# Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle (Spooky 2017)

**Source:** Mystery Pinball Theater 3000  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2020-03-09  
**Duration:** 19m 29s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DVTo0Uj2uA

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## Analysis

Gameplay stream of Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle (Spooky 2017) featuring two players discussing modes, mechanics, and strategy. Topics include werewolf mode activation, multiball mechanics, mystery shots, bonus modes, and dead bouncing techniques. Players compete casually with running commentary on rule depth and playfield design.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Werewolf mode requires specific shots to activate and can be started from mystery shots — _Players discussing active gameplay and mode progression during stream_
- [HIGH] The game features a ball save mechanic in bonus modes that allows for high-scoring jackpot shots — _Direct observation during gameplay with player commentary_
- [MEDIUM] Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle is noted for dead bouncing ability and bounciness similar to or exceeding TNA — _Player commentary: 'this is like the greatest dead bounce machine ever' and comparison to TNA bounciness_
- [HIGH] The machine has an insects/creature mode requiring hitting ten specific targets — _Player states 'I got to get ten of them' and discusses arrow positioning for targeting_
- [MEDIUM] Code updates for the game are being actively worked on by a developer named George — _Player comment: 'someone finishes coding huh yeah George' and 'his code makes everybody's dreams better'_

### Notable Quotes

> "his code makes everybody's dreams better so I cannot start using frigging werewolf which I've been trying to do forever"
> — **Player (host)**, early-game
> _References code developer and game balance philosophy; suggests werewolf mode was restricted or disabled pending code updates_

> "this is like the greatest dead bounce machine ever it really is"
> — **Player**, mid-game
> _Positive assessment of playfield design and dead bounce mechanics_

> "I am NOT [Wolf speed run champ]... but what I do have... wolf 96 and Wolf speed run"
> — **Player (host)**, end-game
> _Tournament achievement tracking and competitive bragging_

> "if you get the simple multi-ball going... you can get up the ramp... you can still start your werewolf"
> — **Player**, early-mid-game
> _Rules explanation showing multiball and mode interaction depth_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle | game | Spooky Pinball 2017 release; subject of gameplay stream |
| Spooky Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle |
| Mystery Pinball Theater 3000 | organization | Podcast/stream channel hosting this gameplay video |
| George | person | Code developer for Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle; mentioned as working on game rules/balance |
| TNA | game | Referenced pinball machine for comparison of dead bouncing/bounciness characteristics |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Mode design and activation (werewolf, creature, monster, insects), Multiball mechanics and interaction with other modes
- **Secondary:** Dead bouncing and playfield design philosophy, Code updates and balance changes
- **Mentioned:** Tournament scoring and achievements (Wolf Run, speed runs), Casual vs. competitive gameplay approach

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.78) — Players express enthusiasm for game mechanics, compliment design and code quality, and engage in competitive but friendly banter. Some minor frustrations with shot execution and mode timing, but overall tone is appreciative and entertained.

### Signals

- **[gameplay_signal]** Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle features interconnected modes (werewolf, creature, monster, insects) that can be activated from mystery shots and multiball. Players discuss strategic prioritization and difficulty of mode execution. (confidence: high) — Active gameplay discussion showing multiple modes available, mystery shot routing, and multiball integration with mode starts
- **[design_philosophy]** Game is noted for excellent dead bouncing capability and bounciness, suggesting intentional design around ball physics and recovery opportunities. (confidence: medium) — Player comment: 'this is like the greatest dead bounce machine ever' and comparison to TNA
- **[code_update]** Active code development by George affecting werewolf mode availability and rule implementation. Mode appears to have been restricted or modified via code update. (confidence: medium) — Player: 'someone finishes coding huh yeah George' and reference to having 'been trying to use frigging werewolf which I've been trying to do forever'
- **[competitive_signal]** Players tracking competitive achievements (Wolf Run, Wolf speed run, Wolf 96) suggesting active competitive scene around this title. (confidence: medium) — End-game achievement tracking and 'Wolf Run champ' status discussion
- **[gameplay_signal]** Game demonstrates significant rule depth with mode sequencing, shot requirements (e.g., 'get it in a mystery'), multiball interaction, and bonus ball saves. (confidence: high) — Consistent discussion of shot routing, mode activation paths, and strategic decision-making throughout gameplay

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## Transcript

it's go time who's playing right now you all right yeah just you and me all right two more in there you want it right boom yes you yes but you have to convince an iPod yeah I thought I'd turned all the nightbot commands oh you know what still left I think there's a every I thought I'd disabled that command you're right insomnia I think I'd still got that command in there I know which commands it is it happens every nope it happens every like 20 minutes oh you're keeping it wide open for me bro I know you are right now now I said oh oh you said color I didn't see that are you you you [Music] all right so you have to do I'm a werewolf right now I think you can backhand this back [Music] thinking someone finishes coding huh yeah George I'm very patient I'm very patient his code makes everybody's dreams better so I cannot start using frigging werewolf which I've been trying to do forever right no starting yeah so now you have to chew where'd the ball go that changes the mode to well know where it's to wear them now what I have to shoot all you have to shoot broke orbit or I guess get it in a mystery so you have to shoot it huh [Music] completely agree yes starting modes and this is just come on guys really I mean this is [Music] and that was the wrong direction for the nudge [Music] you and me both like that [Music] what's nice is if you if you get the simple multiball going damn it you can get up the ramp to but if you can that you can still start your werewolf you still start your own foster well you can get it out of the mystery anything you want to do to him to make me win it's fair oh okay now get it up the top now let it let it draw it let it drop Oh see that you know no I see what you're saying that's the sneaky way to get that back now that's your mystery okay missionary work all right the ball events the monster okay I got a monster werewolf okay I get it where did you start mystery oh yeah you got it off a mystery jacket also now you can get your own your multiball started - well yeah I do but I'm more worried about making my shots it's not that I don't want the noise they said I think if I go for to that I will screw it up oh oh oh there you go there you go okay oh wait oh no you didn't I did it's gonna shoot out of there oh damn it are you guys good and it's not time right yes there it is oh my god what was the size of that I don't know a lot 36 there it is 36 yeah that's a lot of points by the way if you didn't know that feeling where I want some guy to hit five shots and the follow-ups know this is your ball safe oh you're not gonna you can't lose but you gotta hit the jackpot where is it it's on the left okay no no damn it and and now I hit it I hit it right after it just went away so that so that so that's the thing about this so you got you finish them oh yeah you get to a bonus mode we have a ball save the whole mode and if you score it it's huge point so you got werewolf you got creature live how preach your time collectively do you think you to have spent playing pinball oh that's heaven minute that's the top it's like asking me how much time it might spend dancing the Lindy Hop I can't give a number of that either the answer is not 39 crap Wow by far the best game hey you've been then I know but he no I I have one ball one huge is one huge ball that should've been a Ford janata sideways night so what am I in right now I'm in monster yeah you can't can't drop catch that you can't lock it though getting those chops took hard time for free ball what's that can you dead bounce it over to the low that's way too late now yes I don't even know who that was for sometimes you can do I think this is gonna do it - this is gonna be it oh and I did a thing [Music] you said it was impossible to drop cash can you get balanced yeah you can this is like the greatest debt bounce machine ever it really is think of how bouncy TNA is that's how bouncy this Oh really actually maybe not I think Christian Igor arrow things like three arrows have you do it again bro you can get to the bonus level like that only 46 kind of didn't even try to save that loud I'm sorry it went right down the middle no you're gonna save it get out of here you loser 47 Oh 47 what the frack your clothes you can take it yeah I can take it [Music] that's a wicked loop in there I dig it but it's wicked no no [Music] got a compound yeah insects I hate insects yeah I got to get ten of them yeah the problem is you have to have like one specific spot on that kid in any of the three years after that one arrow yeah I mean there is an arrow right here it's not time neither so you can kind of hot-diggity you're good you guys [Music] now let's kill some bugs [Applause] [Music] [Applause] all right I never hit that loop unless I'm aiming for something that's not clear one Oh wolf speed run all right that's it guys that is the big winner Ben is the big winner and when was it worship play 17 points 17 points was that mean I don't know what my score was thank you where are you 47 foot you we're on the board and I don't know it told me I had like Wolf Run champ I am NOT oh my god haha but what I do have you got wolf though that was awesome wolf 96 and Wolf speed run yeah well yeah we run me run all right Vince Omni it says happy birthday thank you for insomnia I was kind of messing around with different things here different connection so I had to drop the stream and come back up this one doesn't go into a nice record yeah cool thanks this one doesn't go into the to the books it's just for fun tonight next week yeah wait now I'm not screaming next week well I'll see you later I'm streaming at some point

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