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Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle

gameactive30 mentionsFirst seen Apr 3, 2017Last seen Mar 9, 2026

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Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle is a pinball machine released by Spooky Pinball featuring the legendary rock artist Alice Cooper's music and theme. The game includes 10 Alice Cooper songs plus 6 instrumental tracks and was available in a limited run of 500 units, shipping in June 2018. It achieved record-breaking first-day sales and is noted as a well-produced title with smooth gameplay and minimal issues, serving as a positive production precedent in the pinball community.

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    Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle has been in production for 1.5 years with incomplete frenzy mode code

    Source: Ron (observation from gameplay)Episode 138 – Ball Lock in the Backbox

Recent Mentions (30)

  • Spooky Pinball game featuring Alice Cooper IP; recently played by Tommy

    Mistakes were made.Feb 28, 2020
  • Recent pinball game with strong world under glass theme integration; Alan uses it as cautionary example of packed playfield that compromises gameplay

    Episode 113 - Best Game Ever: WHITEWATERMar 9, 2026
  • Spooky Pinball release; 150 units mentioned as spoken for; praised for teasing strategy and production quality; manual PDF available at scottdenise.com

    Episode 56 - A Long Distance RelationshipJun 12, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball's upcoming release; currently on manufacturing line; praised for artwork and castle visual element

    Episode 2 - Around the pinball industryJul 2, 2018
  • Spooky Pinball title in production ramp-up, prioritized over TNA to meet 18-month deadline, horror-themed

    Episode 12 - The Holy GrailSep 3, 2018
  • Spooky Pinball game; 500 units produced; revealed at TPF 2018; all units pre-sold; still shipping 12+ months later

    Episode 41 - Companies Sabotaging Their Own Releases?

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  • Existing: Spooky Pinball title (established in mentions 0 and 3)vsConflicting: New Stern game revealed at TPF in mention 1
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 3, 2026

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Mar 5, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball game made possible through personal relationship between Charlie Don and Alice Cooper; example of licensing through personal connections

    Episode 55 - Let's Do it LIVE!Jun 5, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball game; received criticism about mode design and ending mechanics

    Episode 53 - Banana In The TailpipeMay 21, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball release; had suboptimal rollout/announcement timing; manufacturer committing to improved processes

    Episode 58 - Wonka Is On The WayJun 25, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball title; new interactive topper released featuring moving brain in jar and moving gauges; $299 topper price

    Ep 76 - Goodbye Ramps, Hello Single Level?Oct 29, 2019
  • Chicago Gaming Company game; nearly sold out (~500 units made); in production for 1.5 years with incomplete code (frenzy modes not finalized, repeated voice lines)

    Episode 138 – Ball Lock in the BackboxDec 23, 2019
  • Spooky 2018 release; praised for aesthetics and castle playfield; playing early code version

    Episode - 16 2018 review. 2019 renew.Dec 30, 2018
  • Classic limited edition game used as comparison point; Kaneda notes 500 unit runs were not as rare as perceived

    Episode 755: "$20,000 For This?"Jan 3, 2023
  • Upcoming pinball machine by Spooky Pinball featuring Alice Cooper theme

    Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle TPF TeaserJan 22, 2018
  • Spooky Pinball production title featuring complex servo-driven mechanical toys

    Alice Cooper Nightmare Castle motor adjustmentsApr 3, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball game mentioned as example of machine receiving code updates

    Updating your Spooky Pinbal Game Code / Proc SystemNov 21, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball's third announced title; themed around Alice Cooper and Nightmare Castle aesthetic; music licensing controversy (no classic Alice Cooper hits included); source of significant community debate about theme selection

    Straight Down The Middle: a pinball show Episode 10: This Month In Pinside (Texas Pinball Festival)Apr 3, 2017
  • Previous Spooky pinball title; comparison point for tight shots and similar layout philosophy; criticized for shot difficulty

    Episode 182 - Where Are You?Dec 12, 2022
  • Spooky Pinball game; lot 1012, $6,700 ($8,518.72 with fees)

    MUSEUM OF PINBALL COLLECTION AUCTIONED OFFSep 27, 2021
  • Spooky Pinball game; potential for small additional run of 30 units mentioned

    Spooky Pinball Update, Production, Code, Easter Eggs & More! Courtesy of Don’s Pinball PodcastAug 25, 2023
  • Recent Spooky Pinball release shipped to Franchi; now in his living room as wife approved game

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show S01 - E07Apr 7, 2020
  • Spooky Pinball game; acquired by Fresh Pinball during Beetlejuice event in partially disassembled state; completes their Spooky collection

    Say My Name 3X and It's Showtime!Nov 19, 2025
  • Spooky Pinball game featured in Peck's Danny Teachers tutorial series

    Danni Peck - IFPA Womens World Champion - Episode 26May 3, 2024
  • Spooky Pinball game; 500-unit limited run; Justin's heavily-modded #250/500 serves as memorial to late father; praised for upper playfield design; helped Justin recover from depression and re-enter competitive scene

    Episode 190 – Royal EditionJul 20, 2022
  • Upcoming Spooky Pinball title; limited to 500 units; next priority after Total Nuclear Annihilation production pause.

    Pinball Industry News: August 2018 Re-capSep 2, 2018
  • Spooky Pinball game featuring Alice Cooper, praised for animations and complexity, code development led by Bowen and Scott Denise

    Episode 195. MEGA episodeMay 5, 2019
  • Spooky title with smooth production and minimal issues; hosts reference as positive production precedent for Rick and Morty expectations

    Ep 24: Happy Holidays!Dec 18, 2019
  • Spooky Pinball game referenced for automatic ball save mechanic comparison

    Electric Bat Cast Presents :: Pinpals Episode 2 Stern Pinball Star Wars Fall of the EmpireSep 13, 2025
  • New Stern game revealed at TPF; features butter cabinet premium art option; price unknown

    Episode 35 – Hanging at TPF with Mr. CooperMar 19, 2018
  • Spooky Pinball title; 500 units limited; 10 Alice Cooper songs + 6 instrumental tracks; ships June 2018; record-breaking first-day sales

    Episode 36a – Last minute Maiden Rumours + USA part 2Mar 27, 2018