How to Get Spooky Pinball's Nearly Sold-Out Beetlejuice Pinball Machine; JJP Ghostbusters?; Medieval Madness Mirrored Backglasses
By knapparcade
Late in the day yesterday, Spooky Pinball shared its first official teaser trailer and announced the reveal date for its upcoming Beetlejuice pinball machine. I covered the news here: Spooky Drops Beetlejuice Pinball Teaser Trailer & Full Reveal Date. After reading my article, a number of people commented lamenting that they weren't on a distributor's waiting list for the game and that they wouldn't be able to get one. Never fear, you still have a few remaining chances to get a Beetlejuice pin even if you haven't been on the wait list for one for a year. First up, despite rumors to the contrary, Spooky Pinball is going to sell a number of games directly to the public on launch day. They don't seem to be selling as many games directly to the public as they have for past releases, but they will still have some. In addition to selling machines through its website, for the first time ever, Spookyis going to have an old-school Midnight release for the game, like stores used to do for games, books albums and collectables back in the day. People who are interested in attending the event, which is limited to the first 20 people, can find out all the info here: Beetlejuice Midnight Launch Event Announcement - Don's Pinball Podcast Another way to get a game at this point would be to buy one of the "Show Games" that Spooky is going to bring to various pinball conventions for the public to play throughout 2026. Spooky plans to build 40 to 60 games beyond the numbered 999 Beetlejuice games to use at shows. I believe that people who are interested in getting on the list to purchase a show game can e-mail Spooky directly at squirrel@spookypinball.com. Last but not least, Spooky Pinball's oldest and largest distributor PinballSTAR Amusements is being given the largest allocation of Beetlejuice machines. I spoke with Joe from PinballSTAR earlier today and he said that people who want a Beetlejuice should e-mail him at sales@pinballstar.com .
I shared the following pinball rumor on the Knapp Arcade Facebook page on Saturday night. If you use FB and aren't following my page there, what are you waiting for? lol. I share lots of cool game pictures and other pinball stuff there daily. Knapp Arcade Facebook Page Link Who you gonna’ call? JJP? I’m all ready to go to a costume party tonight. I’m just waiting for my lovely wife to finish getting ready. As you can see, I’m a Ghostbuster this year. Given my costume, I had to share the latest rumor that is going around the Pinball World. So here it is…Jersey Jack Pinball now has the rights to Ghostbusters! I’ve been hearing this rumor for a week or so. When I first heard it, I said to myself “No way that’s true.” But now Don’s Pinball Podcast beat me to the punch, talking about it recently so it’s definitely out there. Kudos Don. Is it true? I have absolutely no idea. I obviously didn’t think so when I first heard it, but sitting here in a Ghostbusters suit I had to at least mention it, right 😂. What would you rather see? A Vault of Stern Pinball’s original Ghostbusters or a brand new Ghostbusters pin from Jersey Jack? Happy Halloween everyone 🎃
Planetary Pinball, the rightsholder for Bally / Williams IP, is doing another production run of its beautiful real mirrored backglass for Williams 1997 classic pinball machine Medieval Madness and of course the newer Chicago Gaming Company Remakes. The first batch is sue to be ready in a couple of weeks with additional batches to follow. Anyone who is interested can get on the waitlist on the Planetary website: https://www.planetarypinball.com/pinball-medieval-madness-mirrored-backglass
Last up, I came across a cool YouTube video about Colorado's awesome 1Up Arcade locations. What happens when a lifelong gamer and a seasoned operator team up to bring back the magic of arcades? Welcome to The 1up — a Colorado-born arcade bar where nostalgia meets innovation. In this spotlight, founder Jourdan Adler and operator Jon “Exidy” Jamshid share how The 1up grew from a small basement concept into a multi-location destination that unites players of all ages — blending the social buzz of a bar with the timeless joy of the arcade. Through candid interviews and behind-the-scenes moments, they reveal how The 1up continues to evolve to meet changing audiences — from die-hard retro fans to a new generation discovering arcades for the first time. From maintaining vintage cabinets to introducing modern hits like Mario Kart and Jurassic Park, The 1up’s success lies in its ability to adapt, innovate, and never lose sight of fun. Featuring excerpts and extended footage from the feature documentary For Your Amusement, this spotlight celebrates the creativity, resilience, and community that keep the coin-op industry alive.