# Spooky Pinball Launches New Undercabinet Lighting; the Dungeon Crawler Carl Pinball Teasers Continue & More

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-07-06  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/spooky-pinball-launches-new-undercabinet-lighting-the-dungeon-crawler-carl-pinball-teasers-continue-more

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## Analysis

Spooky Pinball launched the 'Dead Ring' undercabinet lighting mod ($179–$339) compatible with five existing games, with 450 units in stock. Dungeon Crawler Dungeon Crawler Carl teasers from franchise stakeholders (cover artist, author, audiobook narrator) suggest an imminent announcement, though the manufacturer remains unconfirmed. Recent gameplay streams showcase Jersey Jack Pinball the Hedgehog and Barrels of Winchester Mystery House with new code.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Spooky Pinball undercabinet lighting mod is compatible with Beetlejuice, Evil Dead, Looney Tunes, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Scooby-Doo. — _Knapp Arcade article, official product launch announcement_
- [HIGH] Dead Ring pricing is $179 for one unit or $339 for two units. — _Knapp Arcade article, official product launch_
- [HIGH] Spooky has 450 Dead Ring units in stock and ready to ship. — _Knapp Arcade article, official product launch_
- [MEDIUM] Dungeon Crawler Dungeon Crawler Carl game is 'coming soon' based on teaser activity from franchise stakeholders. — _Knapp Arcade speculation based on teaser posts from Luciano Fleitas, Matt Dinniman, and Jeff Hays over a six-day period_
- [MEDIUM] Jeff Hays (audiobook narrator) is likely providing callouts for Dungeon Crawler Dungeon Crawler Carl. — _Knapp Arcade editor's inference: 'The fact that Jeff is teasing the game is probably a good clue that he is likely doing the callouts'_

### Notable Quotes

> "The interactive LED light ring is fully interactive with all of these games' pre-existing light shows."
> — **Knapp Arcade**, July 6, 2026
> _Confirms technical compatibility and integration depth of Dead Ring mod with existing Spooky titles_

> "I still don't know who is making it. I keep going back and forth between the two leading candidates."
> — **Knapp Arcade**, July 6, 2026
> _Editor explicitly states uncertainty about DCC manufacturer; signals unconfirmed intel despite strong teaser activity_

> "Most of them could probably be ripped from the audiobooks without even having to be redone if that's allowed."
> — **Knapp Arcade**, July 6, 2026
> _Speculation about reusing existing audiobook content for in-game callouts; suggests integration of audio IP_

> "DUNGEON CRAWLER Dungeon Crawler Carl New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today THE APOCOLYPSE WILL BE PLAYED 2026"
> — **Jeff Hays (Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobook narrator, teaser content)**, July 6, 2026
> _Official teaser message; confirms 2026 release window and hints at imminent announcement_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Spooky Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer; launched Dead Ring undercabinet lighting mod on July 6, 2026 |
| Dead Ring | product | New undercabinet LED lighting mod by Spooky Pinball; $179/$339 pricing; compatible with Beetlejuice, Evil Dead, Looney Tunes, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Scooby-Doo; 450 units in stock |
| Dungeon Crawler Carl | game | Upcoming pinball game based on Dungeon Crawler Carl media franchise; manufacturer unconfirmed; multiple teasers from franchise stakeholders in early July 2026 |
| Matt Dinniman | person | Author of Dungeon Crawler Carl books; released teaser for pinball game announcement |
| Jeff Hays | person | Narrator of Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks; released teaser suggesting involvement with pinball callouts |
| Luciano Fleitas | person | Cover artist for Dungeon Crawler Carl franchise; released initial teaser six days before July 6, 2026 |
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Sonic the Hedgehog Collector's Edition pinball; recent gameplay stream posted July 6, 2026 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | game | Jersey Jack Pinball title; Collector's Edition; recent gameplay stream by DRI374 |
| Barrels of Fun | company | Manufacturer of Winchester Mystery House pinball; new code update streamed July 5, 2026 |
| Winchester Mystery House | game | Barrels of Fun title; recent code update featured in Wild Dog Arcade gameplay stream July 5, 2026 |
| Knapp Arcade | person | Editor/administrator of Knapp Arcade; authored this article and provided analysis/speculation on DCC manufacturer |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news and media platform; published this article on July 6, 2026 |
| DRI374 | person | YouTube content creator; streamed Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog gameplay from Pinball Pirate venue |
| Wild Dog Arcade | person | YouTube content creator; streamed Barrels of Fun Winchester Mystery House with new code July 5, 2026 |

### Signals

- **[product_launch]** Spooky Pinball officially launched Dead Ring undercabinet lighting mod with 450 units immediately available; represents product line expansion into lighting accessories. (confidence: high) — Official product announcement with pricing ($179/$339), compatibility list (5 games), and stock quantity (450 units); product link provided
- **[product_strategy]** Spooky leveraging existing game catalog with premium aftermarket LED accessory; targets collectors and location operators seeking customization. (confidence: high) — Dead Ring designed as interactive add-on to 5 existing Spooky titles; tiered pricing structure ($179 single, $339 dual); high initial stock suggests confidence in demand
- **[machine_intel]** Multiple coordinated teaser posts from Dungeon Crawler Carl franchise stakeholders (author, cover artist, audiobook narrator) signal imminent pinball game announcement; manufacturer identity remains unconfirmed. (confidence: medium) — Three separate teasers over 6-day period; Jeff Hays teaser explicitly states 'DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL PINBALL' and '2026' release window; Knapp Arcade editor states uncertainty between 'two leading candidates' for manufacturer
- **[rumor_hype]** Community and press actively speculating about DCC pinball manufacturer with no official confirmation; two leading candidates narrowed but not named. (confidence: medium) — Knapp Arcade editor explicitly: 'I still don't know who is making it. I keep going back and forth between the two leading candidates.' Leeder comment: 'Yes these DCC manufacturer rumours and clues leave me back and forth between the two manufacturers as well!'
- **[content_signal]** Recent gameplay streams of Jersey Jack Sonic the Hedgehog and Barrels of Fun Winchester Mystery House with new code update; content creators actively covering current-generation titles. (confidence: high) — DRI374 YouTube stream of Sonic CE from Pinball Pirate venue (July 6, 2026); Wild Dog Arcade stream of Winchester Mystery House with new code (July 5, 2026)
- **[code_update]** Barrels of Fun released new code update for Winchester Mystery House; indicates ongoing development and rule refinement post-launch. (confidence: high) — Wild Dog Arcade streamed 'Winchester Mystery House pinball With new code!' on July 5, 2026; implies iterative development cycle
- **[announcement]** Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball announcement expected imminently based on coordinated teaser campaign from franchise IP holders. (confidence: medium) — Jeff Hays teaser states '2026' and 'DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL PINBALL' explicitly; three stakeholder teasers within 6 days suggests orchestrated rollout; Knapp notes 'It certainly sounds as though we are going to see the game soon'

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## Transcript

News Spooky Pinball Launches New Undercabinet Lighting; the Dungeon Crawler Carl Pinball Teasers Continue & More k knapparcade July 6, 2026 This afternoon, Spooky Pinball officially launched its new "Dead Ring" undercabinet pinball lighting mod. The new product, which is compatible with Beetlejuice, Evil Dead, Looney Tunes, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Scooby-Doo pins, costs $179 for one or $339 for two. The interactive LED light ring is fully interactive with all of these games' pre-existing light shows. Spooky currently has 450 of the rings in stock and ready to ship. https://www.spookypinball.com/product/dead-ring-light-kit/ Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Download the video instead. !Advertisement Ad 2 of 3 The teasing of Dungeon Crawler Carl pinball continues. First we had a teaser post from the franchise's cover artist Luciano Fleitas six days ago. That was followed the next day with a teaser from the books' author himself Matt Dinniman. Now today, we have a teaser from the beloved voice behind the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks, Jeff Hays. The fact that Jeff is teasing the game is probably a good clue that he is likely doing the callouts for the pin. Most of them could probably be ripped from the audiobooks without even having to be redone if that's allowed. It certainly sounds as though we are going to see the game soon. I still don't know who is making it. I keep going back and forth between the two leading candidates. The teaser is a short video of Jeff talking about how a pinball machine is coming followed by the words: "DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL PINBALL New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today THE APOCOLYPSE WILL BE PLAYED 2026" Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Download the video instead. Over the weekend we got a new gameplay stream of Jersey Jack's new Sonic the Hedgehog pinball machine, courtesy of DRI374 on YouTube: Sonic The Hedgehog CE by Jersey Jack Pinball: Game 1. Streamed from Pinball Pirate. - YouTube Tap to unmute DRI374 DRI * Last night, we also got a look at the new code for Barrels of Fun's Winchester Mystery House, courtesy of Wild Dog Arcade on YouTube: LIVE! Winchester Mystery House pinball With new code! Live pinball 8 pm ET, Sun, Jul 5th, 2026 - YouTube Tap to unmute Wild Dog Arcade Wild Dog Arcade Posted 35 minutes ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (1) Please sign in to join the conversation. L Leeder 14 minutes ago Yes these DCC manufacturer rumours and clues leave me back and forth between the two manufacturers as well! no idea yet :) - Thanks for your posts 0 Related Articles Spooky Pinball Launches New Undercabinet Lighting; the Dungeon Crawler Carl Pinball Teasers Continue & More 35 minutes ago Yukon Yeti Pinball Production Set To Begin; TOTAN Shipping Next Week?; The Dungeon Crawler Carl Mystery & More 1 day ago First Gameplay Footage of Pedretti Gaming's New Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake; Gary Stern Interview 3 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe !Advertisement Ad 1 of 3 New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today StripeM-Inner

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