# ROB ZOMBIE’S SPOOKSHOW INTERNATIONAL

**Source:** Pinball News Website  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2015-12-11  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2015/12/11/rob-zombies-spookshow-international

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## Analysis

Pinball News covers the full art package and playfield reveal of Spooky Pinball second game, Rob Zombie's Spookshow International, released December 11, 2015. The game is based on a shelved title (Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave) with Rob Zombie IP, features custom toys from Back Alley Creations, a color LCD display, and sold out its 300-unit production run quickly after announcement at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Rob Zombie's Spookshow International is Spooky Pinball second game — _Article opening states 'Spooky Pinball second game'_
- [HIGH] The playfield is based on Spooky Pinball shelved game Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave — _Article states 'The playfield is based on Spooky Pinball shelved game Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave (PZfBtG)'_
- [HIGH] The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown — _Article directly states 'The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown'_
- [HIGH] The game features custom speech from Rob Zombie, Sheri Moon Zombie, and Sid Haig — _Article lists software features including 'custom speech from Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Sid Haig'_
- [HIGH] All toys in the game are modeled by Matt at Back Alley Creations — _Article states 'Murray, like all the toys in the game, is modelled by Matt at Back Alley Creations'_
- [HIGH] The game features a color LCD display instead of a regular single-color LED dot-matrix display — _Article states 'Instead of a regular single-colour LED dot-matrix display, Rob Zombie's Spookshow International features a colour LCD display'_
- [HIGH] The software includes a video mode from Ben Heck — _Article lists 'a video mode from Ben Heck' in software features_

### Notable Quotes

> "The playfield is based on Spooky Pinball shelved game Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave (PZfBtG), but apart from the art differences there have been extra toys added and the operation of some areas has changed."
> — **Pinball News**
> _Explains the origin and evolution of the playfield from a previously unreleased title_

> "The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown."
> — **Pinball News**
> _Indicates high demand and rapid sellout of the limited production run_

> "The software features six song modes, four sub-modes, a Hell Bound wizard mode, ten Rob Zombie songs, custom speech from Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Sid Haig, and a video mode from Ben Heck."
> — **Pinball News**
> _Details the comprehensive software feature set and celebrity talent involved_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Rob Zombie's Spookshow International | game | Spooky Pinball's second game, released December 2015, based on Rob Zombie IP with a 300-unit production run that sold out |
| Spooky Pinball | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer producing Rob Zombie's Spookshow International as their second title |
| Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave | game | Shelved Spooky Pinball game that served as the basis for Rob Zombie's Spookshow International playfield |
| Alex Horley | person | Artist who created both Standard and Limited Edition translite artwork for the game |
| Rob Zombie | person | Musician and filmmaker whose IP and custom speech is featured in the game |
| Sheri Moon Zombie | person | Actress and musician who provided custom speech for the game |
| Sid Haig | person | Actor who provided custom speech for the game |
| Matt | person | Designer at Back Alley Creations who modeled all toys in the game, including Murray the Robot and Living Dead Girl |
| Ben Heck | person | Pinball designer who created the video mode featured in the game |
| Back Alley Creations | company | Company responsible for modeling all custom toys for the game |
| Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown | event | Event where the Rob Zombie game theme was announced, leading to rapid sellout of 300-unit production run |
| Pinball News | organization | Media outlet covering the game reveal with full art package and playfield photography |
| House of 1,000 Corpses | product | Rob Zombie film referenced in game design; Captain Spauling character featured in upper playfield area |
| Dragula | product | Rob Zombie music video referenced; source of Murray the Robot character appearing in game |
| The Haunted World of El Superbeasto | product | Rob Zombie animated film referenced; source of Murray the Robot character appearing in game |

### Signals

- **[product_launch]** Full art package reveal for Rob Zombie's Spookshow International including Standard and Limited Edition translites by Alex Horley, cabinet art, and playfield photography (confidence: high) — Article documents complete visual reveal with multiple images of translites, cabinet sides, and playfield layout
- **[product_launch]** 300-unit production run of Rob Zombie's Spookshow International fully sold out shortly after theme announcement (confidence: high) — Direct statement: 'The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown'
- **[design_innovation]** Game features color LCD display instead of traditional single-color LED dot-matrix display, named 'Chroma-Corpse' (confidence: high) — Article explicitly contrasts traditional LED displays with 'a colour LCD display' featuring video mode and custom graphics
- **[design_innovation]** Custom modeled toys including rotating Captain Spauling, Murray the Robot, Ghetto Blaster, and Living Dead Girl girl figure at back of playfield (confidence: high) — Detailed description and photography of multiple custom toys designed by Matt at Back Alley Creations
- **[gameplay_signal]** Software includes six song modes, four sub-modes, Hell Bound wizard mode, ten Rob Zombie songs, and video mode from Ben Heck (confidence: high) — Comprehensive software feature list provided in article
- **[licensing_signal]** Game features custom speech from Rob Zombie, Sheri Moon Zombie, and Sid Haig, indicating secured licenses for IP and talent (confidence: high) — Article lists 'custom speech from Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Sid Haig' as part of software features
- **[collector_signal]** Game available in both Standard and Limited Edition versions with distinct translite artwork (confidence: high) — Article documents separate Standard and Limited Edition translite designs by Alex Horley
- **[market_signal]** Limited 300-unit production run sold out quickly following announcement at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown (confidence: high) — Direct confirmation of rapid sellout timing correlated with announcement event
- **[technology_signal]** Game incorporates custom video mode and color LCD display technology, suggesting technical partnership with Ben Heck or custom development (confidence: high) — Video mode credited to Ben Heck; color LCD with video playback represents technical advancement for the time
- **[design_philosophy]** Heavy thematic integration of Rob Zombie IP including references to House of 1,000 Corpses, Dragula, El Superbeasto, and character models across playfield (confidence: high) — Multiple playfield elements tied to specific Rob Zombie films and music videos (Captain Spauling, Murray the Robot, Living Dead Girl)

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## Transcript

Date: 11th December, 2015 Pictures: Spooky Pinball Welcome to the start of our coverage of Spooky Pinball’s second game – Rob Zombie’s Spookshow International. ![The regular translite image by Alex Horley ](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/2.jpg) The Standard translite image by Alex Horley Although the Standard translite was revealed some weeks ago, today we got our first look at the full art package and the playfield shots and features. In addition to the Standard translite there is also one for a Limited Edition model, which is also from Alex Horley. This will presumably feature the game’s title at the top in due course. ![The Limited Edition translite](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/1.jpg) The Limited Edition translite artwork The cabinet art, unusually, doesn’t include the name of the game. While the cabinet art is the same on both sides, the backbox imagery differs. ![The left side of the cabinet and backbox](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/18.jpg) The left side of the cabinet and backbox ![The right side](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/16.jpg) The right side ![The cabinet front](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/17.jpg) The cabinet front The yellows and oranges on the cabinet seem to fit much better with the warmer tones of the Limited Edition translite rather than the colder-feeling Standard translite. So what’s under the glass? ![The playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/20.jpg) The playfield The playfield is based on Spooky Pinball’s shelved game Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave (PZfBtG), but apart from the art differences there have been extra toys added and the operation of some areas has changed. The upper playfield with a mini-flipper from PZfBtG remains but is now Captain Spauling’s area from House of 1,000 Corpses, with new plastics, decorative toys of a skull pile, a gas pump and a bucket of fried chicken, and a rotating model of the Captain. ![The upper playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/5.jpg) The upper playfield ![The upper playfield is accessed by the left ramp but a drop-target blocks it](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/14.jpg) The it There’s another rotating model down on the main playfield, as Murray the Robot from the Dragula video and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto sits on top of one of the game’s three pop bumpers. ![The left side of the main playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/11.jpg) The left side of the main playfield ![A better look at Murray the Robot](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/6.jpg) A better look at Murray the Robot Murray, like all the toys in the game, is modelled by Matt at Back Alley Creations, and another of his designs sits just in front of the lower pop bumper. ![The Ghetto Blaster from Dead City Radio](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/8.jpg) The Ghetto Blaster from Dead City Radio ![The three pop bumpers](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/19.jpg) The three pop bumpers The final model is the Living Dead Girl who stands at the very back of the game and is viewed through a clear window. ![The Living Dead Girl](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/7.jpg) The Living Dead Girl ![The Living Dead Girl is at the back of the playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/10.jpg) The playfield Instead of a regular single-colour LED dot-matrix display, Rob Zombie’s Spookshow International features a colour LCD display in the usual place between the speakers in the backbox. ![The Chroma-Corpse LCD](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/12.jpg) The Chroma-Corpse LCD The software features six song modes, four sub-modes, a Hell Bound wizard mode, ten Rob Zombie songs, custom speech from Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Sid Haig, and a video mode from Ben Heck. Here’s a test video of it during development before any sounds were added. The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown. However, here’s the game flyer anyway. ![The game flyer](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/3a.jpg) The game flyer Finally, here’s the video from Spooky Pinball which was released a few hours ago, revealing the game’s playfield, art package and gameplay features. We’ll be back with more on Rob Zombie’s Spookshow International right here at Pinball News.

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