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Gremlins

gameactive22 mentionsFirst seen Mar 23, 2024Last seen Mar 16, 2026

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Gremlins is an upcoming pinball game by Spooky Pinball based on the classic 1980s horror-comedy film franchise. The game is widely anticipated within the pinball community as a nostalgia-driven title expected to generate significant collector demand, with comparisons made to the commercial success of Beetlejuice. Multiple sources indicate it is positioned as either the second game in a planned release sequence (following Goonies or Beetlejuice) or as an alternative upcoming title in Spooky's 2026 release pipeline.

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  • manufacturesSpooky Pinball LLCSpooky Pinball is the manufacturer of the Gremlins pinball gamemedium
  • affiliated_withGooniesGremlins and Goonies are discussed as part of Spooky Pinball's upcoming release cycle, with Goonies potentially released before or as alternative to Gremlinsmedium
  • affiliated_withBeetlejuiceGremlins is anticipated to have similar commercial success and collector demand to the Beetlejuice pinball game; positioned as potential successor in release sequencemedium
  • appears_inKanedaKaneda discusses Gremlins across multiple podcast episodes and speculates about its upcoming releasemedium

Facts

  • achievementSubject of Howie Mandel conversation regarding game developmentlowfrom 2026-01
  • affiliationPinball game by Spooky Pinballhighfrom 2025
  • attributeFoundation game for 80s/90s nostalgia collector collectionsmediumfrom 2025-12
  • attribute1980s movie IP themehighfrom 2025
  • attributeAnticipated to sell out immediately due to licensing strengthmediumfrom 2025-12
  • statusPart of Spooky Pinball's upcoming release schedulehighfrom 2025-11

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Recent Mentions (22)

  • Rumored pinball game; Mike predicts as next Spooky title; new film coming next year

    039 - Beetlejuice @ Pinball on Perry - 1st impressionsMar 16, 2026
  • Alternative rumor to Beetlejuice for Spooky's next title; Kaneda believes Beetlejuice more likely to drive sales

    Episode 1118: "The Only FOMO Left Is Pretty Spooky"Aug 1, 2025
  • Upcoming Spooky Pinball title; explicitly mentioned as likely next release in discussion of next five games

    Spooky Special Don-after-dark!Mar 23, 2024
  • Film IP rumored as upcoming Spooky Pinball license

    Episode25: 3 Shocking Pinball Rumors That Might Just Be TRUEFeb 15, 2025
  • Rumored Spooky Pinball title; hosts speculate about potential 'midnight madness' mode and practical gremlin toy implementations.

    WBPP ACTION NEWS | Elwin, Avatar, Goonies, & more!!Oct 16, 2024
  • Don's #2 dream theme; 1984 film; proposed with interactive gremlin chaos mechanics, movie theater mode, old lady chair launch feature

    DPP #170 "Dream Themes! Awesome fundraising tournament for kids!"

Contradictions

  • Existing: Gremlins expected as second game in a two-game release sequencevsConflicting: Multiple mentions position it as either following Goonies, following Beetlejuice, or as an alternative to Goonies
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Gremlins expected as second game in two-game sequence following Goonies (mentions 3, 9)vsConflicting: Gremlins presented as alternative/competing title to Goonies in same release window (mention 12)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Gremlins is an upcoming pinball game by Spooky PinballvsConflicting: Episode 14 describes Gremlins as a '1980s Christmas movie IP' and suggests it as a hypothetical Stern holiday game candidate
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 3, 2026

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  • statusExpected to release in early 2026mediumfrom 2025-12
  • statusPositioned as sequel or alternative release to Gooniesmediumfrom 2025-11
  • Jan 26, 2025
  • Upcoming Stern release teased on Evil Dead boxes; Kaneda speculates holiday timing makes it likely to release before Beetlejuice

    Kaneda Sunday Morning SpectacularJul 7, 2025
  • 1980s Christmas movie IP; hosts identify as best commercial pick for hypothetical Stern holiday game due to nostalgia and minimal licensing complexity

    Episode 107 - Holiday SpecialDec 15, 2025
  • 80s movie theme discussed as potential 2026 pinball candidate alongside Goonies

    Episode 262 - Welcome to 2026!Jan 4, 2026
  • Rumored next Spooky Pinball game (alternative to Goonies)

    We’re Hosting the TWIPYs! | News with Colin | KineticistDec 31, 2025
  • Spooky Pinball title coming out; subject of box office and licensing comparison with Goonies; alleged subject of Howie Mandel conversation

    PNP 665- Gremlins VS Goonies+ Pokemon ?'s+ AP Interview+ TWIPYS LIVE Vote!Jan 21, 2026
  • Mentioned as upcoming 80s/90s nostalgia theme; expected to be foundation game for collections

    Episode 1167: "Thanks For The Info, Jack!"Dec 8, 2025
  • Rumored Spooky Pinball title (second after Beetlejuice)

    Episode 1170: "World Exclusive New Game Coming Early 2026"Dec 17, 2025
  • Spooky Pinball announced for post-Beetlejuice release; possibile Gremlins 2 inclusion; expected high demand

    Kaneda's Sunday Morning Service!May 26, 2025
  • Spooky Pinball upcoming title; referenced as example of boutique that will have complete product delivery strategy from day one

    Episode 1171: "Dune's Last Ditch NIB FOMO Attempt"Dec 18, 2025
  • Upcoming Spooky Pinball title (second of next two-game sequence), confirmed release following Goonies

    Episode 1165: "The Dawn of The New Pinball Collection Has Begun"Nov 29, 2025
  • Spooky Pinball title; included in discussion of Spooky's strong recent releases

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Jan 17Jan 17, 2026
  • Upcoming Spooky Pinball game, nostalgia title

    Saturday Morning SpectacularJun 29, 2025
  • Spooky Pinball license; expected to sell out immediately similar to Beetlejuice

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Dec 27Dec 28, 2025
  • Rumored next Spooky release after Motorhead

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular November 1Nov 2, 2025
  • Upcoming Spooky Pinball release alongside Goonies; part of predicted three-year release cycle driving annual collector frenzy

    Episode 1166: "Pinball Things I'm Thankful For"Dec 3, 2025
  • Potential upcoming Spooky title speculated about by Kaneda

    Episode 1182: "Kaneda's Manic Monday Spectacular!"Feb 2, 2026
  • Existing: Gremlins is upcoming Spooky Pinball title (multiple mentions)vsConflicting: Mention 14 describes it as '1980s Christmas movie IP' and hypothetical Stern game candidate, not confirmed Spooky title
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 3, 2026