Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a horror-themed pinball game released by Spooky Pinball in December 2023 as a dual release paired with Looney Tunes, sharing identical mechanical layouts but featuring distinct artwork, code, and horror theming. The game represents Spooky's perfection of their dual-theme system before committing to never repeat the format. It has received mixed reception for its superior shooting mechanics compared to Evil Dead but faces market limitations due to its gory aesthetic and darker appeal, with secondary market prices declining from $8,500 (April 2025) to $6,800 (July 2025).
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The gate on the shooter lane serves as an auto-launcher for multiball situations
Grandpa mode features a blood-draining mechanic where available switches progressively decrease
Sally is the ultimate wizard mode in TCM
The captive ball shot requires hard forehand hits rather than backhand shots due to space constraints
Recent release; Chris road-tested it; found inferior to Evil Dead
Spooky Pinball horror-themed machine; took longer to gain market adoption than Halloween despite Bug's personal belief it's their best game. Intentionally intense audio design; still in production and selling.
One of two new Spooky Pinball Tandem Games releases being discussed, part of tandem pair with Looney Tunes.
Spooky Pinball game; discussed as underrated/sleeped on; Don recommends for those missing out on Beetlejuice
Recent release; Kaneda notes it is not hard to find; cited as product with excess inventory.
Spooky Pinball title in development with dedicated development team; long development cycle noted
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre gate placement negatively impacts ball flow
Texas Chainsaw Massacre prices will plummet following Evil Dead release due to superior execution.
Coil power can be adjusted individually (e.g., slings) and tested by firing each coil from the menu
All switches on Texas Chainsaw Massacre can be tested individually through the switch test menu
Light test menu includes individual, group, and color cycling modes for all light types (playfield, speaker, topper, apron)
Servo positioning can be adjusted for hook lock and door mechanisms through coin door buttons in the menu
Door magnet throw effectiveness is pitch-dependent and requires field calibration adjustment if game pitch is altered from factory setting
Texas Chainsaw Massacre is too niche for broad market appeal
Upper flippers on Texas Chainsaw Massacre failed during gameplay at TPF
Leatherface and Woods Chase modes are receiving code reworking and new features soon
Franklin mode will receive a new extra phase when victims are trapped in the house
Retail TCM units will include rubbers on outlane post tops, unlike the prototype shown
Jerry is the toughest sub-wizard mode in TCM
TCM is designed best in quiet, dark atmosphere similar to Halloween due to moody sound design
Multiple sub-wizard modes exist in TCM that Bug has not yet demonstrated on camera
TCM has sub-wizard modes for Jerry, Hitchhiker/Steve Kirk, Leatherface, Franklin, Pam, Dinner, and Barnyard
Pinball game referenced in market viability comparison
Spooky Pinball game; on order to Shane; shipment confirmation received
Spooky Pinball title; unexpectedly strong in European market, particularly France; still in production alongside Looney Tunes
Spooky Pinball ranked #3; marked turning point where layout design stopped hindering gameplay; good flow and rules; strong theme immersion
Pinball machine with 888-unit production run; Kaneda uses as comparison for ABBA's cultural relevance
Prior Spooky Pinball game for which filming was conducted; comparison point for production challenges and music licensing issues
Spooky Pinball title; featurette/sizzle reel filmed at Spooky's new building in October/November of prior year
Spooky Pinball title; described as having fewer issues than earlier Spooky releases; not yet shipped in high volume
Referenced as having better toy design (Leatherface reveal) than Looney Tunes; praised for 'beautifully ugly' design philosophy
Spooky Pinball game; praised for beautiful sculpts, clever dual-audience design (horror + family appeal), built to compete with Labyrinth
Spooky Pinball 3CM release now available on public location at IO arcade in Madison, Wisconsin
New Spooky Pinball tandem game; shares playfield with Looney Tunes but has different code and rules
Spooky horror-themed pinball game releasing with Looney Tunes; based on 1974 film; player controls the family/killer; features synced video and audio assets
Recent major release CE edition; one unit available at secondary market for $8.88k; discussed as having strong staying power vs. Looney Tunes
Spooky Pinball game; shares playfield layout with Looney Tunes. Kaneda expects Looney Tunes to outsell it due to family-friendly appeal vs dark theme
Eligible for People's Choice Awards as deposits were taken in 2023 despite not shipping
Subject of the only clear statement about a pinball game; speaker expresses it deserves more attention/love
New pinball machine announced by Spooky Pinball, features horror theme with mature artwork and chainsaw-tooth cabinet armor
Spooky Pinball title (abbreviated as TCM) with Collector's Edition variant
Spooky Pinball title released December 2023; shares playfield layout with Looney Tunes but features horror theme, artwork by Terry Wolfinger and Christopher Franchi, code by Ben Heck, full movie access, and voice work by Edwin Neal and Matt Scott Innes
Upcoming Spooky Pinball machine with horror film IP licensing
Spooky Pinball title with detailed menu system featured in this tutorial
Horror-themed pinball machine by Spooky; subject of gameplay video; in production with dual-release Looney Tunes
Horror-themed pinball by Spooky Pinball released in December 2023, dual-released with Looney Tunes on same playfield layout but different code
Pinball machine owned by community member; mentioned in context of shooting goals difficulty
Spooky Pinball machine sharing same layout as Looney Tunes; represents Spooky's design philosophy of offering layout-based choices
Spooky Pinball title; softer-than-expected sales; predicted weak secondary market value retention
Horror-themed pinball at Pintastic 24; George avoided due to dislike of horror games
Spooky Pinball title; praised for shooting and flow mechanics; criticized for narrow horror theme appeal; 888 units planned
Spooky Pinball release in March; described as potentially best-shooting Spooky machine; positive early reviews
Game shipping to customers this week; rapid turnaround from order to delivery
Mentioned as recently released title shipping to market
Spooky Pinball dual-theme game (888 units) paired with Looney Tunes; alternative to Evil Dead solo title based on market preference
Licensed pinball machine by Spooky Pinball based on the horror film franchise
Spooky Pinball widebody machine (2023) featuring horror theme with meat hook shots, meat grinder toy, slamming door mechanism, four ramps, four flippers, 14+ modes
Previous Spooky Pinball game (2023); shared dual-theme format with Looney Tunes; programmed by Jon Hey; served as proof-of-concept for Evil Dead design direction
Spooky Pinball 2024 dual-release with Looney Tunes; awarded best audio/demon integration; superior theme integration to Looney Tunes variant
Spooky Pinball game sharing identical playfield layout with Looney Tunes; reference point for mechanical comparison (meat grinder vs rocket)
Horror-themed pinball by Spooky Pinball; subject of official gameplay video; marked as Spooky's most coded game
Previous Spooky Pinball game featuring horror theme and unique layout; noted as Cary Hardy's favorite before Evil Dead
Spooky Pinball title in final production phase, being phased out in favor of Evil Dead; includes Standard and Bloodsucker editions on production line
Horror-themed pinball game announced by Spooky Pinball for December 8 release
Spooky Pinball licensed game; multiple units in production during tour; Don owns one
Spooky Pinball game; shown extensively during production tour; Don owns a copy; described as 'colorized' TCM tradition game
Horror-themed pinball game announced by Spooky Pinball for December 8, 2023 release
Spooky Pinball title; hosts played at Spooky booth; horror-themed with hidden flippers and unexpected shots
Spooky Pinball title; three machines present at Pinfest; one went down during event; newly released; multiple attendees interested
Spooky Pinball recent release; shares playfield with Looney Tunes; features Leatherface spinning mech and door mechanic; darker horror theme
Spooky Pinball title; complex rules, upper flipper failures during TPF play, not recommended by hosts
New Spooky Pinball release featuring 1974 film assets; designed by Ben Heck; 888-unit run at $8,300-$9,700
Spooky Pinball game; supply chain resolved with character sculpts arrived; shipping beginning next week
Previous Spooky Pinball release; Orby notes improved code and considers it their best code to date; Evil Dead potentially surpasses it
Spooky Pinball horror game; selected as poor/niche theme choice; argues horror is generally poor pinball theme category
Spooky Pinball new release; featured at Pinbrew; generated constant play; hosts transported between locations for operator variety
Rumored Spooky Pinball game theme mentioned as potential partner for dual-theme release
Horror film franchise; subject of community rumor about a potential upcoming Spooky Pinball machine; referenced via Leatherface Easter egg in Scooby-Doo stream
Horror film IP rumored for upcoming Spooky Pinball game (TCM)
Spooky Pinball alternative with reportedly superior software; separate software team from Looney Tunes; may have better chase ball handling
Spooky Pinball release sharing identical layout with Looney Tunes but distinct horror theming; limited by mature aesthetic to niche venues and passionate collectors
Spooky Pinball dual-theme release (with Looney Tunes); adult/horror variant; graphically intense with 'blood splatter' and chainsaw mechanics; same playfield layout as Looney Tunes
Spooky Pinball released December 2023; Franchi did assist work on playfield and video screen artwork; primary artist was non-pinball artist; Piggy D (Rob Zombie's bassist) did animations
Anticipated release (manufacturer unclear) hitting stride mid-2024; referenced as competing release within Jaws Premium timeline.
Horror-themed pinball by Spooky; released Dec 2023 alongside Looney Tunes; uses separate code team with different skill shot, mode, and mechanism implementations
New Spooky Pinball title; 888 units produced; first public location at IO Arcade Madison; described as heaviest flow game from Spooky; code still in development during early playtests
Spooky Pinball horror release; identical layout to Looney Tunes but different theme/code; described as grotesque/Halloween-house experience.
Spooky release at Texas; intense theme; plays well but may be too brutal for families with children
Shares identical playfield layout with Looney Tunes; mentioned for comparison
Spooky game; recent release; mentioned as strong competitor in premium pinball market
Spooky Pinball's second dual announcement; 888 unit production cap; player assumes role of murderer; meat grinder mechanic; deep red aesthetic; coded by Ben Heck
Spooky release; had known ball lane guide width issue in early production units; Don owns and appreciates the game despite minor manufacturing defects
Spooky game; dual-released with Looney Tunes; split votes at Twippies per Don's analysis; praised as 'grotesque in best manner possible'
Spooky Pinball game; also limited to 888 units like Evil Dead
Recent Spooky Pinball announcement (second week of December timeframe) with playfield reused for Looney Tunes variant
Spooky Pinball game; noted to have better ball paths and innovation than Evil Dead despite Evil Dead's superior artwork and theme integration
Spooky Pinball game; Bug identifies as personal favorite Spooky game; positioned next to Rob Zombie thematically
2023 Spooky Pinball release with dual-release sister title Looney Tunes; identical playfield layout, separate rule sets
Spooky Pinball title; shipping phase starting with character sculpt arrival
Spooky Pinball title; shipping imminent pending parts arrival
Spooky Pinball horror-themed release; traditional layout; separate design team; niche theme on consumer product; praised for mechanics and theme integration
Upcoming Spooky Pinball release with dual playfield variant
Spooky Pinball horror release; referenced as darker alternative to Evil Dead; contains explicit death imagery affecting location placement
Spooky Pinball release using single playfield design with art/insert variations; launched early January 2024
Spooky Pinball game in production and shipping. Shares playfield with Looney Tunes but features completely different programming, rules, and multi-ball qualifying modes
Horror-themed pinball used as comparison point for weirdness factor in Barbecue game discussion
Dual release: Zen version (Netflix/Legendary Pictures adaptation) and Spooky version (original film adaptation); released same day with zero coordination between studios; Zen version on Xbox demo
Spooky Pinball game released December 2023; shares mechanical layout with Looney Tunes; informed Evil Dead design experience
Spooky Pinball dual-release with Looney Tunes; horror-themed with flow-focused playfield design; separate code and art from Looney Tunes despite shared mechanical layout
Spooky title; down 8% month-over-month from $8,500 to $8,000
Spooky title down 4%, lows at $6,800
Spooky Pinball title; limited production; still available for purchase through Spooky website
Comparison point for center scoop and lock mechanisms; mentioned as having similar design elements
Spooky title; described as superior shooting game to Evil Dead but with gory/limited appeal due to color palette
Spooky dual-theme game paired with Looney Tunes; represents perfection of dual-theme system before company commits to never repeating format
Referenced as comparison point for similar loop placement challenges to Beetlejuice
Spooky Pinball game with identical layout to Looney Tunes but featuring horror theme, graphic content, and unique mechanical implementations
Spooky Pinball title currently in production (abbreviated as TCM)
Spooky title on production line; potential candidate for Dead Bar integration
Spooky Pinball game; Don notes steep ramps that occasionally caused ball creep; used as flow comparison point
Spooky Pinball; described as 'filthy' game with 'really good' and 'clever' code similar to Evil Dead
Spooky Pinball title; Greg's top-5 selection; described as 'unnerving' despite mixed gameplay assessment
Spooky title sharing gameplay layout with Looney Tunes; compared as thematic variant on same mechanical foundation
Spooky Pinball title; mentioned for player perspective (playing as the killers) design approach
Spooky Pinball release; limited production; still available for purchase through Spooky website; did not sell out immediately
Spooky Pinball title; featured in podcast sponsors; available for order.
Spooky Pinball title promoted in podcast sponsorship.
Spooky Pinball title with separate coders for flipper/reset issues; praised for Franchi artwork
2023 Spooky Pinball game (dual release with Looney Tunes); Ryan calls it a 'bum theme' with no personal interest
Spooky Pinball release. Characterized as serious/inappropriate horror vs Evil Dead's campy tone. Predicted to decline in value post-Evil Dead release due to inferior execution and theme fit.
Themed pinball game mentioned in context of darker game themes; described as 'pretty dope'
December 2023 release; eligible for 2024 Kudos awards