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IE Pinball plays early Spooky Scooby-Doo code, discovering modes and reporting early-stage bugs.
Apron locks aren't programmed yet in this code build
high confidence · IE Pinball directly observes during gameplay that locks are not functioning as expected
Spinner sound effects are missing from the initial code release
high confidence · IE Pinball notes 'there's no sound on this one either' when hitting spinners and confirms 'Sounds are missing. Yeah' in response to chat
Ball search has not been coded yet
medium confidence · IE Pinball asks 'Ball likes to get stuck Barnyard the drops. You don't think a ball search is coded yet?' and receives confirmation 'Again, still early'
The Scooby-Doo machine comes with a middle ramp gate as standard
high confidence · IE Pinball asks 'Does the game come with the gate lighting the coil stop?' and receives confirmation 'Yes, the game comes with a gate'
Scooby Snacks are a purchasable add-on item at $20
high confidence · Chat member mentions 'Did the machine dispense Scooby Snacks?' and streamer responds 'It came with Scooby Snacks? Yeah, 20 bucks'
Character modes will be added in future code updates
high confidence · On-screen text states 'Character modes will be coming with updates such as fine bubble glasses'
Stern AC/DC Premium Edition features expression lights while the Pro version does not support them
high confidence · IE Pinball states about AC/DC: 'The thing that disappoints me is the expression lights aren't available on the Stern AC/DC. The cabinet's not routed, and they're not going to support it'
The game is available at two Southern California locations: Graham West Hills and Van Nuys
high confidence · IE Pinball announces 'both locations have this game right now. And will for a while. It's not Super Steve'
Two bits out in one month and two more pinball releases coming soon (March 2025)
“This is early code in this game. We knew that going into this.”
IE Pinball @ ~8:00 — Sets expectations about the incomplete state of the code being streamed
“Sounds are missing. Yeah, Warlock, how are you doing?”
IE Pinball @ ~10:30 — Confirms known issue with missing sound on spinner shots in early build
“I always have my chat right here. I need something for these mobile streams for that.”
IE Pinball @ ~25:00 — Highlights production challenges with streaming from location venues
“I do like that they have Kate and McGregor voices.”
IE Pinball @ ~13:00 — Notes voice talent inclusion from the original Scooby-Doo series
“It's a little more flowy. Gotcha.”
IE Pinball / Chat member @ ~18:00 — Describes playfield flow characteristics of the game compared to other machines
“The lock is interesting. It's something that you can't really see on the stream. It's this big loop up there in the Mystery Machine.”
IE Pinball @ ~48:00 — Describes unique lock mechanism design in the Mystery Machine scoop
“You're tired of watching everyone stream Godzilla for a pin clash? Only another month left in qualifying.”
Chat member @ ~65:00 — References ongoing Pin Clash tournament with Godzilla as dominant machine
“The expression lights aren't available on the Stern AC/DC... The cabinet's not routed, and they're not going to support it.”
IE Pinball @ ~20:00 — Reveals Stern's deliberate tiering strategy limiting Pro edition features to drive Premium/LE sales
“I remember there was some really cool super multiplier rule for the main multiball.”
IE Pinball — References high-level rule concepts from official promotional materials
community_signal: Location operators actively managing community via real-time issue resolution; Van Nuys ball launch issue reported on stream and confirmed fixed within same broadcast.
high · Chat: 'Van Nuys is having issues on ball launch.' Response: 'Van Nuys has been fixed.'
competitive_signal: Multiple pinball streams occurring simultaneously (Jack Danger at Foo mentioned as drawing concurrent audience), fragmenting viewership across content creators.
medium · IE Pinball: 'I know everyone's probably watching Jack over at Foo right now, but we'll see.'
design_philosophy: Spooky Pinball incorporating voice talent from original 1960s Scooby-Doo animated series (Kate and John Carpenter actors mentioned), leveraging IP authenticity for theme immersion.
medium · IE Pinball: 'I do like that they have Kate and McGregor voices.' Voice clips heard throughout stream from original series.
market_signal: Pin Clash tournament heavily dominated by Godzilla pinball; one month remaining in qualifying with tournament fatigue evident in community chat.
medium · Chat member: 'You're tired of watching everyone stream Godzilla for a pin clash? Only another month left in qualifying.'
community_signal: Stream format indicates IE Pinball actively managing location-based content production with portable streaming setup, navigating audio/visual challenges of venue environments.
medium · IE Pinball: 'Trying a new mics for this. This is not my usual setup here... I always have my chat right here. I need something for these mobile streams'
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medium confidence · IE Pinball states 'Two bits out in one month and two more soon' in context of '2.9 million for that case' and '2024 is, J.P., it's going to be a great year for pinball. this is one heck of a march'
Ball gets stuck in drop targets behind Barnyard section due to incomplete code
high confidence · IE Pinball reports 'Ball likes to get stuck Barnyard the drops' and receives response 'You hit a shot to reset those drops. Should alleviate 99% of that job'
“Van Nuys has been fixed.”
Streamer/Staff @ ~72:00 — Confirms issues at Van Nuys location have been resolved after player reports
product_strategy: Scooby-Doo streamed in early code with multiple missing features (spinner sounds, ball search, apron locks not programmed, character modes coming in future updates). Code described as 'early' and incomplete.
high · IE Pinball: 'This is early code in this game. We knew that going into this.' Multiple confirmations of missing/incomplete features throughout stream.
product_strategy: Stern implementing tiered feature distribution on AC/DC: expression lights exclusive to Premium/LE editions, deliberately excluded from Pro cabinet routing to drive higher-tier sales.
high · IE Pinball: 'The expression lights aren't available on the Stern AC/DC... The cabinet's not routed, and they're not going to support it. Premium Edition.'
product_concern: Balls frequently stuck in playfield (particularly Barnyard drops area), requiring manual intervention. Drop targets need code fix to reset properly. Spinner switches need adjustment out of box.
high · IE Pinball reports: 'Ball likes to get stuck Barnyard the drops.' Response: 'You hit a shot to reset those drops. Should alleviate 99% of that job.' Also: 'the spinner was needed adjustment. The switch.'
product_strategy: Spooky confirming character-specific modes will be added in future code updates post-release, indicating phased feature rollout strategy.
high · On-screen text during gameplay: 'Character modes will be coming with updates such as fine bubble glasses'
technology_signal: Spooky Pinball implementing playfield-integrated scoop mechanism with hidden circular ball return path in Mystery Machine lock, unconventional design not previously standard in pinball.
medium · IE Pinball: 'The lock is interesting. It's something that you can't really see on the stream. It's this big loop up there in the Mystery Machine... it like hiding under the playfield so you never see it'