be right back. We'll be right back. Thank you. All right, everybody, the dirty work's done. Let's start, right?

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 41c5251c-d459-4a1f-a9b0-0b50a2e4f89d*