SPECIAL - 'The Goonies' Pinball First Impressions

PodcastNov 13, 2026

Flip N Out Pinball Podcast

37 min

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Summary

Hands-on impressions of Spooky's The Goonies: 85-unit SLE, talking topper, strong shooting, and Franchi art.

Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone of Flip n Out Pinball Podcast share hands-on first impressions of Spooky Pinball's The Goonies, released Friday the 13th of November 2026, covering the Collector's and 85-unit Super LE editions, the One-Eyed Willy topper, toys and code features, the Christopher Franchi art package, and shooting feel. They describe it as Spooky's best-shooting game to date and a standard-feeling body despite being widebody.

Highlights

The Goonies from Spooky Pinball was released on Friday the 13th of November 2026, and the game had already launched when the episode was recorded.
The Super LE of The Goonies is limited to 85 units, and it is the first Spooky SLE variant offered alongside a Collector's Edition.
Spooky is encouraging SLE owners and dealers to let the market set SLE pricing, so no price was determined at release.
The Goonies is Spooky's best-shooting game to date, better than Evil Dead, Scooby-Doo, and TCM/Looney Tunes.
Despite being a widebody, The Goonies plays like a standard-body game because of its layout and close shots.
Luke Peters is developing into a formidable designer as well as an engineer, based on this layout.
The Goonies art package was completed by Christopher Franchi, whose color composition here is more subdued than in Guardians of the Galaxy or Monsters.
Mechanical toys and code features, including the bone organ and One-Eyed Willy, are used throughout the game rather than as one-trick features.
The Goonies had a long period as a Whitewood prototype before its release, and was among the most anticipated pinball machines of recent times.

From the creator

One of the most anticipated pinball machines in recent memory has finally arrived! @SpookyPinball has officially unleashed The Goonies, and Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone are sharing their firsthand impressions after spending time playing the game at Spooky Pinball headquarters in Benton, Wisconsin. Rather than simply running through a list of features, we're taking a closer look at what makes this game special, how it actually plays, and whether Spooky has managed to capture the magic of one of the most beloved adventure films of the 1980s. From the incredible One-Eyed Willy sculpt and interactive bone organ to the pirate ship upper playfield, Christopher Franchi's artwork, and a surprisingly fast and satisfying widebody layout, there's plenty to discuss! We also share some behind-the-scenes stories from filming the official reveal content, discuss the extremely limited Standard and Super Limited Editions, and reflect on why The Goonies remains such an iconic film more than 40 years later. Is this Spooky Pinball's best-shooting game yet? Has the ultimate dream theme finally lived up to the hype? Join us for an honest, enthusiastic conversation about a game we've been waiting years to experience! Leave us a Custom Callout (VOICE MESSAGE LINE): flipnoutpinballpodcast@gmail.com Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at: ken@flipnoutpinball.com greg@flipnoutpinball.com Thanks for listening, and don't forget to take some time out of your day and play some pinball!