# SDTM: Zombie Deer Arcade Gameplay (Headshots Only!) - Big Buck Hunter Reloaded (Raw Thrills, 2020)

**Source:** Straight Down the Middle  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2021-03-02  
**Duration:** 10m 57s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSmuIDQxnk0

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## Analysis

Zach Minney from Straight Down the Middle showcases Big Buck Hunter Reloaded (Raw Thrills, 2020), a light gun arcade game featuring a 'Headshots Only' zombie deer hunting mode. He demonstrates gameplay on his custom Panorama cabinet with a 55-inch Samsung 4K monitor and discusses the game's difficulty, appeal to arcade collectors, and availability through Flippin' Out Pinball.

### Key Claims

- [MEDIUM] Big Buck Hunter Reloaded deserves to be in a home game room and doesn't require arcade location play — _Host opinion on game quality and home ownership appeal_
- [HIGH] The Panorama model of Big Buck Hunter includes a 55-inch Samsung 4K high refresh rate monitor option — _Host specifications: 'i chose a uh it's a 55 inch samsung 4k high refresh rate that's what you want on these gaming cabinets it was like 300 bucks'_
- [HIGH] Big Buck Hunter Panorama comes with a Terminator topper — _Host statement: 'It comes with a Terminator topper the panorama does'_
- [MEDIUM] A 42-inch built-in monitor version of Panorama is available — _Host mentions: 'They also sell one at 42 inch with it all built in beautiful leds up and down'_
- [HIGH] Headshots Only mode in Zombie Deer is extremely difficult and challenging — _Host gameplay commentary: 'this is not for the faint of heart at all', 'this is tough', 'Hard mode before you click on this and they're completely right this is tough'_

### Notable Quotes

> "this game right here deserves to be in your game room yes you don't have to go to the arcade to play this you can own this game and it's beautiful"
> — **Zach Minney**, opening
> _Core pitch for why collectors should own Big Buck Hunter Reloaded at home_

> "i mean why not you own one life you want a damn arcade game buy an arcade game"
> — **Zach Minney**, early
> _Lifestyle positioning for arcade game collecting_

> "headshots only the only way to take down these deer are headshots"
> — **Host/Game callout**, gameplay
> _Core mechanic of Zombie Deer mode_

> "this is not for the faint of heart at all and i love it that's why i like pinball i like the tough games like the shadows of the world The Walking Dead of the world Ghostbusters"
> — **Zach Minney**, gameplay
> _Host expresses preference for challenging games, references competitive pinball titles_

> "if you guys are really good at Big Buck The Hunter i'll make you feel better"
> — **Zach Minney**, mid-gameplay
> _Acknowledges game difficulty and difficulty curve_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Zach Minney | person | Host of Straight Down the Middle, demonstrating Big Buck Hunter Reloaded gameplay and providing narration |
| Raw Thrills | company | Manufacturer of Big Buck Hunter Reloaded (2020) |
| Big Buck Hunter Reloaded | game | Light gun arcade game (Raw Thrills, 2020) with Zombie Deer hunting mode featured in video |
| Flippin' Out Pinball | company | Retailer/distributor handling sales of Big Buck Hunter Reloaded and other arcade/pinball machines; contact: 812-457-9711 |
| Straight Down the Middle | organization | YouTube video series and podcast hosted by Zach Minney focused on pinball and arcade content |
| The Walking Dead | game | Pinball machine referenced as example of challenging/difficult game that host prefers |
| Ghostbusters | game | Pinball machine referenced as example of challenging/difficult game that host prefers |
| The Shadow | game | Pinball machine referenced as example of challenging/difficult game that host prefers |
| Big Buck Hunter Panorama | product | Cabinet variant with customizable monitor (55-inch option available at approximately $300); host's personal unit features Samsung 4K display and Terminator topper |
| Terminator | product | Topper accessory included with Big Buck Hunter Panorama cabinet model |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Light gun arcade game mechanics and difficulty, Home arcade game collecting and ownership, Big Buck Hunter Reloaded gameplay and features
- **Secondary:** Arcade cabinet hardware and display customization, Comparison between challenging arcade/pinball games, Arcade/pinball retail and distribution

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.82) — Host demonstrates enthusiasm and enjoyment of Big Buck Hunter Reloaded despite gameplay difficulty. Positive recommendations for home ownership and consistent praise for challenge level. No negative criticism of game or manufacturer.

### Signals

- **[industry_signal]** Light gun arcade games (Raw Thrills) competing in adjacent arcade collecting space; cross-pollination with pinball content media (SDTM) (confidence: medium) — SDTM covering non-pinball arcade game; host treats Big Buck Hunter Reloaded with same enthusiasm/production quality as pinball machines
- **[event_signal]** Straight Down the Middle continues arcade/pinball content coverage with light gun game showcase, demonstrating media diversification beyond pinball into adjacent arcade markets (confidence: high) — Video features detailed Big Buck Hunter Reloaded gameplay with production quality consistent with SDTM pinball content
- **[market_signal]** Raw Thrills light gun arcade games (Big Buck Hunter Reloaded) positioned as premium home collection items via specialty retailer Flippin' Out Pinball (confidence: medium) — Host emphasizes home ownership appeal: 'you don't have to go to the arcade to play this you can own this game'; Flippin' Out Pinball actively distributing and promoting
- **[product_strategy]** Big Buck Hunter Panorama model features customizable monitor option (55-inch 4K Samsung upgrade available) indicating hardware flexibility and premium positioning (confidence: high) — Host details: 'the panorama is where you can choose your own monitor so i chose a uh it's a 55 inch samsung 4k high refresh rate that's what you want on these gaming cabinets'

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## Transcript

you hit it off with a bumper knife straighten down the middle [Music] this game right here deserves to be in your game room yes you don't have to go to the arcade to play this you can own this game and it's beautiful if you've got pinball machines or other arcades pool tables this is what everybody will flock to let's go one player gun all right here's where we picked that and if you guys are ready for your own contact Flip It Out Pinball eight one two four five seven nine seven one one Flip It Out Pinball you're like one click away from this thing being in your house yourself well i mean why not you got one life you want a damn arcade game buy an arcade game all right i'm gonna go to track one just because i'm not used to this i've not played the zombie one and i bet it's tough as nails here we go [Music] headshots only the only way to take down these deer are by headshots [Music] all right let's try it only bucks you hit a doe and you're done z hey c h i like that it still has the the chick inside all right service i won got him okay oh these this is gonna be hard [Music] didn't even see that third one i'm not gonna lie but i got one rough looking white tail right there that sucks a fright tail nicely done nicely done raw thrills here we go guys that was poo that wasn't good at all see if we can pick it up here on site two [Music] that wasn't the head get what [Music] what a challenge this is this is not for the faint of heart at all and i love it that's why i like pinball i like the tough games like the the shadows of the world the walking dead of the world ghostbusters i like that type of meme that was in the head now it says hard mode before you click on this and they're completely right this is tough [Music] oh man at least i killed a bear if you want to get kicked in the nuts this is the game for you right here here we go [Music] that's not good what that bear give me though the bear is going to give me something 257 all right i'll take it hallelujah you gotta get ahead of it you get ahead of it oh i almost got you critter what he must have been a big ghost because i didn't see anything on that third one i i see nothing all right let's go the bonus round where oh my that accuracy is bad ladies you've got one shot at him basically [Music] that's a tough one wow well if you guys are really good at Big Buck Hunter i'll make you feel better let's go for shits and giggles we're here i want to go animal to end this off because that made me feel like a horrible hunter let's go big horn i'll go truck three three good old slalom arizona is where we're headed if you guys want to know uh which model this is a Big Buck Hunter i have the panorama the panorama is where you can choose your own monitor so i chose a uh it's a 55 inch samsung 4k high refresh rate that's what you want on these these gaming it was like 300 bucks they also sell one at 42 inch with it all built in beautiful leds up and down so that's that's an upgrade there but i like this it comes with a terminator topper the panorama does and go to Flip It Out Pinball and you can see oh they're fighting and you can see pictures okay i got one of them where's my big boy where's my big boy where is he [Music] that was a good score [Music] okay gotta keep it clean all three of them here all three where you at where you at all three [Music] that was an ace right there that was an this is making me feel better before i turn this game off here we go [Music] here we go where where you at where you at come on where is he yeah where where come on show yourself oh you guys seen why i did that though right you guys would have done that same thing took the shot took the shot all right let's finish up this show with a good round here we go come on come on come on there you are okay how'd you come back for him oh yeah no [Music] 352. [Music] still got a bonus round here we go give me something good i want a good bonus round [Music] this one's funny okay i don't feel like i did horrible i could have used some more time on the last one not great thanks for hanging out again go down below subscribe follow so you guys will have current updates of the coolest new pinball and arcade machines on the planet and you can get them at one place Flip It Out Pinball eight one two four five seven nine seven one one just go to the website flipitoutpinball.com you can buy pinball machines accessories you can buy arcade machines do you want the coolest machine not only in the block but in the state Flip It Out Pinball see you guys later peace all right what am i going to hunt now let's go

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 5881aab3-f593-4cfe-841c-0e00d84586c4*